Ariana Grande is one of the most successful artists in the world. Since the release of her first album,Yours Truly, in 2013,she's had multiple songs chart on Billboard's Hot 100, received numerous awards, including a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album for 2019's Sweetener, and launched four world tours.
Ariana's success is not only professional because she has cultivated deep friendships with many of her former co-stars...and with other performers that she has shared the stage with. A lot of these friendships continue to thrive today. Of course, when you are one of the greatest stars in the world, some of your friends may be a bit successful, too!
Keep reading as we look at 15 celebrities Ariana Grande is surprisingly friends with to this day.
15 Justin Bieber
Justin and Ariana have been in each other's orbit for a long time, sharing not only their manager, Scooter Braun, but cultivating a friendship based on mutual support. Ariana has been publicly supportive of Justin in the past and in April 2019, she invited Justin on stage during her Coachella set.
Justin later thanked Ariana and credited her with helping him return to music after an almost 2-year break.
14 Colleen Ballinger
The YouTube sensation and creator of Miranda Sings credits Ariana and her brother, Frankie, withhelping her get started in her career. Their friendship has only continued to blossom throughout the years, with Ariana making frequent appearancesin Colleen's YouTube videos.
When Colleen gave birth in 2018, Ariana tweetedto her friend to let her how much she loved her.
13 Lea Michele
Lea and Ariana worked together in 2015, on the TV series,Scream Queens. The two shared an immediate rapport. When Ariana's relationship with Big Sean ended, Lea provided a shoulder to lean on to her friend. "So much love for this lady..." Lea later posted on Instagram, referring to her co-star.
12 Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle, a certified legend in the music industry, has supported Ariana from the start of her career.
When Ariana received the Billboard's Woman Of The Year Award, they called on Patti to introducethe singer:"She is soulful, strong, she is sensational [...],"she told the audience. "Ariana, congratulations, my baby, this is your year and I'm so happy for you. From your soul sister Patti LaBelle, you are getting many more."
11 Kris Jenner
Two huge fandoms collided in November 2018, when Ariana invited the world's most famous momager to do a cameo in her "Thank You, Next" video. Kris was very excited to participate, revealing the news during an episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians.
Kris said:"I am one of Ariana's super fans. I met her years ago. I am so proud of her and her journey."
10 Nicki Minaj
Extraordinarily successful on their own, Ariana and Nicki have worked together on many of their hits, from 2014's "Bang Bang" with Jessi J. to 2016's "Side To Side" and, more recently, Ariana's 2018 single, "The Light Is Coming,"
These ladies have a magical touch together. Best of all, they are true friends, with Ariana calling Nicki "her big sis" in an awesome tweet exchange in 2018.
9 Meghan Trainor
In 2015, the prolific Ariana joined Meghan and young singer, Who Is Fancy,for the single, "Boys Like You."Ariana andMeghan became close, with Ariana helping up-and-coming Meghan to navigate life as a newly-successful music star.
Meghan said: "We talk about the pop star life... What are we doing? What is this crazy life and how do we handle it? She helps me out all the time".
8 Miley Cyrus
Ariana and Miley have been there for each other every step of the way. In a 2013 interview, Ariana expressed her support for Miley. When Ariana invited Miley to performduring the One Love Manchester concert, Miley flew in to support her friend.
From sending flowers to each other, to always sharing kind words of support, Ariana and Miley have one sweet friendship.
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7 Lana Del Rey
Ariana and Lana's relationship is more recent but is nonetheless full of admiration and support. The two singers came together when they teamed up with Miley Cyrus for "Don't Call Me Angel," the single from the new Charlie's Angels movie soundtrack.
Lana showed her love for Ariana's music when she covered Ariana's "break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored," to which Ariana responded with an adorable tweet.
6 Jimmy Fallon
Ariana is a frequent guest on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and every time she visits, the laughs are sure to follow.From "The Music Genre Challenge" to "The Wheel of Musical Impressions" to hilarious skits like "Ew!" and "NBD," Jimmy and Ariana know how to have fun.
The comedic chemistry between the two made GQ recently declare that "Ariana Grande Might Be Jimmy Fallon's Best Guest Ever."
5 Camila Cabello
Ariana met Camila when the "Havana" singer was still a member of Fifth Harmony. They have been friends ever since, exchanging many funny tweets throughout the years, and supporting each other's career.
"Ariana is one person that has always been so supportive of me, since the beginning. and when my song came out she Face Timed me and told me congratulations, I'm so proud of you!"Camila told This Morning in 2017.
4 Daniella Monet
Ariana and Daniella met on the set of the TV show,Victorious, which aired from 2010 to 2013, on Nickelodeon. The two have remained friends ever since.
As she did with many of her friends, Ariana invited Daniella to be in her "Thank You, Next" video in 2018. "It's been so surreal seeing Ari transform into who she is today.[...] I got this random text and she was like, 'I miss you, can you be in my video?'" she told Hollywire in 2019.
3 Elizabeth Gillies
Ariana and Elizabeth have been friends since the beginning of their careers. The two met in 2008 when they were cast in the Broadway show 13and later went to star together in Nickelodeon's Victorious with Daniella Monet.
Ariana andElizabeth have an enduring friendship, and more recently, Elizabeth played a cameo in Ariana's star-studded, friend-studded video for "Thank You, Next."
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2 Troye Sivan
Ariana and Troye are close friends and collaborators, frequently supporting each other's work on social media. In a 2018 interview with Paper and Troye, Ariana told her friend: "I'm obsessed with you. I think you are everything that pop music needs [...] I wish we could hang out more, but you're always doing promo and you're never home [...] But I love you a lot, and that's all."
1 Victoria Monét
Ariana and Victoria first came together when Victoria helped co-write "Honeymoon Avenue," for Ariana's 2013 album,Yours Truly. Victoria hasworkedwith Ariana on each of her albums since, and in 2019, the two appeared together on "Monopoly," their first collaboration as singers.
"In the booth, I'm able to be honest with her and she's honest with me. I like the creative process with her. She's an incredible girl," Victoria revealed in 2014.
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Sources: Billboard.com, YouTube.com, Twitter.com
