Is Lana Del Rey dating an alligator tour guide? What we know about ...

29 Aug 2024

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Is Lana Del Rey dating an alligator tour guide What we know about

The “Summertime Sadness” singer was previously romantically linked to police officer Sean Larkin and multiple musicians.

Looks like Lana Del Rey can kiss her “Summertime Sadness” goodbye.

The Grammy nominee sparked romance speculation with Louisiana-based alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene in August 2024.

The duo met in March 2019.

Meet Lana Del Rey’s rumored boyfriend, Jeremy Dufrene. jeremy.dufrene/Instagram

The singer, pictured above in Paris in August 2024, has yet to confirm or deny the romance. AFP via Getty Images

Del Rey, seen here in England in August 2024, previously dated a cop and multiple musicians. Redferns/Getty Images for ABA

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That year, Del Rey made headlines for dating Oklahoma cop Sean Larkin before being linked to multiple musicians, from country singer Clayton Johnson to Jack Donoghue.

Her rep did not respond to Page Six’s request for comment on Dufrene.

Meet her rumored new beau below.

What is his job?

Dufrene is an alligator tour guide. airboattoursbyarthur/Instagram

He works at Airboat Tours by Arthur in Des Allemands, La. jeremy.dufrene.3/Facebook

He frequently poses with A-listers, from Glen Powell (center) to Emma Roberts (not pictured). airboattours/Facebook

Dufrene has worked with the company since at least 2015. airboattours/Facebook

Dufrene works at Airboat Tours by Arthur in Des Allemands, La., where he explores the Bayou des Allemands, known as the “Catfish Capital of the World.”

He has encountered many A-listers through his line of work, giving tours to Glen Powell, Emma Roberts and Kate Hudson.

While it is unclear exactly how long Dufrene has been with the company, his employment goes back to at least 2015.

Does he have kids?

Dufrene appears to have children from a previous romance. jeremy.dufrene.3/Facebook

He posts occasional photos with his daughters. airboattours/Facebook

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Dufrene appears to have children from a previous relationship.

The swamp boat captain, whose Instagram is private, has given glimpses of his daughters on social media (per the Daily Mail).

Del Rey, for her part, does not have kids — but told the Sunday Times in December 2023 that she saw parenthood “coming for” her.

How did he meet Del Rey?

Del Rey and Dufrene met during a 2019 tour. honeymoon/Instagram

They have since followed each other on social media. honeymoon/Instagram

Del Rey took one of Dufrene’s tours in March 2019 when she was in Louisiana for the BUKU Music + Art Project festival.

Dufrene posted a picture with the performer via Instagram, gushing, “I never know who I can run across on my tours but always a pleasure @lanadelrey.”

She also shared snaps from the excursion, writing on Facebook, “Jeremy lemme be captain at Arthur’s Air Boat Tours x.”

The pair have since followed each other on social media.

Why do fans think they’re dating?

The singer tagged Dufrene in a May 2024 Instagram post. airboattoursbyarthur/Instagram

In August 2024, the duo held hands in London. airboattoursbyarthur/Instagram

Del Rey seemingly reconnected with Dufrene in May 2024 for another tour.

“Family w my guy @jeremy.dufrene,” she captioned an Instagram photo with two of her friends at the time.

Three months later, she and Dufrene were spotted in London holding hands in a TikTok video, with the Daily Mail reporting they visited Harrod’s and a pub.