Ariana Grande videography

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Ariana in an interview for Wicked, 2024.

The American singer-songwriter and actress Ariana Grande has appeared in various visual media. She has starred in 61 music videos and acted in a numerous of fictional films and television shows. She began her career at age 15 by appearing in the Broadway musical 13 (2008), and rose to fame as Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious (2010–2013) and its spin-off series Sam & Cat (2013–2014). In 2013, Grande launched her music career and released her debut studio album, Yours Truly (2013) and released music videos for the singles "The Way", "Baby I", and "Right There". From 2014 to 2015 music videos for "Problem", "Break Free", "Bang Bang", "Love Me Harder" and "One Last Time" were released — singles from her second studio album My Everything (2014).

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Grande's third studio album Dangerous Woman (2016) spawned videos for the eponymous lead single and "Into You", "Side to Side", and "Everyday". The fourth studio album Sweetener (2018) was preceded by the singles "No Tears Left to Cry", "God Is a Woman", whose music videos were directed by Dave Meyers and "Breathin". Her album Thank U, Next produced the music video of the same name and the 2019 music videos for "7 Rings" and "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored"—all which were directed by Hannah Lux Davis. At the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, Grande received twelve nominations and won three awards including the MTV Video Music Award for Artist of the Year. At the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, she received nine nominations, winning four awards including three for "Rain on Me" with Lady Gaga. Grande released three music videos for her sixth studio album Positions (2020) — "Positions", "34+35" and "34+35 (Remix)". Grande's seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine (2024), was supported by four music videos — "Yes, And?", "We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)", "The Boy Is Mine and "Supernatural" — all for which she enlisted Christian Breslauer to direct.

Grande has increasingly incorporated cinematic elements into her music videos, often drawing inspiration from classic films. She frequently pays homage to films through recreations of scenes, character portrayals, and overall aesthetic choices. The "Thank U, Next" music video is a direct homage to several teen rom-coms, including Mean Girls , Legally Blonde , 13 Going on 30 , and Bring It On . Grande recreated iconic scenes, outfits, and even got cameos from some of the original movie stars. The movies' "burn book", is used in the video, to fill positive affirmations about her exes and includes references to iconic teen movies. [1] Grande's album "Eternal Sunshine" is heavily inspired by the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind . In the "We Can't Be Friends" video, Grande is playing a character named Peaches, a nod to the film's lead, Clementine, and featuring a memory-erasure clinic. The short film Brighter Days Ahead , which continued the narrative, featured detailed references to the film's plot and characters, and incorporated elements from the movie, including a memory-recovery machine reminiscent of Cerebro from X-Men . Inspired by the Austin Powers movies (specifically the Fembots), with having the bra missile in "Break Free", referencing upgrading the bra pistols to a more powerful weapon, while Grande and her dancers embodying their robotic aesthetic in "34+35". In addition, Grande has mentioned other movies as influences on her work, including Metropolis , Barbarella , Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Star Trek , Sixteen Candles and Batman Returns . [2] [3] Grande is also known for her visually striking music videos, that often delve into personal experiences and emotions, creating a connection with her audience. [4] She uses "easter eggs" in her music videos, filled with nods to her personal life, past relationships, and cinematic inspirations, which her fans actively seek out and discuss, searching for hidden clues and references, often discussing them on social media. Grande's use of easter eggs helped her to build intricate narratives and provide deeper meaning for her fans. [5] [6]

Grande has over forty videos surpass at least 100 million views, while seven of her music videos — have over a billion views on YouTube. On November 30, 2018, Grande released the music video for her single "Thank U, Next". Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the video broke the record for most-watched music video in YouTube within 24 hours, officially achieving 55.4 million views on the platform in its first day. [7] It also became the fastest Vevo video to reach 100 million views on YouTube doing so in just 3 days and 10 hours. Her YouTube channel is currently one of ths most viewed music channels on the platform, having attracted nearly 30 billion views. With over 56.3 million subscribers, she remains the third most subscribed female artist, and held the record for female musician with the most subscribers, for six years. [8] [9] Grande has won 13 MTV Video Music Awards for her music videos so far, receiving Artist of the Year in 2019 and Video of the Year in 2025, respectively. She is the fifth most nominated artist of all time—with 57 nominations overall—including five for Video of the Year and a record five for Artist of the Year.

