Delaney Buffett

Delaney Buffett is an American filmmaker, writer, and actress, best known as the daughter of the late musician Jimmy Buffett. Born on April 1, 1992, in Nashville, Tennessee, she grew up in Palm Beach, Florida, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in criminology. After college, she transitioned into filmmaking, working as a production assistant on projects like "The Wizard of Lies" and "Billionaire Boys Club."

Delaney's directorial debut, "Adult Best Friends," is a comedy co-written and co-starring her real-life best friend, Katie Corwin. The film explores the complexities of long-term female friendships, particularly when life changes — like engagements — begin to shift dynamics. The movie premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and earned Delaney the Golden Key Award for Emerging Talent at the 2024 Key West Film Festival.

Beyond her feature film work, Delaney has directed several short films, including "The Spring" (2017) and "City of Angles" (2016). In 2020, she collaborated with her father on the YouTube series "Songs You Don’t Know by Heart," where she interviewed him about his lesser-known songs, providing fans with intimate insights into his music and their father-daughter relationship.