When Lana Del Rey went public with her relationship with Jeremy Dufrene in August 2024, many were surprised. He is completely different from the singer's previous boyfriends: he is not a Hollywood star, actor or connected to the showbiz industry, he does not have the usual appearance of a superstar and lives a simple life as a boat tour guide on alligator lakes in Louisiana.
Fans and the media couldn't help but ask: "What do these two want together?" because they seemed so different. But here are some possible reasons why Lana Del Rey's husband managed to steal her heart:
She wasn't overwhelmed by her fame.
Even though Lana Del Rey is a big name in the music industry, Jeremy Dufrene apparently didn't know her when they first met. Lana was in Louisiana to perform and, like any tourist, took a boat tour to see alligators in the area.
A source told the Daily Mail:
"Jeremy had no idea who Lana was at the time, which Lana found attractive. He wanted to go on a boat tour because it's a big thing in Louisiana, but he didn't expect to fall in love with a boat captain."
His lack of knowledge of pop culture made him seem like a normal person rather than a superstar. This created a strong foundation for their relationship.
It's not in the entertainment industry.
Another thing that attracted Lana was probably Jeremy's lack of connections to the entertainment industry.
About the time of their marriage, a source told People Magazine:
"It was a quick romance, but Lana's close friends were hoping she would get married. Jeremy is different from the men Lana meets in the entertainment world. He's a great guy."
Lana Del Rey has had high-profile relationships with musicians like G-Eazy, Clayton Johnson, Jack Donoghue, and even television personalities like Sean Larkin, so she knew what it was like to have a relationship in the spotlight and she probably didn't want that kind of stress anymore.
It is authentic.
At Variety's Hitmakers Brunch 2024, Lana Del Rey offered a rare glimpse into her personal life and said her husband's authenticity made her feel at ease.
She added that it's hard to find a partner when your values ??or morals don't align with the industry. Dufrene showed her from the start that he was different and she didn't need to change anything about herself to be with him.
It is sir.
Although we don't know much about their personal dynamic, it seems that Dufrene is a true gentleman and treats Lana with respect. A source told People Magazine:
"He's charming and charismatic, typical Southern, very gentlemanly, and he treats Lana very well."
This could also be related to the 10-year age difference: Del Rey 39, Dufrene 49. The leadership and wisdom he has gained with the extra years may have been exactly what Lana needed.
It is not a beneficiary.
Many stars take a lot of effort to maintain relationships, but Dufrene is not like that. Initially, Del Rey's inner circle was worried that he was "using" Lana, but they were soon convinced that they were a great couple.
A Daily Mail source said:
"Her friends and team did a little research on him because they were afraid he might use her, but his business is successful, and he doesn't need or want Lana's money. They see that he treats her right, he's very simple and romantic."
Keep your word.
In an interview with W Magazine in August 2025, Del Rey opened up about her life with Dufrene. She emphasized that he is reliable and stable. She said:
“When we met, I quickly realized that I loved him, but the relationship could be difficult because of my situation. Jeremy said, ‘I work with alligators, I have tough skin.’ And he kept his word. Whatever was bothering me — and there were a lot of things — he would just listen and say, ‘Be yourself and I will love you more.’”
Even when Lana was worried about the media coverage of the marriage, Dufrene was not afraid and calmed her down with the words: "If you want, worry about yourself, but don't worry about me!"
He is content doing nothing.
Although Del Rey's life may seem full of red carpets and star-studded studios, she and Dufrene live a simple life in Louisiana.
She said:
“It's weird: Jeremy and I have what we call 'parking lot time.' We spend a lot of time in empty parking lots, reading or talking. Sometimes you think you're the only person who would like this, but then you find someone else who feels the same way.”
This makes them both "weird" in their own way, and this shared madness is probably what makes their relationship special.
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