Service. Starting with Broadway's 13 and later starring as Cat Valentine in Victorious and Sam & Cat, Grande spoke about the challenges Ariana Grande, 31, recently reflected on her experiences as a child star in an interview with BBC World of balancing survival and thriving in the industry. While she cherished playing Cat, she emphasized the need for support in such an "alien" environment, noting the adjustment of working as a child and missing out on a traditional school experience. Grande, now nominated for her first Oscar for Wicked, shared her overwhelming emotions upon receiving the Best Supporting Actress nomination, expressing gratitude to the Academy and paying tribute to her younger self. She’s proud of how far she’s come, highlighting her roots of studying legendary performers like Judy Garland. The Oscars ceremony will take place on March 2.