Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey, born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant on June 21, 1985, in New York City, is one of the most influential and critically acclaimed artists of her generation. Raised in Lake Placid, New York, she developed an early passion for music and began performing in clubs around New York City during her late teens. After years of independent releases and building a small but devoted following, she shot to international fame in 2011 with the viral success of her single “Video Games,” which captivated audiences with its dreamy, cinematic aesthetic and nostalgic Americana themes.

Her debut major-label album, “Born to Die” (2012), debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and became one of the best-selling albums of the year worldwide. The album established her signature sound, blending baroque pop, dream pop, and indie rock with themes of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholy. She followed up with a string of critically praised albums including “Ultraviolence” (2014), “Honeymoon” (2015), “Lust for Life” (2017), and “Norman F***ing Rockwell!” (2019), the latter earning a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year.

Del Rey continued her artistic evolution with “Chemtrails over the Country Club” (2021), “Blue Banisters” (2021), “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd” (2023), and “Lasso” (2025), which marked her foray into country music. Beyond music, she has authored poetry collections and contributed to film soundtracks. Her net worth of approximately $30 million in 2026 reflects her consistent album sales, lucrative touring revenue, and songwriting royalties from a catalog that has profoundly shaped modern pop music.

Throughout her career, Del Rey has sold over 30 million albums and 15 million singles worldwide. She has received numerous accolades including Brit Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards, and her influence on the aesthetic direction of pop culture, from fashion to visual art, has been widely recognized by critics and peers alike.