Lana Del Rey

Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, who’s more known by her stage name Lana Del Rey, is an American singer and songwriter.

She rose to prominence due to her successful music career, where she’s best recognized for her melancholic style of pop music.

Career

Lana’s career in the music industry began when she registered EP with the United States Copyright Office in 2005.

The next year, she performed in public for the first time at the Williamsburg Live Songwriting Competition.

As she graduated from the university, she launched an EP named Kill Kill. She eventually released her debut album titled her name in 2010.

Her breakthrough began when her music videos Blue Jeans and Video Games became viral on YouTube. The songs led her to receive Next Big Thing from Q Award in 2011.

Then, she signed a contract with two labels: Polydor and Interscope Records.

Her following album named Born to Die was released in 2012. It peaked at #1 in over 10 countries and was sold over 3 million copies.

Throughout her career, she had collaborated with other artists, including Courtney Love, Ariana Grande, and Nikki Lane.

She also won many awards, including Satellite Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, and Brit Awards.

Profile

Real Name: Elizabeth Woolridge Grant
Stage Name: Lana Del Rey
Nickname: Lizzy, Gangster Nancy Sinatra
Birthday: June 21, 1985
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Nationality: American
Religion: Catholic
Profession: Singer, Songwriter
Education: Philosophy, Fordham University
Hobbies: Driving and going to shows
Facebook: @lanadelrey
Twitter: @LanaDelRey
Threads: –
Instagram: @honeymoon
TikTok: –
YouTube: Lana Del Rey Official

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances

Height: 169 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 61 Kg (61 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Blonde (dyed Dark Brown)
Eye Color: Hazel
Body Measurements: 33-25-34 (Bust -33, Waist -25, and Hips -34 inches)
Shoe Size: 8 (US)
Dress Size: 6 (US)

Family

Father: Robert England Grant, Jr.
Mother: Patricia Ann Hill
Brother: Charlie Hill-Grant
Sister: Caroline Grant

Boyfriend & Dating History

Barrie-James O’Neill

In 2011, Lana began her relationship with Barrie-James O’Neill, who’s a Scottish singer and songwriter.

They apparently worked together to create music. Kassidy, his band, became her Paradise Tour‘s opening act in 2013.

That being said, she personally confirmed their breakup in 2014 during an interview, but refusing to “explain it in detail.”

Francesco Carrozzini

Lana and Franseco Carrozini’s, who is an Italian photographer and director, relationship went public after they were captured enjoying a date i Italy.

According to him, he moved for seven months from New York to Los Angeles just to be close tin

Unfortunately, their separation was confirmed in November 2015 for unknown reasons.

G-Eazy

Lana and G-Eazy, a famous American rapper, reportedly had a short-lived romance as they were seen together at 2017 Coachella and enjoying clubbing together in the following month.

However, in August, the rapper was confirmed to be dating Halsey, indicating the end of their fling for undisclosed reasons.

Sean Larkin

In September 2019, she was confirmed to date Sean Larkin, a police officer who have appeared in reality TV show, as they were photographer together in Central Park.

They made public appearance together in the Grammy Awards that year.

That being said, the pair seemed to be no longer together by March 2020, as she revealed that they were “just friends” in an interview without detailing their separation further.

Clayton Johnson

Lana and Clayton Johnson, who’s a member of musical group the Johnsons, met on a dating app as reported by the media.

They used to showcase their closeness to each other publicly.

Unfortunately, the pair seemed to part ways by fall 2021 for unknown reasons, as he removed all the posts featuring her from his social media page.

Jack Donoghue

In 2022, she was linked to Jack Donoghue, who’s a member of rock band Salem, as they posed together and the picture was shared on his Instagram page with a clip where she could be heard calling him ‘babe’.

However, little to none further detail is known about their relationship, including when or why they are no longer together without ever revealing why.

Evan Winiker

Lana started to be known to date Evan Winiker in September 2022 as they publicly attended the Malibu Chili Cook-Off together.

Billboard reported their engagement in March 2023, however, she personally refuted the rumors by saying she’s single in an interview by the end of 2023.

Net Worth

Multiple sources estimated her net worth to be around $30 million to $40 million. She appears to earn most of her income through her successful career as a pop musician in the global music scene.

Real Estate

Lana purchased a beachfront house in Malibu in 2015, for $3 million. The property was sold for $3.2 million in 2018.

She bought a house with two bedrooms in Los Angeles in 2018 for $1.2 million.

