Kaylah Walton
Ariana Grande is experiencing an impressive rise in her net worth, fueled by her achievements in music, acting, and more. Her involvement in Wicked is set to significantly boost her income, with reports indicating she will earn a remarkable $15 million as the highest-paid cast member.
Ariana’s financial success extends well beyond her music career. While her hit albums like Thank U, Next and Positions have generated millions in sales, she is also gaining substantial earnings through acting roles, endorsements, and her business ventures. For instance, she made approximately $513,000 during her tenure on Nickelodeon’s Victorious, which merely scratched the surface of her earnings. With her portrayal of Glinda in the eagerly awaited Wicked film, Ariana is stepping back into acting, and fans are thrilled about her cinematic comeback.
Ariana’s earnings from Wicked are not her only impressive paycheck; she also earned $25 million while serving as a coach on NBC’s The Voice. This amount exceeds what Kelly Clarkson earned in the same role by $10 million, showcasing Ariana’s considerable star power and the premium rate that comes with it.
$15M from Wicked contributes to a $230M fortune
Ariana has accumulated a staggering $230 million, solidifying her status as one of the most profitable stars in the entertainment industry. Her music continues to be highly lucrative, with the Sweetener World Tour grossing an astounding $243.5 million worldwide. Coupled with her $8 million compensation for headlining Coachella in 2019 and profits from chart-topping hits like “7 Rings” and “No Tears Left to Cry,” it’s clear how she has amassed her wealth, moving over 93.5 million digital units in sales overall.
Moreover, Ariana’s beauty brand is flourishing. Starting with three fragrances in 2017, her product line generated $150 million in its first year. Now boasting fourteen scents and a makeup line through r.e.m. beauty, she has ventured into the billion-dollar beauty sector, with her fragrance Cloud reportedly selling every eleven seconds in 2021.
With Wicked now in theaters and her expanding portfolio, Ariana’s $230 million fortune may just be the tip of the iceberg. As she expresses, “I’ve always just loved making music that feels like it represents me,” and her creative expression continues to capture hearts beyond just music and acting.
