After nearly two decades of estrangement, Ariana Grande described how she compelled her parents, Joan Grande and Ed Butera, to get back together.
The Thank You, Next singer talked about how her parents are now inseparable after a difficult past in an interview with the WTF with Marc Maron podcast that aired on February 10, 2025.
“They’re not together, but they’re best friends,” she said.
Ariana credited herself for their reunion and recalled a pivotal moment on her 24th birthday when she insisted her parents reconcile.
“I remember just kind of being at this pivotal point where I was just like, ‘You guys, I love you both so much. It’s been such a long time. Figure it the (expletive) out,” Ariana explained.
