Ariana Grande’s 2024 has been one for the history books. The pop superstar has captured fans’ hearts not only with her powerful vocals but also with her incredible talent on the big screen. Earlier this year, she released her seventh album, Eternal Sunshine, featuring chart-topping hits like “Yes, And?” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love).” However, her remarkable 2024 extended far beyond the music industry.
Last week, Wicked: Part I hit theaters in the United States and has already proven to be a massive success. With a budget of $150 million, the film has grossed $163 million worldwide in less than a month. Ariana, who plays the beloved character Glinda, has received widespread acclaim for her performance, making her a strong contender for the Oscars. Additionally, the 31-year-old singer lent her voice to the film’s soundtrack, which debuted at No. 1 on US iTunes.
As Ariana Grande wraps up a year marked by achievements both in music and film, we’ve compiled a list of all her TV and film appearances, showcasing her multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry.
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TV Appearances
1. “Victorious” (2010–2013)
• Role: Cat Valentine
• Ariana’s breakout role was on Nickelodeon’s hit series Victorious, where she played the bubbly, sweet, and slightly ditzy Cat Valentine. The show followed a group of students at a performing arts high school.
2. “Sam & Cat” (2013–2014)
• Role: Cat Valentine
• Ariana reprised her role as Cat in this spinoff series, which paired her character with Jennette McCurdy’s Sam Puckett from iCarly. The show explored their quirky friendship as roommates and babysitters.
3. “Scream Queens” (2015)
• Role: Chanel #2
• Ariana had a brief but memorable role in the first season of Ryan Murphy’s horror-comedy series. Her character, Chanel #2, was part of the Kappa sorority and became one of the early victims in the show.
4. “The Voice” (2021)
• Role: Coach
• Ariana joined as a coach for season 21 of the singing competition, bringing her expertise and humor to mentor aspiring singers.
5. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (Various)
• Role: Guest Judge
Film Appearances
1. “Swindle” (2013)
• Role: Amanda Benson
• Ariana starred in this Nickelodeon TV movie about a group of teens attempting to recover a valuable baseball card.
2. “Zoolander 2” (2016)
• Role: Herself
• Ariana made a cameo appearance in the comedy sequel.
3. “Don’t Look Up” (2021)
• Role: Riley Bina
• Ariana played a pop star in Adam McKay’s satirical comedy about an impending global catastrophe. Her performance included singing “Just Look Up,” a duet with Kid Cudi, which was part of the film’s soundtrack.
4. “Wicked” (2024)
• Role: Glinda
• Ariana stars in the two-part adaptation of the beloved musical Wicked. Playing the bubbly and ambitious Glinda, Ariana proves once again that she is a pop icon.
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