She also owns a property in Los Angeles, which she used as her main residence, that was purchased in three different transactions, that are $2.5 million in 2013 and $5.9 million in total for two others in 2016.

Controversies

Labeled as an Anti-Feminist

Throughout the years, Lana has been labeled as an anti-feminist by various sources.

In 2014, she stated that “the issue of feminism is just not an interesting concept” for her, but also opened up about her personal view of a “true feminist” and denied the anti-feminist label.

In 2017, she clarified her renewed view on the topic of feminism in a media interview, because “things have shifted culturally” under “[the Trump] administration.”

She also voiced her support for the famous ‘Me Too’ movement following the series of sexual abuse by Harvey Weinstein and eventually self-identified as a feminist later.

Facts

Lizzy is of Scottish and English descent.
Her musical influences are Britney Spears, Elvis Presley, and Eminem.
Meanwhile, she likes listening to Guns N’Roses’ songs.
She likes drinking soft drinks.
The actress Jaime King is her close friend.
When she was young, she suffered from alcohol dependence.
Thus, she attended a boarding school named Kent School.
She worked as a waitress on Long Island and lived with her uncle and aunt there.
In 2014, she was chosen by Angelina Jolie to sing the Maleficent’s soundtrack, Once Upon a Dream.
She performed at Kanye West’s wedding rehearsal dinner in 2014.
Maxim magazine included Lana in its Hot 100 list in the same year.
iHeartRadio Music Awards nominated her for EDM Song of the Year in 2014.
In June 2017, she appeared on the cover of Elle magazine.
She also became the cover interview of NME magazine in the same year.
She was nominated at the 2018 Grammy Awards for her single Lust for Life.
She and her family were robbed during Christmas 2019.
Lana was nominated for Best Cinematography at the 2013 and 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, she was criticized since she wore a thin mask during a poetry reading event.
She published a poetry book titled Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass in 2020.
She donated 350,000 USD from her book sales profit in October 2020.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

Norman Fucking Rockwell (2019), as Lady of the Canyon
Freak (2016), as Pamela Courson
Tropico (2013), as Eve / Mary
Ride (2012), as Artist
National Anthem (2012), as Jackie Kennedy / Marilyn Monroe
Pool Side (2010), as Lisa / Lizzy Grant

Quotes

“I believe nothing happens by mistake. You know, the universe has a divine plan. That sounds dramatic.”

“I have a personal ambition to live my life honestly and honor the true love that I’ve had and also the people I’ve had around me. I want to stay hopeful, even though I get scared about why we’re even alive at all.”

“There’s backlash about everything I do.”

“A lot of the time when I write about the person that I love, I feel like I’m writing about New York.”

“I’m a writer first and a singer second. And then I started editing my own videos when I was 17, so it’s a process I’ve been doing since I was younger.”

“My music is a luxury.”

“When I was young I felt really overwhelmed and confused by the desire not to end up in an office, doing something I didn’t believe in.”

Pics of Lana Del Rey

1. She looks young and fresh with the two side braids

instagram/lanadelrey

2. Lana wears a red square pattern shirt

instagram/lanadelrey

3. Del Rey’s beauty is classic and timeless

instagram/lanadelreysmine

4. Lana gladly received a gift from Spotify since her songs reached 3 billion streams!

instagram/lanadelreysmine

5. Her close-up look is extremely good-looking

instagram/lanadelreysmine

FAQs

Who is Lana Del Rey?

She is an American singer and songwriter.

Who is Lana Del Rey’s real name?

Her real name is Elizabeth Woolridge Grant.

What makes Lana Del Rey famous?

She rose to prominence due to her successful music career, where she’s best recognized for her melancholic style of pop music.

Where is Lana Del Rey from?

She was born in New York City, New York, United States.

How old is Lana Del Rey?

She was born in 1985, and she is 40 years old as of 2025.

When does Lana Del Rey celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 21st of every June.

How tall is Lana Del Rey?

Her height is 5’7″ or 169 cm.

Who are Lana Del Rey’s parents?

Her father’s name is Robert England Grant, Jr. and her mother’s name is Patricia Ann Hill.

Is Lana Del Rey married?

She is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether she is in a relationship or not.

Who is Lana Del Rey’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriends are Barrie-James O’Neill, Franseco Carrozini, G-Eazy, Sean Larkin, Clayton Johnson, and Jack Donoghue. She also used to be rumored to date Evan Winiker.