Ariana Grande Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Ariana Grande’s net worth?

Ariana Grande, an American singer, songwriter, and actress, boasts a net worth of $240 million. In recent years, she has emerged as one of the most popular and highest-paid celebrities globally. Currently, Ariana has over 380 million Instagram followers. Additionally, she enjoys approximately 34 million TikTok followers, 80 million Twitter followers (the account is now inactive), and 52 million YouTube subscribers. On average, she earns between $20 million and $30 million in a year, with an impressive $70 million earned from various ventures between June 2019 and June 2020.

Holding 33 Guinness World Records, Ariana Grande’s achievements include the most songs debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, female artist with the most Spotify followers, and the fastest hat-trick of UK No. 1 singles by a female artist.

Her entertainment journey began with acting, particularly known for her role as Cat Valentine in Nickelodeon’s series “Victorious” and its spinoff “Sam & Cat.” These roles not only highlighted her comedic skills but also paved the way for her musical endeavors.

The music industry welcomed Grande with her debut album, “Yours Truly,” released in 2013. The album gained fame through its hit single “The Way,” quickly positioning her as a prominent figure in pop music. Her powerful, unique voice, often likened to Mariah Carey’s, distinguished her from peers.

Grande’s subsequent albums—“My Everything” (2014), “Dangerous Woman” (2016), “Sweetener” (2018), and “Thank U, Next” (2019)—further solidified her status as a pop sensation. These releases led to numerous chart-topping singles, including “Bang Bang,” “No Tears Left to Cry,” “7 Rings,” and “Thank U, Next.” Her fusion of pop, R&B, and trap elements, alongside personal and relatable lyrics, has struck a chord with a wide audience.

Apart from her music career, Grande dedicates time to philanthropic activities and advocates for mental health awareness, LGBTQ rights, and gender equality. Her social media presence has also amplified her celebrity status, making her one of the most followed personalities on platforms like Instagram.

Grande’s influence in the music industry has earned her a multitude of accolades, such as Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and American Music Awards. Her tours are famous for their elaborate setups and her strong live vocal performances.

Early Life

Born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida, Grande began her journey into voice and acting during her elementary school years. In Florida, she participated in the Little Palm Theatre for Young People and later performed with the Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theater.

In 2008, she landed a role in the successful Broadway musical 13. Consequently, she left high school to pursue homeschooling to accommodate her performance schedule. In 2009, she was cast as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s sitcom Victorious, which concluded its run on February 2, 2013. Furthermore, she made guest appearances on iCarly and lent her voice to Princess Diaspro in the Winx Club.

Success

Her debut full-length album Yours Truly—initially titled Daydreamin’—was launched on August 30, 2013. Featuring collaborations with artists Big Sean and Mac Miller, the album briefly ascended to the No. 1 position on the US Billboard top 200 chart. It reportedly sold between 100,000 and 120,000 copies in its opening week, landing at No. 1 on iTunes in over 30 countries almost instantly.

One year later, in August 2014, she released her second studio album, My Everything, debuting …

1. The Billboard 200 saw Grande’s album reach the #1 spot, with 169,000 copies sold in its debut week. Collectively, over two million albums were sold globally between her first two releases. Grande’s third solo album, Dangerous Woman, made its debut in May 2016.

Grande has embarked on extensive global tours. Her Dangerous Woman tour grossed $71 million, according to Billboard. (This figure represents gross earnings, not profits, yet it was still significant enough to be listed among the highest-grossing tours worldwide in 2017.)

In 2019, she released two #1 albums—Sweetener and Thank U, Next—within a mere six-month timeframe. In April 2019, Grande also made history by becoming the youngest and only the fourth female performer to headline the prestigious Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

As of 2023, she had unveiled six studio albums, including her most recent, “Positions,” which launched in 2020.

Earnings

Grande’s annual earnings typically range from $20 to $30 million through her various ventures. From June 2018 to June 2019, her earnings reached $50 million. During her 34-stop Sweetener World Tour, she earned gross revenues of approximately $1 million for each concert stop.

She received $8 million for her performances over two days at California’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2019.

Endorsements

In 2016, Grande launched a limited edition handbag line with Coach and introduced a collection of lip shades with MAC Cosmetics, donating all profits to the MAC AIDS Fund. She also created a fashion line with Lipsy London and collaborated with Brookstone and artist Wenqing Yan on cat ear headphones.

In 2017, she became a brand ambassador for Reebok, and in 2019, collaborated with Starbucks for the introduction of the Cloud Macchiato beverage. That summer, luxury fashion house Givenchy named Grande the face of its Fall-Winter campaign.

Moreover, Grande has been featured in commercials for brands such as Macy’s, T-Mobile, and Apple, in addition to promoting her own fragrance lines.

