Lana Del Rey, born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, is an award-winning singer and songwriter. Del Rey feels like cigarettes and Chanel No. 5 as the person who single-handedly added more substance to The Great Gatsby-themed parties.
Listening to her music evokes a melancholy that fits in with the technicolor of mid-century Americana cinema. They are, however, easy to dance to with our modern pop sensibility. Needless to say, her music is a one-of-a-kind force in the music industry. Critics have lauded her voice’s ability to span three full octaves. Fans have noticed a change in more than just her vocals.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Lana Del Rey (Elizabeth Woolridge Grant) |
| Date of Birth | 21 June 1985 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Height/How tall? | 5 feet and 5 inches |
| Profession | singer and songwriter |
| Father Name | Robert England Grant Jr. |
| Mother Name | Patricia Ann (Patt) |
| Gender Identity | Female |
| Is Married? | No |
| Is Gay? | No |
| Net Worth | $30 Million |
Lana Del Rey’s Weight Changes
Her fans have been noticing her weight gain since she began her career a decade ago. Unfortunately, Del Rey has become a victim of body shaming and fatphobia in recent years. While there had been some discussion about it for a few years, the majority of it occurred in 2020. Del Rey gained ‘quarantine weight’ and gained a few pounds during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a result, she was heavily body-shamed on social media and in various tabloids. On July 29, 2020, the Daily Mail published paparazzi photos of the singer exiting a 7/11. She was dressed in denim shorts, a polo shirt, sunglasses, a cap, and a mask, with white sneakers and a brown bag.
Many readers left derogatory comments beneath the article. They referred to her as “Lana Del Porkchop,” “A linebacker,” and “shaped like a fridge.” Some readers also advised her to “cover up those thighs,” while others chastised her for being in the “fat Jim Morrison phase.” However, the majority of the comments were about body-shaming her.
A Reddit user, u/miaisobella, defended Del Rey, pointing out that she used to be anorexic and that people should be grateful that this is no longer the case. Many of her fans were concerned when she appeared skinnier than usual in 2010 and 2011.
While Del Rey has not explicitly stated that she was anorexic, she did refer to it in her unreleased song, ‘Boarding School.’ The song is a satire on the glorifying of boarding school culture in the United States.
Eating disorders are discussed in the first verse of ‘Boarding School.’ “I’m a fan of the pro-ana nation, I do the drugs to stop the f-food cravings,” the lyrics say, implying Del Rey was dealing with an eating disorder, drug abuse, and anorexia.
Lana Del Rey’s Weight Reactions on Twitter
Twitter has become an accessible platform for people to express themselves. However, it has been used to bully celebrities for a variety of reasons.
Many people have criticized Del Rey for her racist remarks and tone-deaf actions. She has, however, been bullied and body-shamed regularly because of her weight fluctuations. Many fans have come to the singer’s defense in this matter.
Lana Del Rey Networth
Lana Del Rey’s net worth is about $30 million as of January 2024.
