Kelli Welsh, the ex-fiancée of Lana Del Rey‘s new husband Jeremy Dufrene, has spoken out following their recent marriage, expressing both shock and happiness for the couple. Dufrene, 39, married Del Rey on September 26 in Des Allemands, Louisiana, just a month after Welsh and Dufrene’s breakup.
Welsh, 45, reflected on their 12-year engagement, stating, “I am in shock because we were engaged for 12 years, and he got married after one month. But I am happy for him.” She praised Dufrene as a “very protective, hardworking, manly man” and noted that he has finally stepped out of his comfort zone, saying, “He is deserving of this blessing.”
The couple exchanged vows at Dufrene’s workplace, Airboat Tours by Arthur, where Del Rey donned a stunning white gown with a ruffled neckline. The pair first met years ago when Del Rey participated in one of Dufrene’s wildlife tours, sharing photos on Facebook in 2019.
Welsh and Dufrene have a long history, having started their relationship as teenagers. After a brief marriage to his first wife Gina, with whom he has three children, Dufrene reconnected with Welsh in 2011. Despite their long engagement, they never married.
Welsh described Dufrene as a caring individual, stating, “He has always been a giver, so to have someone give to him, he deserves it.” She noted that he appears genuinely happy with Del Rey, adding, “It’s not a fake happy; he truly is in love with her.”
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