Grande's subsequent television work included, a recurring role in the first season of the Fox series Scream Queens (2015), playing Penny Pingleton in NBC's live musical television special, Hairspray Live! (2016) and making a guest appearance in the Showtime series Kidding (2020). Grande has hosted and performed at Saturday Night Live twice in 2016 and 2024, showcasing her comedic and hosting talents. She served as a coach on The Voice in 2021 and has been a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race in 2015 and 2023. [10] [11] Grande was the focus of documentary films/specials; Dangerous Woman Diaries, a 4-part YouTube Originals docuseries that offered behind-the-scenes access during her Dangerous Woman Tour (2018) and the creation of her Sweetener album and Excuse Me, I Love You (2020), a Netflix concert film documenting her Sweetener World Tour.

She appeared in Adam McKay's film Don't Look Up (2021), alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Meryl Streep. With streams of more than 152 million hours in a week, it broke the record for the biggest viewership week in Netflix history, at the time. [10] [11] Grande starred as Galinda Upland in Wicked (2024), the first of two film adaptations of the stage musical. A critical and commercial success, it was listed amongst the best musical and fantasy films of the 21st century by various media, [12] [13] grossed US$756 million worldwide, and became the highest-grossing musical adaptation film of all time. [14] Her performance drew widespread acclaim, [15] and earned her nominations for the Golden Globe Award, Critics' Choice Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, BAFTA Award, and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. [16] The second part of the film adaptation, Wicked: For Good , is scheduled for November 21. She starred as the protagonist Peaches in the short film Brighter Days Ahead , which she directed and wrote with Christian Breslauer. This 26-minute film, accompanying the deluxe version of her album Eternal Sunshine, stars an elderly Grande revisiting her memories, inspired by the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. It explores themes of love, loss, and memory, featuring both real-life home videos and fictionalized scenes from her album's narrative. The short film also marked her directorial debut. [17] Grande's upcoming film projects include Focker In-Law (2026) and an animated film adaptation of Dr. Seuss's 1990 book Oh, the Places You'll Go! , slated for release in March 2028.

Music videos

Key
 •Denotes music videos directed by Ariana Grande
Victoria Monet features in the music videos for "7 Rings", "Monopoly", "Thank U, Next" and "Positions" Victoria Monet WHTA 2023.png
Victoria Monét features in the music videos for "7 Rings", "Monopoly", "Thank U, Next" and "Positions"
Rapper Big Sean appears on the songs and videos for "Right There" and "Problem". Big Sean 2015.jpg
Rapper Big Sean appears on the songs and videos for "Right There" and "Problem".
The late Mac Miller appeared with Grande on both songs and videos for "The Way" and "My Favorite Part". Mac Miller (7) - splash! Festival 20 (2017).jpg
The late Mac Miller appeared with Grande on both songs and videos for "The Way" and "My Favorite Part".
Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj features on the music videos of "Bang Bang", "Side to Side" and "The Light Is Coming" Nicki Minaj at the MTV EMAs 2018.jpg
Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj features on the music videos of "Bang Bang", "Side to Side" and "The Light Is Coming"

