What or who inspired Ariana Grande to be an actress?

Ariana Grande's mother, actress Joan Grande, was likely a major inspiration for Ariana's acting career. Joan Grande worked as a Broadway and television actress before Ariana was born, later opening a theater company in Boca Raton, Florida. Additionally, Ariana Grande has cited famous television producer Dan Schneider as a major inspiration. Schneider cast Ariana in the Nickelodeon shows "Victorious" and "Sam & Cat" during the early 2010s, roles which helped launch her acting career.