| Human Profile | |
| Name: | Elizabeth Woolridge Grant |
| Birthday: | June 21, 1985 (age 40 years), Born in New York City, New York |
| Height: | 5'7" (170 cm) |
| Education: | St. Rose of Lima School Lake Placid High School Kent School (Diploma) Fordham University (BA), Philosophy |
| Subscribers: | 18.3M |
| Views: | 10,953,426,964 |
| YouTube Revenue: | $32.9M - $109.5M |
| Videos: | 47 |
| Channel Created: | May 2011 |
Overview
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant is an American singer-songwriter, known professionally as Lana Del Rey, who has captivated audiences worldwide with her cinematic soundscapes, melancholic themes, and nostalgic aesthetic, blending pop, rock, and vintage influences.
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An enduring icon of 21st-century music, singer-songwriter Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, known professionally as Lana Del Rey, has captivated audiences worldwide with her cinematic soundscapes, melancholic themes, and nostalgic aesthetic. Her YouTube channel serves as a primary platform for sharing her distinctive visual and musical artistry.
Early Life and Education
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant was born in New York City on June 21, 1985, to Robert England Grant Jr., a copywriter, and Patricia Ann Hill, an account executive. She has a younger sister, Caroline “Chuck” Grant, and a brother, Charlie Grant. The family relocated to Lake Placid, New York, when she was a year old. In Lake Placid, her father became an entrepreneurial domain investor, while her mother worked as a schoolteacher.
Grant was raised Catholic and attended a Catholic elementary school where she sang in the church choir. At the age of 14 or 15, her parents sent her to Kent School, a boarding school in Connecticut, to address her struggles with alcohol addiction. After graduating, she spent a year on Long Island with her aunt and uncle, who taught her to play the guitar. This experience sparked her interest in songwriting. She later enrolled at Fordham University in the Bronx, graduating in 2008 with a degree in philosophy.
Career Beginnings
During her time in New York City, Grant began performing in clubs and writing songs under various stage names, including Lizzy Grant, May Jailer, and Sparkle Jump Rope Queen. In 2006, she recorded a demo album titled Sirens under the name May Jailer, which was composed of acoustic tracks.
She later signed with the independent label 5 Points Records and in 2008, released a three-track EP titled Kill Kill as Lizzy Grant. This was followed by her first full-length album, Lana Del Ray A.K.A. Lizzy Grant, which was released digitally in 2010. However, the album was soon removed from online platforms.
Rise to Breakthrough
Grant’s breakthrough came in 2011 with the viral success of the song “Video Games.” She had uploaded a self-made music video for the song to her YouTube channel, which quickly garnered widespread attention online. The song’s cinematic quality and her distinctive vocal style set her apart from mainstream pop music. This online success led to a record deal with Interscope and Polydor.
In January 2012, she released her major-label debut album, Born to Die. The album was a commercial success, debuting at number two on the US Billboard 200 and topping charts in several other countries. It featured singles such as the title track, “Blue Jeans,” and “Summertime Sadness,” which became a sleeper hit. Despite its commercial success, the album initially received mixed reviews from critics. A performance on Saturday Night Live in January 2012 drew criticism for her perceived nervousness on stage.
Major Works and Projects
Following the success of Born to Die, Grant released the EP Paradise in November 2012, which was also packaged with a reissue of her debut album titled Born to Die: The Paradise Edition. In 2013, she wrote and starred in a short musical film called Tropico, which featured songs from Paradise.
Her subsequent studio albums saw her exploring different sonic directions. Ultraviolence (2014) featured a more guitar-driven, psychedelic rock sound. Honeymoon (2015) marked a return to the baroque pop of her earlier work. With Lust for Life (2017), she incorporated a more pop and hip-hop-influenced sound and featured her first collaborations with other artists, including The Weeknd and Stevie Nicks.
Her sixth studio album, Norman Fucking Rockwell! (2019), was met with widespread critical acclaim for its soft rock and piano-driven sound. She continued to release albums in quick succession with Chemtrails over the Country Club (2021) and Blue Banisters (2021), both of which explored Americana and folk genres. Her ninth studio album, Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, was released in 2023.
Impact and Personal Life
Grant’s music is noted for its cinematic quality, melancholic tone, and its exploration of themes like romance, glamour, and American nostalgia. Her distinct style has been described as a blend of pop, rock, and vintage influences, often categorized as “sadcore” and dream pop. She has been cited as an influence by a number of contemporary artists.
Grant has been a subject of discussion regarding her portrayal of women and her views on feminism. Initially expressing disinterest in the topic, she later stated that there should be a place in feminism for women who share her experiences and perspective.
Regarding her personal life, Grant has been open about her past struggles with alcohol. She has been in several public relationships, including with musician Barrie-James O’Neill and photographer Francesco Carrozzini.