Ariana Grande-Butera (/ˌɑːriːˈɑːnə grɑːndeɪ bjuː.tɛərə/ AR-ee-RAH-nə GRAHN-day BYOO-tair-ə (listen)), born J) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Following her debut at age 15 in the Broadway musical The Musical, she gained popularity when she played the role of.