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Lorde
5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
$18 million, 2026 est.
New Zealander
November 7, 1996
Auckland, New Zealand
30 Years Old
Scorpio
Who Is Lorde?
Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor is an acclaimed New Zealand singer-songwriter famous for her thoughtful alternative pop.
Her literate commentary on suburban youth culture earned immediate critical recognition throughout the music industry. She rose to fame with her breakout single “Royals”. The track topped international charts, won two Grammy Awards, and launched her smash debut album Pure Heroine, while fans noted her signature dark lipstick.
Early Life and Education
Poetic books filled the Auckland home where Lorde grew up beside her mother, Sonja. Encouraged by her mother to read constantly, she developed an early love for language while attending Vauxhall Primary School and Belmont Intermediate School.
Talent shows at school soon sparked her interest in public performance. While enrolled at Takapuna Grammar School, a recorded performance from a middle-school contest caught the attention of record executives, leading to her first contract.
Notable Relationships
A string of low-profile romances has marked Lorde’s personal life. She previously dated photographer James Lowe for several years before their relationship concluded earlier in the decade.
More recently, the singer was spotted with music executive Justin Warren. She has no children and has not announced a current partner since that relationship ended.
Career Highlights
Lorde achieved global stardom with her 2013 debut album Pure Heroine. Anchored by the smash hit single “Royals”, the record topped charts in multiple countries, earned two Grammy Awards, and sold millions of copies worldwide.
Her acclaimed follow-up albums expanded her artistic range across genres. Melodrama earned an Album of the Year nomination at the Grammy Awards, while her later releases Solar Power and Virgin demonstrated her evolving songcraft and experimental electro-pop sound.
To date, she has collected two Grammy Awards and two Brit Awards. Her minimalist production style and vulnerable lyricism have reshaped modern alternative pop, cementing Yelich-O'Connor as a defining artist of her generation.
Signature Quote
“I’d like to think that I’m creating a world that people can step into and feel like they’re not alone.”
