Who is Courtney Chipolone, Ariana Grande's Close Personal Friend Whom She Allegedly Shared A Secret Instagram Account With?

An anonymous Instagram account recently went viral under the pretext that it was allegedly Ariana Grande's secret account that she shared with best friend Courtney Chipolone. The account quickly became controversial, because it heavily featured themes that focused on eating disorders and cheating behaviours in relationships.

The account was swiftly deleted, leaving questions in the minds of both fans and casual onlookers alike. Was it really Ariana Grande's secret account? And who exactly is Courtney Chipolone?

Getting to Know Courtney

Courtney Chipolone has remained a constant presence in Ariana Grande's life, moving quietly alongside the singer through fame, creative work, and long-standing personal milestones.

Chipolone is widely known as one of Grande's closest friends, with their relationship stretching back to childhood. Reports suggest the pair grew up together, though the exact details of how they first met have never been fully outlined. Their long familiarity has made Chipolone a trusted figure within Grande's private circle.

A Friendship Rooted In Early Years

Chipolone and Grande were first publicly spotted together in April 2016, when they attended Chipolone's older sister's wedding in Florida. From that point on, Chipolone regularly appeared on Grande's social media, often alongside another close friend, Kiyan.

The bond between the two has been referenced directly by Grande over the years. Grande has even shown her affection by getting a tattoo that reads 'Court' on her knee, a play on the pronunciation of Chipolone's name. The tattoo became a subtle but lasting marker of their friendship.

Family Ties And Public Jokes

There has been ongoing curiosity over whether Chipolone and Grande are related by blood. Grande has previously referred to Chipolone as her 'cousin' on Instagram, though neither has confirmed any formal family connection. In 2018, Grande shared a photo of herself kissing Chipolone with the caption 'Yeah, but she's my first cousin', echoing a line from the film Mean Girls. The reference appeared to be playful rather than literal.

Professional Collaboration Behind The Scenes

Chipolone's role in Grande's life extends beyond friendship into professional collaboration. She currently works as the global brand editorial manager at R.E.M. Beauty, the cosmetics brand founded by Grande. The position places Chipolone directly within Grande's business operations.

Before joining R.E.M. Beauty, Chipolone worked as a medical licensing coordinator at Weatherby Healthcare. She has also held roles as a digital brand assistant and a personal wardrobe coordinator. Chipolone graduated from Florida State University in 2019 with a degree in retail entrepreneurship.

Appearances In Music And Popular Culture

Chipolone has appeared in several of Grande's music videos over the years. She featured in the Thank U, Next video alongside a high-profile cast that included Kris Jenner, Jonathan Bennett, Jennifer Coolidge, Elizabeth Gillies, and Colleen Ballinger. She also appeared in the 7 Rings video with Tayla Parx, Victoria Monét, Njomza, and Alexa Luria.

Her presence extends into Grande's music itself. Chipolone confirmed that she is the Courtney mentioned in the song Bye, where the lyric states 'So I grab my stuff, Courtney just pulled up'. She later shared a screenshot of a text exchange in which Grande asked for permission to use her name, receiving the reply 'Let's go'.

A Friendship That Continues Today

Despite maintaining a relatively low public profile, Chipolone and Grande have continued their friendship in recent years. She has also posted birthday tributes, including one in June 2020 that read 'Happy Birthday, pop star', accompanied by personal images and videos.

Chipolone has been present at public events involving Grande as well. She joined Grande and her partner Ethan Slater at the Stanley Cup Final in June. Grande's close group of confidantes also includes her brother Frankie Grande, Alfredo Flores, Aaron Simon Gross, and Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo.