Lana Del Rey
- Born: Elizabeth Woolridge Grant
Lana Del Rey is an American singer and songwriter who became famous for her musical themes of sadness, tragic romance, and melancholy. However, she rose to fame in 2011 after releasing her debut single “Video Games”. Her major label debut, Born to Die (2012), was a true international success.
The singer said that she wanted a stage name with Spanish influences. So, she said that she was inspired by actress Lana Turner and the Ford Del Rey sedan, produced and sold in Brazil in the 1980s.
