Lana Del Rey Hands Cash to Woman Leaving an Abusive Relationship in Highland Park

Lana Del Rey shared a video to her Instagram Stories on Sunday, October 25, showing a moment most people would keep private. She was driving through Highland Park in Los Angeles, Tate McRae’s“Rubberband”on the stereo, when she pulled up to a light and saw a woman holding a sign asking for money to leave an abusive relationship. Del Rey rolled down her window and handed over what appeared to be a $100 bill, telling the woman to“try and stay away”and“be careful.”

When the woman asked her name, Del Rey simply said“Lana.”The woman’s response, captured in the video:“I wasn’t expecting that.”The exchange came about a month after Del Rey marked her second wedding anniversary with Jeremy Dufrene, whom she married in Louisiana on September 26, 2024.

The moment is a reminder that leaving an abusive situation often comes down to practical barriers, including money. If you or someone you know needs support, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-7233. What’s the most meaningful random act of kindness you’ve ever witnessed? Tell us in the comments.