Lana Del Rey, born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant on June 21, 1985, in New York City, grew up with a passion for music. Raised alongside her siblings, Caroline and Charlie, Lana had a deep connection to her creative side from a young age.
She started singing and writing songs in her teenage years, and by the time she was twenty, she was performing at local clubs. During one of these performances, she got her first recording contract, marking the start of her journey into the music world.
Personal Life
Lana has had a colorful personal life, with relationships that have often made headlines. She briefly dated rapper G-Eazy in 2017 and was linked to famous rocker Axl Rose in 2012. In 2020, she got engaged to musician Clayton Johnson, but they later broke up.
Most recently, in March 2023, Lana was engaged to music manager Evan Winiker, but they eventually went their separate ways. Despite these ups and downs, Lana remains focused on her music and continues to connect deeply with her fans.
Career
Lana Del Rey’s career took off in 2011 when her song ‘Video Games’ became a massive hit. This breakout single introduced her haunting, cinematic style and unique voice. In 2012, she released her major-label debut album, Born to Die, which reached number two on the U.S. Billboard 200.
Her success continued with hit songs like ‘Summertime Sadness’ and ‘Ride.’ Lana’s music often explores themes of love, heartache, and nostalgia, which resonates with a broad audience.
Rise to Fame
Lana’s fame skyrocketed when her song ‘Young and Beautiful’ was featured as the theme song for the 2013 movie The Great Gatsby. She also wowed crowds with her performance of ‘West Coast’ at Coachella in 2014. In 2019, Lana teamed up with Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus for the song ‘Don’t Call Me Angel,’ part of the Charlie’s Angels soundtrack.
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