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Edward Butera: Everything About Ariana Grandes Father

Edward Butera is the father of singer, songwriter, and actress Ariana Grande-Butera. Edward’s daughter Ariana Grande is known for her portrayal of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious (2010–2013) and Sam & Cat (2013–2014). She is also known for her impressive vocal range.

Edward Butera: Bio Summary

NameEdward Butera
BornSeptember 1958
BirthplaceMaplewood, New Jersey, U.S.A
Famous asfather of Ariana Grande
SpouseJoan Grande
ChildrenAriana Grande
ParentsAnthony Butera and Florence Butera
SiblingsTony Butera and Maryellen Just
OccupationGraphic Designer

Edward Butera was born in September 1958, in Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S.A. He will be celebrating his 65th birthday in 2023. His parents are Anthony Butera and Florence Butera. He is the brother of Tony Butera and Maryellen Just. He holds an American nationality. Butera was a student of the New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury, New York, where he graduated with a degree in advertising and design. He has worked at various design companies in New York City. He is a graphic design firm owner in Boca Raton.

Edward Butera is the founder and president of his own graphic design company, IBI Designs Inc., based in Boca Raton, Florida. The company has partnered with companies including Lemongrass Asian Bistro, The Place For Kitchens and Baths, and Bridget Ray Interiors.

Butera is skilled in Print, Typography, Photography, Mac, Web Design, Art Direction, and Architectural Renderings, per his LinkedIn profile. According to his Instagram account, he is an artist, graphic designer, photographer, and avid Angler. The father of the singer and actress also enjoys fishing and often shares pictures from his fishing trips on social media.

Edward Butera Relationship

Edward Butera was married to Joan Grande. Joan is the CEO of Hose-McCann Communications, a manufacturer of communications and safety equipment owned by the Grande family since 1964. She is also the head of Diamond Dog Entertainment. Edward and Joan reportedly met in the early 1990s.

Also Read: Joan Grande: Where Is Ariana Grande’s Mother Now?

Butera and Joan Grande dated for a while before getting married in 1992. Joan was a divorcee and a mother before she got together with Edward. She was married to Victor Marchione, a physician and they welcomed a son Frank James Michael Grande Marchione also known as Frankie Grande.

Frankie Grande is a professional dancer, actor, singer, producer, television host, and YouTube personality. Edward Butera and Joan Grande became parents on June 26, 1993, as they welcomed Ariana Grande-Butera into the world. Ariana is now a professional singer, songwriter, and actress.

However, Edward Butera and Joan Grande got divorced in August 2003. The reason behind their divorce is unknown. Ariana on the other hand has never revealed what exactly happened between her parents but she sang about the ‘drama’ on ‘thank u, next’.

The lyrics are: “One day I’ll walk down the aisle / Holding hands with my mama / I’ll be thanking my dad / ‘Cause she grew from the drama / Only wanna do it once, real bad / Gon’ make that shit last / God forbid something happens / Least this song is a smash.”

Edward and his daughter Ariana were previously not very close. Ariana spoke about they’re falling out in an interview. Currently, the father and daughter appear to be pretty close. They have reconciled and can often be seen together at her events and shows having father and daughter moments.

Edward Butera Walked His Daughter Down The Aisle

Edward Butera and his ex-wife Joan Grande walked Ariana Grande down the aisle. Ariana got married to real estate agent Dalton Gomez on May 15, 2021, in a private ceremony at her home in Montecito, California. Ariana was beautifully dressed in a custom Vera Wang dress for her big day. The ceremony went successfully as Butera and his ex-wife Grande saw their beautiful daughter become a married woman.

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Update: 2024-05-20