Lana Del Rey has gone public with her relationship with Jeremy Dufrene, an alligator tour guide from Louisiana who is 17 years her senior. The couple first met during a swamp tour in 2019 but only started dating a few months ago after reconnecting at the Hangout Fest in May. Initially, Dufrene did not recognize Del Rey, which she found refreshing, and she chose not to reveal her identity immediately. Friends of Del Rey were initially suspicious of Dufrene but later found him to be a sincere and supportive partner. The couple made their first public appearance at Karen Elson’s wedding in New York City, where they were seen holding hands and looking happy. Dufrene's business is thriving, and he is not interested in Del Rey's money, which reassures her friends.