If you like American pop music, you’ve probably heard of the American singer Ariana Grande. Yes, she is the one who stunned audiences in 2014 with her most popular and trending song, Love Me Harder.
If you’re a die-hard fan, you’re probably aware of her strained relationship with her father, Edward Butera. However, it appears that she has already resolved the chaos with him and accepted him.
So, has the singer reconciled with Edward? If you’re as curious as we are about the papa Butera, scroll down to read the story!
Edward Butera: Biography and Net Worth
Edward Butera is a graphic designer who founded IBI Designs, Inc. and is best known as the father of popular singer and actress Ariana Grande.
Edward Butera was born on September 20, 1958, in Florida, USA. He earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in advertising and design from The New York Institute of Technology.
Edward is a professional artist, graphic designer, photographer, and entrepreneur. He began working at various design firms in New York City after finishing his university education.
Because Edward was not a well-known Hollywood figure before becoming Ariana’s father, it was difficult to ascertain his salary in the past.
Now that everyone is aware of his life, it is known that he earns an average of $42 thousand per year as a graphic designer. Furthermore, his successful and popular daughter Grande has a net worth of 30 million pound sterling, or $42 million.
Relationship Status: Single?
Edward Butera was married to Joan Grande, whom he met in the early 1990s and later moved to Florida in 1993. Joan McCann, his wife, was the CEO of Horse-McCann Communications.
Ariana Grande, who is now 25 years old, was born to the couple on June 26, 1993. Edward and Joan were married for a long time before splitting up in the early 2000s.
He is the stepfather of Frankie Grande, Joan’s son from a previous marriage. They have not yet disclosed the reason for the separation. Ariana appears to have a close bond with her mother. She has been seen frequently walking with her mother, indicating that they have a close relationship.
She has a friendly relationship with her father, Edward, but the bond between the two is not particularly strong.
When Ariana’s hit single Thank U, Next was released, the bitterness was also speculated. People began to sense the nuances of their relationship’s disruption as some of her lyrics were explicitly addressed to her family. She even hinted that her mother grew strong in the midst of the drama, most likely Edwards’.
“One day I’ll walk down the aisle, holding hands with my mama, thanking my father, because she grew from the drama.”
Despite Ariana’s hints, Edward expresses his love for his daughter at the appropriate time. Furthermore, he discusses what he does in his spare time.
Edward, on the other hand, enjoys fishing as a hobby. He frequently posts photos of himself with a large fish on his social media accounts. He even uploaded his massive catch on November 16, 2018.
Ariana, his daughter, began her career in 2011 with the Victorious soundtrack music. Her first studio album, Yours Truly, debuted at the top of the US Billboard 200 in 2013. My Everything (2014), Ariana’s second studio album, debuted at number one in the United States and charted in the top ten in 24 other countries.
Grande’s music videos had been viewed more than nine billion times online as of June 2017. She has received three American Music Awards, three MTV Europe Music Awards, and four Grammy Award nominations.
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