As lead artist

List of music videos as lead artist
TitleYearOther artist(s)Director(s)DescriptionRef.
"Put Your Hearts Up"2011None Meiert Avis
Jeremy Alter		In the video, Grande walks through the streets of a city sending love to lonely people while dancing and singing. [18]
"The Way"2013 Mac Miller Jones CrowThe video features her and Mac Miller in a studio-like setting, with projections of each other behind them. The video, shows them singing to each other and dancing in a space filled with balloons. [19]
"Almost Is Never Enough" Nathan Sykes Nev TodorovicIn the video, the two singers are in a studio setting, interspersed with footage from the movie The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones , showing them singing, hugging, and playfully interacting with each other. [20]
"Baby I"NoneRyan PallottaInspired by early 90s music videos, it features Grande in a variety of colorful outfits, showcasing choreographed dance moves, and singing in front of graffitied walls. It also includes a house party scene with giant Crayola crayons and scenes of Grande dancing in the streets. [21]
"Right There" Big Sean Nev TodorovicA modern-day interpretation of Romeo and Juliet, set at a costume party in a mansion, Grande, dressed as Juliet, meets Patrick Schwarzenegger (Romeo) at the party and they navigate the event, eventually finding each other, and sharing a romantic moment. The video includes elements of the classic story, such as a masquerade ball and a late-night swim in a pool. Big Sean also appears as a priest. [22]
"Problem"2014 Iggy Azalea The Young AstronautsThe video features Grande in a series of 60s-inspired outfits, including a sequined minidress with go-go boots, and a white sweater with high socks, often performing choreography with backup dancers against spiral backdrops. Iggy Azalea appears in the video, notably with a hairstyle reminiscent of Barbarella. The video also includes cameos from Big Sean, who whispers the hook "I got one less problem without you". [23]
"Break Free" Zedd Chris Marrs PilieroA science fiction-themed visual narrative, it depicts Grande as a character who rebels against an evil alien regime and frees prisoners from their captivity on a fictional planet. The video culminates with Grande and the freed prisoners escaping in a spaceship. [24]
"Bang Bang" Jessie J
Nicki Minaj 		Hannah Lux Davis The video features the three artists in separate, personalized rooms, showcasing their individual styles. The video then culminates in a rooftop party where they perform together with backup dancers and fireworks. [25]
"Love Me Harder" The Weeknd The video opens with dramatic lightning in a sky boiling over with orange clouds. Throughout the music video, Ariana and the Weeknd withstand earth, wind and water, symbolizing what one would do for love. [26]
"Santa Tell Me"None Alfredo Flores
Jones Crow		The video features Grande with her friends dancing, laughing and giving gifts around her house along with a two-minute outtake section at the end. [27]
"One Last Time"2015 Max Landis The video depicts a fictional apocalypse where Earth is about to collide with a comet, "Eurydice". The video follows Grande and her boyfriend as they navigate a chaotic, urban environment, filled with panicked crowds and fiery destruction, searching for a place to spend their final moments together. It's shot in a found-footage style, similar to films like Cloverfield , with a first-person perspective, adding to the sense of immediacy and panic. The video also features a mini-reunion with her Victorious co-star, Matt Bennett. [28]
"E Più Ti Penso" Andrea Bocelli Gaetano MorbioliFilmed in Italy, the music video features both artists in a cinematic setting, with scenes alternating between images of Grande and Bocelli. [29]
"Focus"NoneHannah Lux DavisA blend of futuristic and throwback aesthetics, with Grande in a pastel-toned world, often dancing with backup dancers in coordinated outfits, the video incorporates elements of Big Band futurism and geometric patterns. A key visual element is the prominent use of pink and purple, which are also the colors of Samsung's branding, suggesting product placement. [30]
"Dangerous Woman" [a] 2016The Young AstronautsThe video features Grande in lingerie, sensually posing and interacting with the camera against a backdrop of blue and pink lights. It focuses on Grande's sensuality and transitions between shots of her in a lacy black bustier and garter set with occasional static-like visual distortions. It's a visual representation of the song's themes of empowerment, sensuality, and transformation, with Grande showcasing a more mature and liberated persona. The lingerie and poses contribute to the "dangerous woman" persona, suggesting a confident and alluring woman unafraid to express her sexuality. It's a departure from Grande's previous, more innocent image, signifying her growth and evolution as an artist. The video notably features Grande with her hair down, a change from her signature high ponytail. [31]
"Let Me Love You" Lil Wayne Grant Singer In the video, Grande lounges around on her bed and couch in her black leather bustier, shorts and high heels asking a new man if she can love him. Lil Wayne makes a cameo appearance to deliver his rap verse. [32]
"Into You"NoneHannah Lux DavisGrande and her love interest (played by Don Benjamin) dance, drink and fool around in and around a motel before it's revealed that he's also her bodyguard and their antics are actually a secret affair that she's hiding from her boyfriend. [33]
