Ariana Grande Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Ariana Grande’s net worth?

With a net worth of $240 million, Ariana Grande is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. In recent years, she has emerged as one of the highest-paid and most famous celebrities globally. As of now, Ariana boasts over 380 million Instagram followers alone, alongside approximately 34 million on TikTok, 80 million on Twitter (now inactive), and 52 million YouTube subscribers. Annually, her earnings typically range from $20-30 million. From June 2019 to June 2020, she amassed an astounding $70 million through various endeavors.

Ariana Grande has earned a total of 33 Guinness World Records. Among these, she holds the record for the most songs debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the most Spotify followers for a female artist, and the fastest female artist to achieve a hat-trick of UK No. 1 singles.

Her journey in the entertainment industry began with acting, notably as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s “Victorious,” as well as its spinoff “Sam & Cat.” These roles not only showcased her comedic skills but also opened doors for her musical career.

Her foray into music was marked by the release of her debut album, “Yours Truly,” in 2013. The success of this album, particularly the hit single “The Way,” quickly positioned her as a prominent figure in pop music. Her distinctive and powerful voice, often likened to Mariah Carey’s, distinguished her from other artists of her era.

Subsequent albums, such as “My Everything” (2014), “Dangerous Woman” (2016), “Sweetener” (2018), and “Thank U, Next” (2019) have solidified her reputation as a pop icon. These albums have generated numerous chart-topping hits including “Bang Bang,” “No Tears Left to Cry,” “7 Rings,” and “Thank U, Next.” Her mix of pop, R&B, and trap styles, paired with deeply personal and relatable lyrics, has struck a chord with a wide audience.

Beyond music, Grande is also known for her philanthropic efforts and advocacy for issues such as mental health awareness, LGBTQ rights, and gender equality. Her strong social media presence has further amplified her fame, making her one of the most followed personalities on platforms like Instagram.

Ariana Grande’s contributions to the music industry have been acknowledged through numerous accolades, including Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and American Music Awards. Her concert tours are distinguished by their elaborate productions and her exceptional live vocal performances.

Early Life

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

In 2008, she was selected for a role in the Broadway musical 13. This opportunity led her to leave high school and switch to homeschooling so she could participate in the production. She subsequently landed the role of Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s sitcom Victorious in 2009, which concluded with its final episode airing on February 2, 2013. Additionally, she made guest appearances on iCarly and lent her voice to Princess Diaspro in Winx Club.

Success

Ariana’s debut full-length album, initially titled Daydreamin’, was renamed Yours Truly and launched on August 30, 2013. Featuring collaborations with artists like Big Sean and Mac Miller, the album briefly reached #1 on the US Billboard top 200 chart. It reportedly sold between 100,000 and 120,000 copies in its first week and attained the #1 position on iTunes in over 30 countries almost instantly.

Her second studio album, My Everything, was released just a year later in August 2014. It debuted1. Debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200, the album sold 169,000 copies in its first week. Together with her first two albums, Grande sold over two million albums globally. Her third solo album, Dangerous Woman, was released in May 2016.

Moreover, Grande has embarked on extensive worldwide tours. Her Dangerous Woman tour raked in $71 million, gross earnings rather than profits, yet this still positioned it as one of the highest-grossing tours globally in 2017, according to Billboard.

In 2019, she achieved the remarkable feat of having two #1 albums—Sweetener and Thank U, Next—within a span of just six months. Furthermore, in April 2019, Grande made history as the youngest and only the fourth female artist to headline the prestigious Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

As of 2023, Grande has released six studio albums, with her most recent being “Positions,” which was launched in 2020.

Earnings

Grande’s average annual earnings are estimated to be between $20–30 million across her various projects. Between June 2018 and June 2019 alone, she earned $50 million, grossing $1 million for each stop on her 34-stop Sweetener World Tour.

Additionally, for her performances at California’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2019, Grande received $8 million for both days.

Endorsements

In 2016, Grande introduced a limited edition handbag in collaboration with Coach, launched a line of lip shades with MAC Cosmetics donating all proceeds to the MAC AIDS Fund, and launched a fashion line with Lipsy London. She also worked with Brookstone and artist Wenqing Yan to create cat ear headphones.

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

Furthermore, Grande has appeared in commercials for renowned brands such as Macy’s, T-Mobile, and Apple, in addition to promoting her own fragrances.

