Lana Del Rey and Jeremy Dufrene’s whirlwind romance and quick marriage have left fans curious about the man who stole the singer’s heart. Dufrene, who works as an alligator tour guide in Louisiana, has been thrust into the spotlight since tying the knot with Del Rey in September 2024. Despite the media attention, the couple has managed to keep their relationship relatively private.
Dufrene’s job as an airboat captain for Airboat Tours by Arthur brought him into contact with Del Rey when she took one of his tours back in 2019. This chance meeting eventually blossomed into a romance that culminated in marriage. Prior to his career as a tour guide, Dufrene worked at a chemical plant but found his true calling in interacting with wildlife and customers on airboat tours.
Aside from his career, Dufrene is also a father to three children – two daughters and a son. His ex-fiancée, Kelli Welsh, who was engaged to Dufrene for 12 years before their split in 2023, has expressed her happiness for him and his new relationship with Del Rey. Welsh described Dufrene as a protective and hardworking man who truly deserves the love and happiness he has found with Del Rey.
Despite the challenges of newfound fame and media scrutiny, Dufrene and Del Rey seem to be navigating their relationship with grace and love. The couple’s commitment to each other is evident in Del Rey’s public defense of Dufrene against intrusive paparazzi and their shared happiness in each other’s company.
As Dufrene continues to adjust to life in the public eye as Lana Del Rey’s husband, it is clear that his past experiences and relationships have shaped him into the caring and loving partner he is today. With the support of his family, friends, and fans, Jeremy Dufrene is sure to navigate the challenges of fame and fortune while staying true to himself and his values.