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Ariana licensed her name, image, and likeness exclusively to Morphe Cosmetics and its parent, Forma Brands in December 2020. The product line made its debut shortly after at Ulta Beauty. In May 2022, it was awarded “Best New Brand” at the Allure Best of Beauty Awards. In January 2023, it was disclosed that Ariana acquired the brand’s physical assets for $15 million after Forma Brands declared bankruptcy earlier that month.

Fragrances

Ariana Grande has introduced various fragrances in partnership with Luxe Brands. To date, her fragrance lines have amassed over $1 billion in gross revenue, primarily due to three successful scents: Moonlight, Sweet Like Candy, and Ari by Ariana Grande.

Typically, celebrities receive an upfront fee for launching a fragrance, followed by a 5% royalty on gross sales. A 5% royalty from $1 billion in sales amounts to $50 million. It is feasible that Ariana’s gross royalty percentage could reach 10% contingent upon achieving certain milestones or surpassing a specific level of annual sales.

Personal Life

Joan Grande, the CEO of Hose-McCann Communications, and Edward Butera, who owns a graphic design firm, are Grande’s parents, and they are separated. She has an older half-brother named Frankie Grande, who works as an entertainer and producer.

From 2008 to 2011, Grande was in a relationship with actor Graham Phillips. In 2012, she collaborated with the late rapper Mac Miller on “The Way,” and they began dating from 2016 until their split in May 2018. Following her breakup with Miller, she began a relationship with actor and comedian Pete Davidson; they announced their engagement in June 2018, but ultimately ended their relationship and called off the engagement in October of the same year.

Ariana confirmed her engagement to luxury real estate agent Dalton Gomez in December 2020. The couple exchanged vows in a private ceremony at her Montecito home in May 2021. Photos from her wedding dress were among the most-liked posts on Instagram, garnering more than

25 million likes.

Raised in a Roman Catholic environment, Grande has since distanced herself from Catholicism, citing her disagreement with the church’s views on homosexuality. At 12, she began exploring the teachings of Kabbalah.

Regarding Grande’s health, she has mentioned being hypoglycemic. Following the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017, she revealed her struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety. In 2018, she took to social media to express that anxiety nearly caused her to withdraw from her performance at the television special A Very Wicked Halloween.

In November 2019, Grande backed Senator Bernie Sanders’s second presidential campaign. Since 2013, she has maintained a vegan lifestyle and, as of the latest update, is the proud owner of five dogs, many of whom are rescues.

Philanthropy

When Grande was just ten, she co-founded Kids Who Care, a youth singing group in South Florida that performed at fundraising events. In 2007 alone, the organization raised over $500,000 for various charities. By 2009, she was involved with Broadway in South Africa, teaching music and dance to children in Gugulethu.

In 2013, she joined actresses Bridgit Mendler and Kat Graham for Seventeen’s “Delete Digital Drama” campaign aimed at combatting online bullying. That year, after viewing the documentary Blackfish, she voiced her opposition to SeaWorld, encouraging fans to stop supporting the amusement park.

In 2015, alongside Miley Cyrus, Grande performed at the Happy Hippie Foundation’s “Backyard Sessions” to raise funds for homeless and LGBT youths. She also headlined the Dance On the Pier event during New York City’s LGBT Pride Week.

In 2016, Grande collaborated with Madonna to raise funds for orphaned children in Malawi and recorded “Better Days” with Victoria Monét in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

She organized the One Love Manchester concert and subsequently released a live album from the event, raising an estimated $23 million for victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing.

Moreover, Grande also participated in A Concert for Charlottesville to support victims of the August 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia; took part in March for Our Lives advocating for gun control in 2018; and contributed the earnings from the first show of her Sweetener World Tour to Planned Parenthood.

Real Estate

In just one month during mid-2020, Ariana made real estate purchases totaling $20 million.

For several years, her main residence has been a 6,000-square-foot home in Beverly Hills, featuring expansive views of the Hollywood Hills and a remarkable outdoor space that includes a pool and hot tub. It’s noteworthy that she does not own this property but has been renting it at an undisclosed rate.

In June 2020, Ariana bought a house in the Hollywood Hills for $13.7 million, which she sold for $14 million in October 2021. Here’s a video

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In June 2020, Ariana acquired a residence in Montecito, California, previously owned by Ellen DeGeneres, for $6.75 million. By September 2022, Ariana sold this house for $9.1 million.

While residing on the East Coast, Grande occupies a 4,000-square-foot apartment within the Zaha Hadid Building, with a reported value of $16 million. Sources indicate uncertainty over whether she rents or owns this expansive four-bedroom Manhattan dwelling, which was initially meant to be shared with her former fiancé, Pete Davidson.

Ariana purchased another home in Los Angeles in March 2021 for just under $9 million. This property was sold to fellow musician Bad Bunny in January 2024 for $8.9 million.