Lana Del Rey, a pop sensation highly noted for her dreamy voice and music, unlike others, has just made headlines in her personal life. In September 2024, Del Rey and her longtime boyfriend, Louisiana alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene, pulled a marriage license, which is thus far creating much media coverage and interest from fans.
The Timeline of Their Relationship
Del Rey and Dufrene reportedly met on a Louisiana wildlife tour he was leading back in 2019. Both were attached at the time, but over intervening years, the two appear to have grown closer. Largely keeping her relationship private, Del Rey started posting pictures of her and Dufrene on social media by 2024. In May, she called him “my guy” in a sibling-filled Instagram post, confirming a deeper romantic relationship.
In the summer of 2024, it became increasingly public—the couple attended various high-profile events together. They were photographed holding hands in August at the Leeds Festival and later at the New York wedding of model Karen Elson in matching blue outfits that really fired up speculation about a future between them.
Marriage License
The two filed for a marriage license from Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court in Louisiana on September 23, 2024. A marriage license is only valid for 30 days, so if they want to make it valid, they better get married within that time. Though there is no official word so far on when or where the ceremony might take place, fans and media alike wait with bated breath for more details.
Who is Jeremy Dufrene?
Jeremy Dufrene grew up in Louisiana, leading tours through alligator swamplands. He started off at a chemical plant but made an early career switch to follow his passion for wildlife and the outdoors. He has three kids from a previous relationship and had kept his life rather private until now, since things took off with Del Rey.
Unlike a lot of Del Rey’s other, more high-profile relationships, Dufrene seems to lead a far quieter and more no-nonsense life. According to sources close to the artist, friends of Del Rey have spoken highly of Dufrene’s humility and how well he treats the singer, labeling him supportive and low-maintenance.
Media Coverage and Fan Reactions
News of Del Rey’s engagement has been the toast of various media, including Aceshowbiz, Uproxx, Daily Beast, and TMZ. Her fans have had mixed reactions: some have congratulated her and are happy for her, but most were surprised with the choice of partner since Dufrene lives rather modestly compared to the rest of her celebrity boyfriends in the past.
Speculation has further been made on the wedding, with many wondering whether it is going to be a low-key Louisiana wedding or the dramatic one that befits her persona as shown to the public. Additionally, fans wonder how this new phase in her personal life might influence her future music, including the highly anticipated Lasso album.
What’s Next?
With the countdown on their 30-day marriage license, the world waits with bated breath for how the newly engaged Del Rey and Dufrene will celebrate their union. Given that she has kept most of her personal life private, it would not come as a surprise if the wedding itself is an intimate, small affair, maybe even set amidst the Louisiana swamps where they met. With a marriage license in hand, Lana Del Rey and Jeremy Dufrene are serious.
As time goes by, the couple will probably continue to let the public in on more information. One thing, however, is certain: the love story of Lana Del Rey and Jeremy Dufrene is as one-of-a-kind as is the artist herself.
