Ariana Gradow is an accomplished aerial and acrobatics instructor, more commonly known as the daughter of Barbi Benton, the retired model, Playboy star, singer, and actress. Ariana Gradow is also a life coach, versed in neurotic linguistic programming, and has established one of the largest circus gyms in Colorado.
She has worked for Google and IBM and has also deployed her skills to set up several profitable ventures. Barbi Benton’s daughter has also appeared in some reality TV shows, but there is nothing to indicate that she will follow in her famous mother’s footsteps.
Biography Summary of Ariana GradowÂ
- Full name: Ariana Benton Gradow
- Nickname: Air
- Gender: female
- Date of birth: 13th of July 1988
- Ariana Gradow’s Age: 35 years old
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: cancer
- Sexual Orientation: straight
- Education: Miss Porter’s School Connecticut, and the University of Colorado Boulder
- Marital Status: single
- Ariana Gradow’s Parents: Barbi Benton and George Gradow
- Siblings: Alexander Gradow
- Ariana Gradow’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 2 inches
- Ariana Gradow’s Height in Centimetres: 157cm
- Ariana Gradow’s Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
- Body measurements in inches: 37-25-37
- Body measurements in centimeters: 94-64-94
- Ariana Gradow’s Net worth: $350K
- Famous for: Barbi Benton’s daughter
- Ariana Gradow’s Instagram: @lifeofair
- Twitter: @arianagradow
- Facebook: @arianagradow
Ariana Gradow is Barbi Benton’s Only Daughter
Ariana Gradow was born on the 13th of July 1988 in Aspen, Colorado. She has American nationality and Caucasian ethnicity. She also has some Jewish ancestry, thanks to her famous mother – Barbi Benton. Benton started her modeling career in 1966, aged 16.
She combined this with her college studies for some time but eventually left to concentrate fully on showbiz. Benton’s career breakthrough came with a spot as an extra on the entertainment show Playboy After Dark in 1968. From there, she began a relationship with Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and was featured on the cover of Playboy multiple times between 1969 and 1985.
Beyond her Playboy fame, Benton has appeared in movies and TV series such as Hee Haw, The Naughty Cheerleader, and The Love Boat. She has also released three country music albums with hit songs such as Brass Buckles and Ain’t That Just The Way.
Her father, Geroge Gradow, is a Wealthy Businessman and Real Estate Developer
Ariana Benton’s father is a wealthy businessman and real estate developer, George Gradow. George Gradow was born in Eastern Europe in 1941 but grew up in San Francisco. He variously attended Washington University and New York University and started building his business empire from his college days.
From renting out cars for profit in school, George Gradow is now a real estate and business mogul. He owns Churchill Group – the largest owner of mobile home parks in America. He is also linked with several other companies.
George Gradow has a net worth of $50 million, but he is not without his scandals. He was once charged with tax fraud and sentenced to 15 months in prison. He was also asked to pay a fine of $128,000.
Ariana Gradow’s Parents Got Married in 1979 and Welcomed Her in 1988
Barbi Benton and George Gradow were first introduced by a mutual friend in 1976. They started as friends, and by 1977, things got romantic. The couple dated for two years before tying the knot in 1979. After their nuptials, the couple settled down in a palatial mansion in Pasadena, California.
It featured 28 rooms, a swimming pool, a tennis court, etc. The couple also owned other lavish houses, and amidst this opulence, they welcomed their first child, Alexander Benton Gradow, on the 23rd of August 1986. Ariana then followed on the 13th of July 1988.
She holds a Degree in Environmental Studies
Ariana Gradow grew up in enviable opulence. Aside from her parents’ Pasadena mansion, they also owned several other properties, including the spell-binding 27,000 square feet copper palace in Starwood, Aspen. She got to spend time in all those houses.
She also got to drive several luxurious vehicles. Ariana Gradow also attended prestigious schools such as the Miss Porters School in Connecticut. The pricy college prep school only catered to the wealthy, and Gradow got to rub shoulders with the high and mighty.
She, however, did not get carried away. She made sure that she completed her high school diploma. She also studied environmental studies at the University of Colorado Boulder and graduated in 2010.
She is a Marketing and Management Guru and Has Worked for Google
Ariana Gradow has built a multi-faceted career since leaving school. One of her impressive career facets is that she is a marketing and management guru who has planned and marketed events for several prestigious companies, including Google, IBM, and Oracle.
Between 2013 and 2014, she helped produce Google’s largest developer conference – Google I/O. She also helped put together the premier music venue in Aspen named Belly Up between 2011 and 2012. She was in charge of selecting artists, editing their contracts, booking bands, bank settlements, and correspondence with managers.
She is also a Life Coach and is Well Versed in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Ariana Gradow is a life coach and is certified in neuro-linguistic programming. She uses her skills to help clients clear blocks and barriers, move closer to their goals, and set themselves up for success. She also teaches people how to change how they think to influence the world around them. Her coaching sessions span two days each week, and she attends to clients one-on-one.
Ariana Gradow is an Ariel Fabric and Acrobatic Instructor and has Founded her own Company
Ariana Gradow is also certified in acrobatics, aerial fabrics, and yoga and has used her skills to set up a highly successful company known as Art of Air. Formerly known as The Circus Collective, the company started as a circus gym and provided classes on yoga, handstand flexibility, and aerial fabrics.
Gradow was able to grow it into a successful business and has since expanded its operations to other realms. They provide entertainment for weddings, parties, etc., and manage all details of entertainment and performers.
She is Single at the Moment
Ariana Gradow has turned her passion into a career, so she is having fun all the time. She also makes sure to create quality time for herself, as seen on her social media handles. She is quite active on Facebook and Instagram (where she has more than 4000 followers) and regularly posts pictures of her hangouts with friends.
Her friends also tag her in several of their posts. Asides from her active life, one little nugget that Ariana Gradow’s Facebook post reveals is that she is single at the moment and not in any relationship. However, she was previously in a relationship with a man named David around 2020. She once lavished wonderful words on him on his birthday.
Ariana Gradow is Stil Quite Close To Her Parents
Ariana Gradow remains quite close to her parents. Even though she does not post about her family much on social media, she has been spotted with her mom at several award ceremonies. One of such ceremonies was the 5th annual TV Land Awards in Santa Monica in 2016. Despite these red carpet appearances, Gradow has not been lured by the appeal of Hollywood.
She has yet to appear in a movie or pursue a singing career like her famous mom. Her only showbiz work comes from appearances in reality TV series such as The Girls Next Door in 2008 – 2009 and MTV Extreme Cribs in 2011. The former focused on her mom’s involvement with Playboy, while the latter saw her take MTV through their lavish Starwood mansion.
She has One Brother
Ariana Gradow is also close to her only sibling, an elder brother named Alexander Benton Gradow. Alexander was born on the 23rd of August 1986, making him two years older than Ariana. Unlike his sister, he hides away from the spotlight and has no known social media handles. All this makes it difficult to know what he is up to, but there is no doubt that he must be thriving in whatever path of life he has chosen for himself.
