TEN FACTS

ARIANA GRANDE

Her name is Ariana Grande-Butera. Born in Boca Raton, Florida, on June 26, 1993, she is 30.

She is half Sicilian and half Abruzzese, which are both parts of Italy.

Before Ariana was born, her parents moved from New York to Florida.

Her parents picked her name because Princess Oriana from Felix the Cat made them think of a good name.

Her mom's name is Joan Grande-Butera, and she has always had a big impact on Ariana's work.

Joan is the owner of a business that makes contact tools for the Navy and Marines.

Edward Butera is Ariana's dad. He was born on September 20, 1958. He started IBI Designs Inc. and is a Graphic Designer.

When Ariana was 8 or 9, her parents split up.

Frankie, Ariana's bigger half-brother, is ten years older than she is.

Frank James Michael Grande Marchione is his full name. And he acts in and puts on musical theatre shows.