Jacob Elordi’s journey from the suburbs of Brisbane to Hollywood’s red carpets has been nothing short of meteoric. Born in 1997, the Australian actor first charmed global audiences as Noah Flynn in Netflix’s smash hit “The Kissing Booth,” but it’s safe to say his days as just a teen heartthrob are long gone. If you only know him as the bad boy with a motorcycle, you’re missing the evolution that’s turning Elordi into one of his generation’s most intriguing – and elusive – actors.
He could have ridden the “Kissing Booth” wave as a pin-up, but Elordi pivoted, playing Euphoria’s troubled, menacing Nate Jacobs – delivering a performance that’s both uncomfortably raw and compelling. From there, he took a sharp left turn for salt-soaked satire in “Saltburn” and then stepped into the blue suede shoes of Elvis Presley for Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla.” Elordi is clearly interested in defying anyone’s expectations, keen to show there’s a lot more beneath the surface than chiseled cheekbones and brooding glances.
Love Life Under the Spotlight
Of course, it wouldn’t be a modern Hollywood story without tabloids and internet speculation. Elordi’s personal life has been the subject of near-obsessive attention ever since fans watched him fall for Joey King on screen – and, initially, off. They met shooting “The Kissing Booth” in 2017, dated for about a year, and then, in possibly the world’s most awkward act of professionalism, filmed two sequels as exes. Neither has ever sounded thrilled talking about that period, and who can blame them?
The rumor mill kicked into overdrive when Elordi was spotted on vacation with his “Euphoria” co-star Zendaya in 2019. The pair kept things ambiguous, leaving fans to fill in the blanks (which, as always, the internet did eagerly). As the headlines faded, so did the speculation, with both actors moving on and keeping details to themselves.
Elordi’s next public relationship was with Kaia Gerber, the supermodel daughter of Cindy Crawford. Their pandemic-era romance was about as “normal” as it gets for celebrity couples – paparazzi shots featured them grabbing coffee, walking dogs, and navigating lockdown together. After a year or so, they split quietly, and Gerber later spoke kindly of Elordi in Vogue, suggesting this was one Hollywood breakup without drama.
Most recently, Elordi’s been linked to Olivia Jade Giannulli, a YouTuber and actress who knows a thing or two about life in the spotlight. The two have kept things comparably low-key, occasionally spotted by photographers but mostly flying under the radar – at least by Hollywood standards.
Beyond the Dating Headlines
Given the endless fascination with his relationships, you get the sense Elordi would rather talk about anything else. In interviews over the past year, he’s noticeably drawn a firmer line between public and private, opening up a little about his craft but clamming up when the personal questions start.
“I’m trying to live without scrutiny,” he told one reporter in 2022. “The more I give to people I don’t know, the less I have for the people I do.” There’s a clear determination to protect what matters most – a refreshing (and increasingly rare) stance for a young actor whose every move could be fodder for social media.
Past Relationships
Olivia Giannulli
Kaia Gerber
Zendaya
Joey King
Instead, Elordi’s ambitions seem focused on longevity and the challenge of reinvention. With each new role, he’s chipping away at the heartthrob stereotype and carving out space as a serious, thoughtful performer, not just another handsome face in a crowded industry. Whatever comes next – on screen or off – Jacob Elordi looks poised to keep surprising his audience, keeping just enough mystery to fuel the curiosity but protecting enough to keep himself grounded.