"Side to Side"Nicki MinajThe video opens with Grande leading a spin class on stationary bicycles, showcasing synchronized choreography with backup dancers. It then transitions to gym and locker room scenes, with Grande and dancers using boxing equipment. Grande and Minaj also appear in a sauna surrounded by male models. The video incorporates product placement from Guess. [34]
"Everyday"2017 Future Chris Marrs PilieroThe video showcases a variety of couples of different ages, races, and sexual orientations kissing and becoming intimate in public spaces like streets, a laundromat, and on a bus. Grande performs the song while these intimate moments unfold, and Future raps his verse surrounded by office workers. [35]
"Beauty and the Beast" John Legend Dave Meyers Grande and Legend perform the song in an opulent ballroom, reminiscent of the iconic dance scene from the film. Grande wears a red dress that served as a nod to the magical rose that cursed the young prince; she was surrounded by dancers that made up the flower's petals. [36]
"No Tears Left to Cry"2018NoneThe video features a dreamlike, disorienting cityscape where she moves fluidly through a world turned upside down. It uses visual effects to create a sense of disorientation, with Grande walking on walls and ceilings, and a revolving hallway. The video explores themes of disorientation, disillusionment, and the ambiguity of finding one's footing in a chaotic world. It's a symbolic representation of her overcoming grief and finding strength after the Manchester attack, with a subtle tribute to the city in the form of a worker bee at the video's end. [37]
"The Light Is Coming"Nicki MinajPrimarily set in a dark, misty forest, creating a visually striking contrast with the glowing orbs of light, Grande is seen running through the woods, seemingly trying to chase away the darkness with the light emanating from the orbs. Minaj appears briefly to perform her rap verse. [38]
"God Is a Woman"NoneA visual exploration of female empowerment and sexuality, the video features Grande as a powerful, god-like figure, reimagining classic artworks like Michelangelo's Creation of Creation of Adam and Greek mythology (referencing figures like Gaia, Cerberus, and the she-wolf who raised Romulus and Remus), and astronomy, all while celebrating the power of female sexuality and creation. It also includes a cameo from Madonna's voice, reciting a gender-flipped version of a speech from Pulp Fiction . [39]
"Breathin"Hannah Lux DavisIn the video, she is wandering through a busy train station and later swinging through a cloudy sky, visually representing her struggles with anxiety. [40]
"Thank U, Next"The video is a nostalgic homage to four iconic early 2000s movies: Mean Girls , Legally Blonde, 13 Going on 30 , and Bring It On . It features Grande embodying characters from each film, including Regina George, Elle Woods, Jenna Rink, and a cheerleader, alongside celebrity cameos and recreations of memorable scenes. The video serves as a reflection on her past relationships, highlighting how they contributed to her personal growth. [41]
"7 Rings"2019The video features a pink-themed aesthetic with scenes of the singer partying with friends, showering champagne on a tower of glasses, and showcasing her signature long ponytail. [42]
"Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored"The video opens with Grande in a nightclub, noticing a man (played by Charles Melton) who is with a woman who strongly resembles Grande. Grande is seen at a house party, seemingly trying to seduce Melton while also engaging with his girlfriend. who strongly resembles Grande herself. The video then shows Grande trying to win his affection, often interacting with his girlfriend, while also seemingly flirting with her. The video culminates with Grande and the look-alike girlfriend in a pool, suggesting a possible self-love theme. [43]
"Monopoly" Victoria Monét Alfredo Flores
Ricky Álvarez		A playful, home-video-style clip featuring the two artists dancing on a rooftop. The video includes playful emojis and celebrates their success and close working relationship. [44]
"In My Head"NoneBardia ZeinaliSet in a bright, white, confined space, which can be interpreted as representing Grande's own mind, the video features Grande alone in a stark white room, embodying the song's theme of an idealized version of a person existing only in her mind. The video's minimalist style is a deliberate choice, contrasting with the more elaborate visuals of some of her other videos. It draws inspiration from late 90s and early 2000s music videos, particularly those that trapped artists in stark, futuristic white boxes. Visually it represents the song's theme of falling for an idealized version of someone, a version that only exists in her head. [45]
"Boyfriend" Social House Hannah Lux DavisThe music video depicts a dysfunctional relationship where both individuals are jealous and fantasize about violence against each other's flirtatious encounters. The video portrays their on-again, off-again relationship, with scenes of them seeking counseling, being jealous at a party, and engaging in passionate intimacy. The video ends with their counselor giving up on them, leaving them to their destructive behavior. [46]
"Don't Call Me Angel" Miley Cyrus
