Lana Del Rey, whose full name is Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, is married to Jeremy Michael Dufrene, a native of Des Allemands, Louisiana. Dufrene is an airboat captain for Airboat Tours by Arthur, where he guides tourists through marshland and swamps, offering an experience with local wildlife, including alligators, herons, egrets, and over 300 species of birds. He has taken celebrities on tour, including Kate Hudson, Emma Roberts, and Glen Powell. Dufrene's work involves feeding wild alligators in the swamps near his home, which he affectionately refers to as his "Cajun yard dogs".
Jeremy Dufrene was born on 21 March 1975 in Des Allemands, Louisiana, and has spent most of his life immersed in bayou culture. Before becoming an airboat captain, Dufrene worked at a chemical plant and did some shrimping in his spare time. He decided to make a career pivot and got his captain's license, starting his own tours. Dufrene is a father of two sons and a daughter from his previous marriage to Gina Fahrig. He also helped raise a stepdaughter, Alanna, during his long relationship with ex-fiancée Kelli Welsh.
Lana Del Rey and Jeremy Dufrene met in March 2019 when Lana joined one of Jeremy's swamp tours. At the time, Dufrene did not know that Del Rey was a famous singer. They didn't reconnect for several years, during which time Del Rey released four albums. On 16 May 2024, Del Rey tagged Dufrene in an Instagram post, and the couple made their first public appearance together in September 2024. They married on 26 September 2024, in a ceremony and reception held at the same bayou where Jeremy operates his swamp boat tours.
The couple has a 10-year age gap, with Jeremy being 51 and Lana 41 as of 2026. Despite their differences, they have a quietly domestic life, with Del Rey describing their "parking-lot time" - spending time in parking lots, reading or talking in the car. Lana Del Rey's net worth is estimated at $40–$60 million, while Jeremy still works part-time as a tour guide. According to Chad Matherne, whose father passed the business on to him, Dufrene's high-profile relationship has been good for business.
Jeremy Dufrene's work as an airboat captain and alligator tour guide has given him a unique perspective on life. He has described his experience working with alligators and the local wildlife in the bayou. Dufrene's sons, Conner and Dillon, have appeared in the music video for Lana Del Rey's song "White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter", which she co-wrote with Dufrene. The song was released on 17 February 2026.
Lana Del Rey and Jeremy Dufrene made a rare public appearance on 5 October 2025 at the spring 2026 Valentino show during Paris Fashion Week. The couple's relationship has been the subject of much interest, with fans and media alike curious about their whirlwind romance. Despite the attention, they have kept a relatively low profile, with their public appearances being few and far between.
Lana Del Rey's marriage to Jeremy Dufrene marks a new chapter in her life. With her husband's support, she continues to create music, including her recent single "White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter". The couple's love story is one of unexpected romance, with Del Rey finding love in the unlikeliest of places - a swamp tour in Louisiana.
Key points
- Lana Del Rey married Jeremy Dufrene, a Cajun airboat captain and alligator tour guide, on 26 September 2024.
- The couple met in March 2019 and have a 10-year age gap.
- Jeremy Dufrene still works part-time as a tour guide, and his high-profile relationship has been good for business.
