Jacob Elordi's 2022 is off to a good start. Though he initially didn't want to do a Kissing Booth 3, he still appeared on the recently premiered Netflix film. Then there's his more mature role in the teen series Euphoria whose season 2 just aired in January. With all this exposure, fans can't help but be curious about the heartthrob's love life.
During his first ever talk show appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Elordi mentioned a certain "girlfriend" and admitted that he had a childhood crush on this TV actress. In light of that, we also thought it's about time we looked back at the actor's dating history.
Jacob Elordi Had A Childhood Crush On 'Modern Family' Star Julie Bowen
Modern Family star Julie Bowen was hosting Kimmel when Elordi dropped by the show. She introduced the young actor as a "calm grown-ass Australian man" who plays "Nate [Jacobs, in Euphoria], the troubled American teen who can't seem to find his shirt." The actress couldn't have been more accurate with that description. But when Elordi came out, he revealed that he was actually "a nervous boy" backstage. When asked why, the 24-year-old said it was everything, including Bowen.
"Goodness, I think everything. You — I'm such a huge fan of you," Elordi confessed to Bowen. "I actually had a crush on you when I was younger." The 51-year-old immediately crawled towards the actor to kiss him on the cheek. Both were obviously distracted by the turn of events. "I can't even. What an angel," the actress gushed. "Oh my god. Okay, I'm supposed to ask you all these questions but my head's all a flutter." Elordi said he felt the same.
You'd think the rest of the conversation would be awkward, but the two actually had a great time. At one point, the Kissing Booth star mentioned in passing that his "girlfriend" had to cut his hair when he had a mullet because he was "not that cute" to pull it off. Bowen didn't ask for more details about the girl (we'll spill the tea later). But at least she got Elordi talking about the stunt penises in Euphoria. Not a bad conclusion to Bowen's first hosting gig.
Who Has Dated Jacob Elordi?
Elordi has already been linked to several women in the four years that he's been in the limelight. His first celebrity girlfriend was Joey King who played his love interest in his breakout film Kissing Booth. They became an item while filming the Netflix hit back in 2017. "Was it love at first sight? Well, I thought he was very cute when we first met," King said of the affair. "But it started as a friendship. Right away we were talking about gross things with each other. But before long I started to realize, 'Hey, I think I kind of like this person!'"
They broke up in November 2018 after Elordi announced that he was taking a break from social media. He took to his Instagram story to inform fans that he'd "be signing off on this whole social media shabang while I work," most likely on Euphoria. King soon tweeted, "Thank god I have my dog tho" which sparked breakup rumors. Not long after the series of cryptic social media activities, the split was officially confirmed. However, the two kept it under wraps for a while. Both struggled with handling all the attention from their fans and the press.
In summer 2019, Elordi had a fling with model Cari Flowers. By August that year, the actor started dating his Euphoria co-star, Zendaya. "They started as close friends but it became romantic after their show ended," said a source. "They have been inseparable since last summer and have been making time for each other in between projects. Jacob has met Zendaya's family, and everyone adores him. They have a lot of fun together and have a lot in common." They split in September 2020 — the same month Elordi was spotted hanging out with Cindy Crawford's model daughter Kaia Gerber.
On September 1, 2020, The two were seen dining in Nobu in Malibu. Gerber was actually the girlfriend who got rid of Elordi's mullet. The two broke up in November 2021. An insider said that it was an "amicable" split. Apparently, the two drifted apart due to their clashing schedules. "Their schedules conflicted," said the source. "They weren't spending much time together. It seemed like they were going backward instead of forward and that’s why it wasn't working. It has been a long time coming. From what I hear there are no hard feelings and they're still on speaking terms."
Who Is Jacob Elordi's Girlfriend Now?
Elordi has recently been spotted with YouTuber Olivia Jade Giannulli who was famously caught in the college admissions scandal. A source said that the two are currently "having fun" together. "They are hanging out and seeing where it goes, but are definitely interested in each other. " shared the insider. "It's been really easy and fun, and Olivia is really happy when she's hanging with him." They added that the two share plenty of mutual friends. Another source labeled the status of the divisive couple as "casually dating."