Lana Del Rey 		The music video features the trio in a rebellious, empowered portrayal of the Charlie's Angels theme, showcasing each artist in distinct settings: Grande in a mansion, Cyrus in a boxing ring, and Del Rey in a high-tech control room, all while wearing black angel costumes and wings. The video emphasizes female strength and challenges traditional notions of femininity, with the artists rejecting the "angel" label and asserting their independence and power. [47]
"Stuck with U"2020 Justin Bieber Scooter Braun
Rory Kramer
Alfredo Flores		The music video features a compilation of fan-submitted videos alongside footage of the artists and their significant others during the COVID-19 pandemic. The video showcases couples, families, and friends spending time together while self-isolating, reflecting the song's theme of finding connection during a time of distance. [48]
"Rain on Me" Lady Gaga Robert Rodriguez The video starts with Gaga lying on the ground, with a dagger stuck in her thigh, which she later pulls out. Gaga appears in a pink outfit and platform boots, leading a troupe of dancers also dressed in pink, while Grande wears a purple outfit and a shiny black metallic miniskirt with butterfly wings, with her respective group of dancers also in purple. They are all dancing inside a giant arena during a rainstorm, with daggers falling from the sky. At one point in the clip, Gaga sports Grande's trademark high pony hairstyle, with Grande having her hair down. The video also features some dramatic close-ups of Gaga with rain pouring down her face behind a pane of glass and a scene where the two singers are holding hands, each with lengthy Sailor Moon hair floating in the wind behind them. The video ends with a shot of the two singers hugging each other. [49]
"Positions"NoneDave MeyersThe video depicts Grande as the President of the United States, showcasing her in various settings like the kitchen, bedroom, and boardroom. [50]
"34+35" Director X The video starts with Grande in a lab, wearing a lab coat. She can be seen scribbling notes and maneuvering machinery. Grande also studies a robot version of herself and struggles to make the robot come to life. [51]
"34+35 Remix"2021 Doja Cat
Megan Thee Stallion 		Stefan KohliThe video showcases a luxurious sleepover with the three artists lounging in lingerie, drinking champagne, ordering room service, and goofing around with a camcorder. [52]
"Yes, And?"2024None Christian Breslauer A visual response to criticism and a celebration of personal growth, inspired by Paula Abdul's "Cold Hearted", the video depicts Grande performing for a group of initially critical onlookers, who are eventually won over by her confidence and choreography. It uses symbolism like crumbling statues and a shift to warmer colors to represent Grande's journey from vulnerability to empowerment. [53]
"We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)"The music video is a visual narrative inspired by the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind . The video depicts Grande undergoing a memory erasure procedure to forget an ex-boyfriend, played by Evan Peters, as she revisits and then erases moments from their relationship. The video concludes with Grande and Peters, now with different partners, passing each other in the street, highlighting the idea of moving on and finding happiness with new beginnings. [54]
"The Boy Is Mine"Inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer's portrayal in Batman Returns , it features Grande as a Catwoman-esque character. She creates a love potion for Penn Badgley's character, the mayor, who has released stray cats to combat a rat infestation. The video also includes cameos from Brandy and Monica, who originally sang the hit song "The Boy Is Mine". [55]
"Supernatural"  •2025Christian Breslauer
Ariana Grande		The video, a part of Ariana Grande's short film Brighter Days Ahead , depicts a scene of a fiery, post-accident setting where Grande's character is seemingly abducted by a spaceship. The imagery of floating upwards into a beam of light is reminiscent of the album cover for Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead where Grande is also depicted floating. [56]
"Twilight Zone"  •Also, a part of Grande's Brighter Days Ahead short film, the video begins with an elderly Ariana Grande watching a video of her younger self waking up in a ruined home with imagery of a burnt teddy bear and other toys, suggesting a traumatic event. The video then transitions to the younger Grande navigating a flooded, dilapidated house, with the scene's ethereal blue tones and reflections blurring the lines between memory, dream, and reality. The video also connects to her "Supernatural" video, showing her leaving the house and being beamed up by a UFO. [57]
List of music videos as featured artist
TitleYearOther artist(s)Director(s)Ref.
"L.A. Boyz"2012 Victorious cast
Victoria Justice 		Unknown [58]
"Popular Song"2013 Mika Chris Marrs Piliero [59]
"Boys Like You"2015 Who Is Fancy
Meghan Trainor 		Unknown [60]
"This Is Not a Feminist Song"2016 Saturday Night Live cast Matt Villines
Osmany Rodríguez		 [61]
"My Favorite Part"Mac Miller_p [62]
"Faith" Stevie Wonder Alan Bibby [63]
"Bed"2018Nicki Minaj Hype Williams [64]
"Dance to This" Troye Sivan Bardia Zeinali [65]
"Rule the World"2019 2 Chainz Sebastian Sdaigui [66]
"Oh Santa!"2020 Mariah Carey
Jennifer Hudson 		Hamish Hamilton
Roman Coppola 		[67]
"It Was a... (Masked Christmas)"2021 Jimmy Fallon
Megan Thee Stallion 		Dan Opsal [68]