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Ariana licensed her name, image, and likeness exclusively to Morphe Cosmetics and its parent company, Forma Brands, in December 2020. The product line launched soon after at Ulta Beauty. In May 2022, it received the “Best New Brand” award at the Allure Best of Beauty Awards. In January 2023, Ariana revealed that she had acquired the brand’s physical assets for $15 million from Forma Brands following the company’s bankruptcy filing early that month.

Fragrances

Ariana Grande has introduced multiple fragrances through Luxe Brands. So far, her fragrance line has amassed over $1 billion in gross revenue, primarily due to the popularity of three scents: Moonlight, Sweet Like Candy, and Ari by Ariana Grande.

Typically, celebrities receive an upfront fee for their fragrance production followed by a 5% royalty on gross sales. This could translate to $50 million in royalties from $1 billion in gross sales. Depending on specific milestones or surpassing a certain level of annual sales, Ariana’s gross royalty percentage might be as high as 10%.

Personal Life

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

She was in a relationship with actor Graham Phillips from 2008 to 2011. In 2012, Grande collaborated with the late rapper Mac Miller on “The Way,” eventually dating from 2016 until their split in May 2018. Shortly after ending her relationship with Miller, she began dating actor and comedian Pete Davidson, with the couple announcing their engagement in June 2018 but ultimately calling it off and ending the relationship by October 2018.

In December 2020, Ariana announced her engagement to real estate agent Dalton Gomez. They tied the knot in a private ceremony at her Montecito home in May 2021. Her wedding dress photos became some of the most-liked posts on Instagram, with more than

25 million likes.

Raised in the Roman Catholic faith, Grande has since distanced herself from Catholicism, citing her disagreement with the church’s stance on homosexuality. From the age of 12, she has embraced the teachings of Kabbalah.

Regarding her health, Grande has revealed that she is hypoglycemic. Moreover, in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017, she spoke out about experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety. In 2018, she took to social media to share that she nearly withdrew from performing in the television special A Very Wicked Halloween because of anxiety.

In November 2019, Grande expressed her support for Senator Bernie Sanders’s second presidential campaign. Additionally, she has embraced a vegan lifestyle since 2013 and, as of the time of writing, is the owner of five dogs, many of which she has rescued.

Philanthropy

At the age of ten in 2003, Grande co-founded a youth singing group in South Florida called Kids Who Care, which performed at various fundraising events. (In 2007 alone, the group raised over $500,000 for different charities.) In 2009, she participated in Broadway in South Africa, where she taught music and dance to children in Gugulethu.

That same year, she was featured in Seventeen‘s public campaign titled “Delete Digital Drama,” aimed at combating online bullying, alongside actresses Bridgit Mendler and Kat Graham. After viewing the documentary Blackfish, she began advocating against SeaWorld, encouraging her fans to stop supporting the theme park chain.

In 2015, she collaborated with Miley Cyrus during the Happy Hippie Foundation’s “Backyard Sessions” to raise money for homeless and LGBT youth. Additionally, Grande headlined the Dance On the Pier event celebrating New York City’s LGBT Pride Week.

In 2016, she partnered with Madonna to fundraise for orphaned children in Malawi and recorded the song “Better Days” with Victoria Monét to support the Black Lives Matter movement.

Grande also organized the One Love Manchester concert and subsequently released a live album from the event to assist victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, reportedly raising around $23 million.

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

Real Estate

In just one month during the middle of 2020, Ariana invested $20 million in various real estate acquisitions.

For many years, Grande’s main residence was a 6,000-square-foot home in Beverly Hills. This gated property features expansive views of the Hollywood Hills, along with an impressive outdoor seating area that includes a pool and hot tub. It’s worth noting that she does not own this house; instead, she has been renting it for an undisclosed amount for multiple years.

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

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In June 2020, Ariana purchased a residence in Montecito, California, from Ellen DeGeneres for $6.75 million. This property was sold by Ariana in September 2022 for $9.1 million.

When she’s on the East Coast, Grande resides in a 4,000-square-foot apartment within the Zaha Hadid Building, valued at around $16 million. Sources indicate that it remains uncertain whether she rents or owns the expansive four-bedroom Manhattan home, which was originally meant to be shared with her ex-fiancé Pete Davidson.

Ariana acquired another house in Los Angeles in March 2021, paying just under $9 million for it. She later sold this property to fellow musician Bad Bunny in January 2024 for $8.9 million.