Lana Del Rey recently expressed her gratitude toward Jack Antonoff during a speech at the Variety Hitmakers Brunch. While honoring Antonoff for being named Producer of the Decade, Del Rey shared how his relationship with his wife, Margaret Qualley, inspired her to embrace marriage.
Del Rey, who tied the knot with her husband Jeremy Dufrene in September, revealed that she admired the love Antonoff shows for Qualley. “I’m really thankful for Jack and the example he set with his marriage,” she said, highlighting how it affected her decision to get married. The couple wed in August 2023.
Lana noted that seeing Antonoff’s heartfelt gaze directed at Qualley made her rethink her own life choices. “He’s part of the reason why I waited so long to marry and why I finally found my amazing husband,” she remarked. She felt she had struggled in the past with finding an honest partner but credited Antonoff for helping her break that “singer’s curse.”
She went on to thank Antonoff for positively influencing the way others view her, declaring, “You’ve really changed my life… making Hollywood feel glamorous while also valuing a rich home life.”
Del Rey and Dufrene were first linked romantically in August after years of friendship. They were seen together in various public outings, including a lunch in London and hand-in-hand at a festival. In a now-deleted Instagram comment, Lana described Dufrene as “the one and only. And amazing. And we’re very happy.”
A close source revealed that Lana and Dufrene’s relationship blossomed quickly after reconnecting this year, with friends hoping she would find lasting happiness. They noted that Dufrene stands apart from the usual figures in her life, describing him as a charming gentleman who treats her with kindness.
