Ariana Grande may have had a similar start to Miley Cyrus, kicking off her career on a popular TV show, but that doesn’t mean she’s following in Miley’s footsteps.

The 21-year-old singer told the Daily Star: “There are so many comparisons for girls in this industry, it’s annoying. I’m not thinking, ‘Miley Cyrus is doing this so I ought to do this too.’ We are all trying to do our own things and be successful in our right.”

The ‘Problem’ star is certainly doing things her own way, smashing records that haven’t been broken in a long time by anyone her age.

“In the past month things have changed drastically in my life,” she revealed. “I can’t go out with a little bun on my head and no makeup anymore.”

And with her newfound fame has come a new, matured image. Between her mod mini dresses and knee-high white boots, she’s no longer the red-haired teen on Nickelodeon’s ‘Victorious,’ that's for sure.

“I’m always excited by people evolving, changing and growing up,” Ariana shared. “I just get to showcase it on stage.”

What do you think, Arianators + PopCrushers? Are you over the Miley comparisons, too?

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