Lana Del Rey is an American singer-songwriter known for her cinematic sound, melancholic lyrics, and vintage Americana aesthetic. Born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant on June 21, 1985, she is 41 years old. Since September 2024 she has been married to Jeremy Dufrene, a Louisiana alligator swamp tour guide. Her net worth is estimated at between $30 million and $60 million.
Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Elizabeth Woolridge Grant |
| Date of Birth | June 21, 1985 |
| Age | 41 |
| Birthplace | Manhattan, New York City, New York |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer |
| Known For | "Video Games," "Summertime Sadness," "Born to Die" |
| Husband | Jeremy Dufrene (married September 2024) |
| Children | None (stepmother to husband's three children) |
| Education | Fordham University (B.A. in Philosophy) |
| Estimated Net Worth | ~$30–60 million (estimates vary) |
Early Life
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant was born on June 21, 1985, in Manhattan, New York City, to Rob Grant, an advertising copywriter turned domain-name investor, and Patricia Ann Hill, who also worked in advertising. She was raised in Lake Placid, New York, and has two younger siblings, Caroline and Charlie.
She attended Kent School, a boarding school in Connecticut, and later studied philosophy at Fordham University in the Bronx, earning her degree before moving into music full time. She first performed under her own name and briefly as "Lizzy Grant," releasing a small independent record before adopting the stage name Lana Del Rey — chosen, she has said, for its blend of old Hollywood glamour and coastal imagery.
Before the name stuck, she performed in New York clubs first under her given name Lizzy Grant and later as May Jailer. In January 2010 she released her debut album on the independent label 5 Points Records — titled Lana Del Ray, without the second "e" — but it was quickly withdrawn, and the record has since become a cult curiosity among fans.
Music Career
Breakthrough: "Video Games" and Born to Die
In 2011, Del Rey uploaded the homemade video for "Video Games" to YouTube, where it went viral and turned her into an overnight sensation. Her major-label debut album, Born to Die (2012), followed and became one of the best-selling albums of the year, spawning hits like "Summertime Sadness" and "Blue Jeans." Critics were initially divided, but the album's cinematic, melancholic style soon proved deeply influential.
A Distinctive Discography
Del Rey has released nine studio albums, each expanding her moody, Americana-soaked universe: Ultraviolence (2014), Honeymoon (2015), Lust for Life (2017), the critically acclaimed Norman Fucking Rockwell! (2019) — widely ranked among the best albums of the 2010s — Chemtrails over the Country Club (2021), Blue Banisters (2021), and Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd (2023), which earned her multiple Grammy nominations.
Stove: The Country Era
Her long-gestating tenth studio album has gone through several titles — first announced as Lasso, then The Right Person Will Stay — and is now called Stove, a country-leaning record she told W Magazine was written with her husband in mind; the song "Stars Fell on Alabama" is about him. Singles "Henry, Come On" and "Bluebird" arrived in 2025, followed by "White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter" — co-written with Dufrene — in February 2026. A planned January 2026 release never materialized; in September 2026 Del Rey told fans she was finishing two records — Stove and companion album Spyda — with no official release date for either.
Stagecoach 2025 and the UK & Ireland Stadium Tour
Del Rey road-tested her country material before the album was done. On April 25, 2025, she made her billed debut at California's Stagecoach festival, delivering an hour-long set backed by dancers, a string quartet, and guests the Secret Sisters and George Birge. She gave live debuts to "Henry, Come On" and "Bluebird" plus new songs including "Husband of Mine" (dedicated to Dufrene), "Quiet in the South," and "57.5" — titled after her then-current Spotify listener count — alongside covers of Tammy Wynette and John Denver. The next night she returned as a surprise guest in Jelly Roll's headlining set, duetting "Save Me" after he introduced her as his "favorite crooner of all time."
That summer she played her first UK and Ireland stadium tour: six dates from Cardiff's Principality Stadium on June 23 to two sold-out nights at London's Wembley Stadium on July 3–4, 2025, with London Grammar, BANKS, and Addison Rae as openers. Rae joined her onstage at Wembley to perform "Diet Pepsi" and "57.5." The stadium run capped a 2024 that included headlining Coachella, Reading & Leeds, and Rock en Seine, plus her first stadium headlining show at Boston's Fenway Park.
Del Rey is an 11-time Grammy nominee — including five nominations at the 2024 Grammys for Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd and "A&W" — though she has yet to win. She has won multiple Brit Awards, including International Female Solo Artist in 2013, and received a BRIT Billion certification in 2023. She has sold over 47 million records worldwide and counts more than 62 million monthly Spotify listeners. Beyond music, she published the poetry collection Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass (2020) with an accompanying spoken-word album; she also wrote the Grammy-nominated "Young and Beautiful" for The Great Gatsby (2013).
Husband and Family
Del Rey married Jeremy Dufrene on September 26, 2024, in Des Allemands, Louisiana — the bayou community where Dufrene works as a captain at Airboat Tours by Arthur, running alligator swamp tours. The intimate outdoor ceremony was officiated by pastor Judah Smith, with her father Robert Grant walking her down the aisle.
The couple first met in 2019, when Del Rey took one of Dufrene's tours; photos of them together date back to that trip. Dating rumors surfaced in August 2024 after they were photographed holding hands at Reading Festival, and they went public weeks later. It is Del Rey's first marriage and Dufrene's second.
Dufrene has three children — sons Dillon and Conner and daughter Kadence — making Del Rey their stepmother. In September 2026 she marked their second wedding anniversary with a rare Instagram photo alongside her husband and stepchildren, writing that everywhere she has lived now feels like home.
Del Rey has no biological children of her own; in past interviews she has said she hopes to have children one day.
Dufrene has found his way into her art as well: her 2026 single "White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter" was co-written with him, and her Stagecoach 2025 set opened with "Husband of Mine," dedicated to him. The couple keep their life together largely private but appeared together at the Ralph Lauren show during New York Fashion Week in February 2026.
Net Worth
Estimates of Lana Del Rey's net worth range from approximately $30 million to $60 million. Parade reported in 2026 that Celebrity Net Worth places her at $60 million, while Net Worth Spot's 2026 estimate sits at about $30 million; one finance roundup describes it as a normal $30–60 million band for a working musician, since publishing splits and tour profits are not public record. Her income comes from album sales and streaming (nine studio albums, 47M+ records sold, over 62 million monthly Spotify listeners), stadium touring and festival headlining slots, brand partnerships, and film contributions. No confirmed figure exists, so all numbers are estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lana Del Rey's husband?
Jeremy Dufrene, a Louisiana alligator swamp tour guide and boat captain. They married on September 26, 2024, in Des Allemands, Louisiana.
How old is Lana Del Rey?
Born June 21, 1985, she is 41 years old.
What is Lana Del Rey's net worth?
Estimates range from around $30 million to $60 million: Parade reported in 2026 that Celebrity Net Worth places her at $60 million, while Net Worth Spot's 2026 estimate is about $30 million. No confirmed figure exists.
How did Lana Del Rey become famous?
Her homemade video for "Video Games" went viral on YouTube in 2011, leading to her major-label debut album Born to Die (2012).
Does Lana Del Rey have children?
She has no biological children but is stepmother to her husband Jeremy Dufrene's three children.
What is Lana Del Rey's real name?
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant. She briefly performed as Lizzy Grant before adopting the Lana Del Rey stage name.
When is Lana Del Rey's new album Stove coming out?
No official release date has been announced as of October 2026. In September 2026 Del Rey told fans she was finishing Stove plus a companion album titled Spyda, with no release date set.