Lana Del Rey's Husband 'Is Different' from Other Men She's Met. Why That Fueled Their 'Whirlwind Romance' (Exclusive Source)

Mar. 15, 2025

Lana Del Rey and Jeremy Dufrene.Photo:Jeremy Dufrene/Facebook

Jeremy Dufrene/Facebook

“They initially met a few years ago the first time and then reconnected earlier this year,” the source tells PEOPLE. “It’s been kind of a whirlwind romance, but Lana’s close friends hoped she would get married.”

The source adds, “Jeremy is different from the men that Lana meets in the entertainment world. He’s a great guy. He’s charming and charismatic in a Southern way, very much a gentleman, and he treats Lana really well. She’s an old soul.”

A rep for Del Rey did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Lana Del Rey and Jeremy Dufrene.Lana Del Rey/Facebook

Lana Del Rey/Facebook

Previously, PEOPLE confirmed the “Born to Die” singer and Dufreneobtained a marriage licensefrom the Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court in Louisiana on Sept. 23, and they subsequently had 30 days from the application date to say “I do.”

Her father, Rob Grant, walked her down the aisle,Daily Mailreported, and her siblings,Caroline GrantandCharlie Hill-Grantwere also in attendance.

Lana Del Rey and Jeremy Dufrene.Jeremy Dufrene/Facebook

The “A&W” singer first shared photos with Dufrene onFacebookin 2019 after taking one of his wildlife tours, writing alongside a set of images at the time, “Jeremy lemme be captain at Arthur’s Air Boat Tours.”

Other guests at the event, where they were photographed holding hands, includedTaylor SwiftandTravis Kelce, as well asKarlie KlossandLinda Evangelista.

Dufrene is a father to two daughters and a son from a previous relationship. This is Del Rey’s first marriage.

source: people.com