Guest appearances

List of music videos as guest performer
TitleYearArtist(s)Director(s)Ref.
"Make It Shine"2010Victoria JusticeUnknown [69]
"Freak the Freak Out"Marcus Wagner [70]
"Beggin' on Your Knees"2011 [71]
"Leave It All to Shine" iCarly and Victorious casts featuring Miranda Cosgrove
Victoria Justice		Unknown [72]
"Unfriend You" Greyson Chance Marc Klasfeld [73]
"All I Want Is Everything"Victoria JusticeLex Halaby [74]
"Make It in America"2012 Anna Mastro [75]
"Here's 2 Us"Unknown [76]
"You Don't Know Me" Elizabeth Gillies [77]
"Earth"2019 Lil Dicky Nigel Tierney
Federico Heller
Tony Yacenda		 [78]

Filmography

Film

Key
†Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
YearTitleRole(s)NotesRef.
2011 Snowflake, the White Gorilla SnowflakeVoice; English dub [79] [80] [81]
2015 Jem and the Holograms HerselfDeleted scenes [82]
2016 Zoolander 2 Latex BDSMCameo [83]
Underdogs LauraVoice; English dub [84]
2019 Men In Black: International HerselfCameo [85]
2020 Ariana Grande: Excuse Me, I Love You Also executive producer [86]
2021 Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry Documentary [87]
Don't Look Up Riley Bina [88]
2024 Wicked Galinda "Glinda" Upland Credited as Ariana Grande-Butera [89]
2025 Brighter Days Ahead PeachesShort film; also co-writer, co-director and executive producer [90]
Wicked: For Good †Galinda "Glinda" UplandPost-production [89]
2026 Focker In-Law †TBAFilming [91]
2028 Oh, the Places You'll Go! †TBAPre-production [92]

Television

YearTitleRole(s)NotesRef.
2009The Battery's DownBat Mitzvah RifferEpisode: "Bad Bad News"
2010–2013 Victorious Cat Valentine Main role
2011 iCarly Episode: "iParty with Victorious"
2011–2013 Winx Club Princess Diaspro (voice)Recurring role; 13 episodes
2011 BrainSurge Herself (Contestant)Episode 225
2012 Figure It Out Season 5; 2 episodes
2013 Swindle Amanda BensonTelevision movie
2013–2014 Sam & Cat Cat ValentineLead role
2014 Family Guy Italian daughter (voice)Episode: "Mom's the Word" [79]
2014–2024 Saturday Night Live Herself (host/musical guest)4 episodes
2015, 2023 RuPaul's Drag Race Herself (guest judge)2 episodes [93]
2015 Scream Queens Sonya HerfmannRecurring role; 4 episodes [94] [95]
2016 Hairspray Live! Penny PingletonTelevision special [96]
2017 One Love Manchester Herself (performer)Concert special [97]
Carpool Karaoke: The Series HerselfEpisode: "Seth MacFarlane & Ariana Grande"
2018 Ariana Grande at the BBC Herself (performer)Concert special [98] [99]
A Very Wicked Halloween HerselfTelevision special
2019 Keeping Up with the Kardashians HerselfEpisode: "Fire Escape"
2020 Kidding Piccola GrandeEpisode: "Episode 3101" [100] [101]
The Disney Family Singalong HerselfTelevision special
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special [102]
2021 The Voice Herself (coach) Season 21 [103]
2023 RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked HerselfEpisode: "Untucked – One Night Only, Pt. 2" [104]
2024Simone Biles RisingCameo (uncredited) [105]
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked Wicked's NBC Behind-the-scenes special [106]
2025 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Herself (guest judge)Episode: "Wicked Good"

