Ariana Grande is unquestionably one of the most exceptional vocalists of our era. Although primarily recognised for her successful music career, this versatile pop sensation also has a diverse array of capabilities outside her musical abilities. Grande debuted on Broadway aged 13 and portrayed the character Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s Victorious at 15. Despite shifting her concentration to her music career, she has pleasantly impressed viewers with sporadic acting roles. Today, we will examine the top films and TV episodes featuring Ariana Grande.
Grande’s dedicated fans, referred to as Arinators, appreciate her diverse range of work in films as evidence of her flexibility. The Nickelodeon star has just begun to enhance her acting profession once more. She was chosen to play Glinda in the upcoming Wicked series, and her relationship with co-star Ethan Slater off-screen has sparked controversy and generated significant discussion. Grande faced severe criticism and was labelled a ‘homewrecker’ due to speculation connecting her to Ethan’s separation from his pregnant wife, Lily Jay. However, Grande is unfazed by popular opinion, as demonstrated by her fearless demeanour in the latest song from her upcoming album Eternal Sunshine, where she confidently sang.
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The series also included Victoria Justice as Tori Vega, Elizabeth Gillies as Jade West, and Avan Jogia as Beck, who is in a relationship with singer-songwriter Halsey. Victorious served as a platform for Grande to showcase her talents in acting and singing, setting the foundation for her future success in both the music and entertainment industries. Playing a redhead on the programme necessitated her to dye her hair weekly, causing considerable damage. Consequently, she opted to wear it in a ponytail, which later became her characteristic style.
Who can overlook the remarkable crossovers in Disney and Nickelodeon shows? In 2011, viewers saw an amazing crossover episode including characters from both iCarly and Victorious. The episode, named “iParty with Victorious,” featured the collaboration of the casts of iCarly and Victorious, including Miranda Cosgrove, Jennette McCurdy, Jerry Trainor, and Nathan Kress from iCarly, joining forces with the ensemble from Victorious. Carly Shay, Sam Puckett, and Freddie Benson had an exciting experience when they met Tori Vega, Andre Harris, and Cat Valentine in the same fictional world. The crossover episode united fans of both series in enthusiasm and expectation.
Ariana Grande had a brief appearance in Winx Club as Princess Diaspro in two episodes: Listen to Your Heart (Season 4, Episode 19) and Diaspro’s Deception (Season 3, Episode 19).
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In the 2013 Nickelodeon movie Swindle, Grande portrays Amanda Benson, a well-liked and dynamic girl known for her ability to accomplish tasks well. Ariana appears in the film with a talented ensemble of other Nickelodeon actors like Noah Crawford, Chris O’Neal, Jennette McCurdy, and Noah Munck.
Noah Crawford plays Gryphon, who recruits Amanda and a small group to get his friend’s valuable baseball card from a questionable collector. Amanda’s zeal and inventiveness are essential to the group’s endeavours to correct injustices and reclaim their rightful possessions.
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The cast members’ remarks and interviews demonstrate Grande’s authentic passion for drag. She had appeared on the show before as a guest judge in Season 7 in 2015. Ariana’s presence brought excitement and celebrity status to the event, and her perspectives as a guest judge were positively received by both contestants and viewers.
The next entry on Ariana Grande’s filmography is somewhat surprising. Grande had a notable guest appearance on Keeping Up With The Kardashians in Season 16, episode 6 titled “Fire Escape.” Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner family, is featured in Ariana Grande’s music video for Thank U, Next. The music video included superstars including Troye Sivan, Jennifer Coolidge, Elizabeth Gillies, and more. In a KUWTK episode, Ariana revealed that the pink lipstick she wore in the music video was from Kylie Jenner’s cosmetics brand, Kylie Cosmetics.
Ariana Grande became a Coach-Judge on season 21 of the popular singing reality TV show The Voice US. Grande, a young pop musician at the height of her career, infused the event with a new perspective and vibrant energy, drawing in a younger audience and creating enthusiasm. Her extensive social media following led to heightened online engagement and audience for the show. Her proficiency in both technical and vocal skills allowed her to offer valuable vocal coaching, aiding her team members in showcasing their talents and enhancing their techniques.
Ariana Grande will portray the iconic character Glinda in the upcoming live-action film adaption of Wicked. Cynthia Erivo has been cast as Elphaba. The film will feature Grande, Erivo, Jonathan Gillies, Michelle Yeoh, and Ethan Slater. The adaptation will be released in two installments, the first on November 27, 2024, and the second in November 2025.
