The 2014 album My Everything produced number-one singles like Problem, Break Free, and Bang Bang, featured collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Jessie J, and The Weeknd, and significantly boosted her chart credibility.

Ariana Grande first rose to fame on Nickelodeon with Victorious and Sam & Cat, then pivoted to music, releasing Yours Truly in 2013 and My Everything in 2014 that cemented her pop stardom and earned her first Grammy nomination.

Her career has been shaped by controversy and scrutiny, including a 2015 doughnut shop incident and later debates over cultural representation during the 7 Rings era.

Her personal life has included a high-profile relationship with Mac Miller, his death in 2018, and engagements with Pete Davidson in 2018 and Dalton Gomez (married 2020, divorced 2024).

In 2027, Grande announced a planned step back from public appearances after finishing her current tour, signaling a temporary withdrawal from major public-facing work and cancelling a West End debut.

Grande apologized in July 2015 for the doughnut shop incident, clarifying the remarks were tied to health views rather than Americans generally.

In late 2018–2019, the public discourse touched on her appearance and styling, with discussions of “blackfishing” linked to the 7 Rings period.

Mac Miller and Grande dated from 2016 to 2018, and his death that September drew tributes and underscored their collaborative era.

Returning to acting with Wicked (2024) as Glinda, Grande earned an Oscar nomination in 2025 for Best Supporting Actress, while press obligations and on-set moments drew intense media attention.

A notable incident occurred when a fan rushed her at the Singapore premiere of Wicked, prompting intervention and continuing scrutiny during promotional appearances.

The Sam & Cat cancellation in 2014 reflected growing music commitments and reported behind-the-scenes tensions, with later remarks from Jennette McCurdy about the Nickelodeon environment.

Across these years, Grande’s career blends rising musical success, high-profile relationships, personal traumas, and relentless media attention, cementing her status as a major contemporary star.