Web

TitleYearRole(s)NotesRef.
Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman Diaries 2018Herself YouTube Docuseries [107]
Carpool Karaoke [108]
Justin Bieber: Seasons 2020Episode: "Leaving the Spotlight" [109]
Hot Ones 2024Episode: "Ariana Grande Hits a High Note While Eating Spicy Wings" [110]
Actors on Actors Episode: "Ariana Grande & Paul Mescal" [111]

Podcasts

TitleYearRole(s)NotesRef.
Backstage Pass with Eric Vetro2021GuestEpisode: "Ariana Grande" [112]
Las Culturistas 2024Episode: "I’ve... Been Through" [113]
PodcrushedEpisodes 71 & 72 [114]
Shut Up Evan!Episode: Ariana Grande [115]
Sentimental Men PodcastEpisode: "It's Wicked! It Has to Be Earned!" (with Ariana Grande) [116]
SmartLess 2025Episode: "Ariana Grande" [117]
WTF with Marc Maron Episode 1616 [118]

Stage

TitleYearRole(s)VenueRef.
Annie 2001AnnieLittle Palm Family Theatre
13 2008Charlotte Norma Terris Theatre
2008–2009 Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
A Snow White Christmas 2012 Snow White Pasadena Playhouse [119]

Notes

  1. ↑ Grande initially planned to release two versions of the music video, with "Visual 1" (the one released) focusing on sensuality and "Visual 2" being more cinematic. However, "Visual 2" was ultimately scrapped due to time constraints.

References

  1. ↑ "All The Easter Eggs And References In Ariana Grande's 'Thank U, Next' Music Video Explained - YouTube". Rolling Stone .
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  3. ↑ Chandramouli, Bhargav (June 7, 2024). "All 30 Films Featured In Ariana Grande's Discography". Feature First. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Ariana Grande Gives Intimate Look Behind the Scenes of 'Brighter Days Ahead' Short Film". Rolling Stone .
  5. ↑ "Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine' dropped at midnight. Here are the Easter eggs fans have noticed so far". Yahoo .
  6. ↑ "What Ariana Grande Wrote About Pete Davidson, Big Sean, and Ricky Alvarez in Her 'Thank U, Next' Burn Book". Elle .
  7. ↑ "Ariana Grande's 'Thank U, Next' Video Breaks YouTube Record for Most Views in 24 Hours". Billboard .
  8. ↑ "Most subscribers for a musician on YouTube (female)". Guinness World Records. May 13, 2020. Archived from the original on November 25, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  9. ↑ Guinness World Records [@GWR] (September 20, 2019). "Ariana Grande appears in Guinness World Records 2020 for: being the most followed woman on Instagram and YouTube, occupying all the Billboard Hot 100s Top 3 simultaneously, biggest debut on YouTube with "thank u, next", biggest week of streams on Spotify with "7 rings" and more!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. 1 2 Holland, Georgie (June 14, 2025). "Ariana Grande: All of the TV shows and movies you've seen her in". Rayo. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  11. 1 2 Denis, Kyle; Lynch, Joe (November 25, 2024). "Every Ariana Grande Acting Role, Ranked". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  12. ↑ Burr, Ty; Kumar, Naveen (February 27, 2025). "The 25 best movie musicals of the 21st century". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Readers Choose Their Top Movies of the 21st Century". The New York Times. July 2, 2025. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  14. ↑ Grein, Paul (May 12, 2025). "'Wicked' Is Now the Top-Grossing Film Adaptation of a Broadway Musical: Full List". Deadline. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  15. ↑ Fell, Nicole (March 28, 2025). "Ariana Grande Revisits Love and Loss in Magical Short Film 'Brighter Days Ahead'". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  16. ↑ Awards and nominations for Wicked:
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