Jacob Elordi

Jacob Elordi is an Australian actor who has swiftly climbed from teen sensation to respected performer. He is famous for his roles as Noah Flynn in Netflix's The Kissing Booth series and Nate Jacobs in HBO's Euphoria, the latter of which showcased his dramatic range and contributed to the show's cultural phenomenon status. In 2023, Elordi garnered critical acclaim for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola's Priscilla and his performance as Felix Catton in Emerald Fennell's Saltburn, earning a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. He is distinctive for his commanding presence and his deliberate career move towards artistically ambitious work. Fans relate to his ability to navigate complex characters and his evolution into a dynamic force in contemporary entertainment. Elordi is set to star as The Creature in the upcoming 2025 film Frankenstein.[edit]

Jacob Nathaniel Elordi was born on June 26, 1997, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He grew up in Brisbane, raised in a middle-class family that placed a strong emphasis on sports, particularly rugby. Elordi dedicated his early years to the sport, playing rugby competitively throughout his childhood. However, his athletic aspirations were abruptly cut short around age 16 when he sustained a severe back injury during secondary school. This injury proved to be a pivotal moment in his life, redirecting his focus and pushing him toward drama classes and local theater.

With no formal acting training beyond his high school education, Elordi began to explore his newfound passion for performance. His very first experience in front of the camera was as an uncredited extra in the 2017 film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, which was filmed in Australia. In 2017, at the age of 20, Elordi made the significant decision to move to Los Angeles, armed with limited savings and ambitious dreams.

The initial period in Hollywood was challenging; he spent months crashing on friends' couches while relentlessly pursuing auditions and facing numerous rejections. His persistence eventually paid off, however. After a demanding period of struggle, his breakthrough came with the audition for Netflix's The Kissing Booth. This pivotal role, where he portrayed Noah Flynn, launched his career and quickly brought him early fame, cementing his status as a rising star. [edit]

Elordi's breakthrough arrived with The Kissing Booth (2018), a Netflix rom-com that amassed over 40 million views in its first month, catapulting him to overnight fame. He reprised the role in two sequels, collectively drawing hundreds of millions of streams and making him a teen heartthrob. He pivoted dramatically with Euphoria (2019-present), HBO's cultural phenomenon, where his portrayal of the abusive jock Nate Jacobs earned critical acclaim as a career-defining performance. In 2023, he delivered two standout film roles: Elvis Presley in Priscilla and Felix Catton in Saltburn. The latter earned him a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actor and became Prime Video's most-watched title in the UK that year. In 2025, he starred as The Creature in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, which earned an Oscar nomination. As of 2026, his latest release is Wuthering Heights, where he plays Heathcliff opposite Margot Robbie. [edit]

Jacob Elordi is widely perceived as a tall, brooding, intensely private heartthrob who has successfully transitioned from teen rom-com stardom to serious dramatic roles. His aesthetic is often described as old-Hollywood meets modern brooding masculinity—sharp tailoring, minimal social media, and a preference for artistic, atmospheric photography. Fans appreciate his commitment to challenging material and his Australian dry wit in rare interviews. There is no single official fandom name, though "Elordi Girls" or "Jacob's Creatures" (post-Frankenstein) appear informally. Fan culture includes deep-dive character analysis on TikTok, "Saltburn dance" recreations, and appreciation for his physical transformation across roles. His public voice is laconic, thoughtful, and occasionally self-deprecating.[edit]

While Jacob Elordi commands a vast global audience, his fanbase operates without a formal moniker or centralized organization. Unofficial communities exist on social platforms and dedicated websites, yet no single collective name like those found in other entertainment sectors has been adopted by the community. These groups primarily coordinate through standard digital channels rather than structured campaigns or legendary rituals, focusing instead on supporting his transition from teen stardom to serious dramatic work.

Despite the absence of a named fandom, Elordi's prominence is quantified by the iFANN Global Fame Rankings, which place him as the 336th most famous person in the world. Within his home nation, he stands as the 13th most famous person in Australia and the 8th most famous person from Australia. His influence extends across the broader region where he is ranked the 23rd most famous person in Oceania, while in the specific sector of television and streaming, he holds the position of the 30th most famous person in TV & Streaming. These placements reflect a trajectory of sustained visibility that tracks global attention across media coverage, search, and consumption signals worldwide, maintaining steady positions from previous cycles.[edit]

A severe back injury sustained during rugby at age sixteen abruptly ended his athletic aspirations, redirecting his focus toward drama classes and local theater. Before securing his first role, he appeared as an uncredited extra in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales in 2017. He initially rejected the part of Nate Jacobs in Euphoria due to fears of being typecast as a high school bully, a decision that would later define his career. By the time he turned twenty-eight, he had accumulated forty-six acting credits across film and television. His imposing stature of six feet five inches remains a defining physical trait utilized in many of his roles.

Recent narratives surrounding his personal life have generated significant media interest, particularly regarding his relationship with Kendall Jenner. Reports from mid-2026 detail their quiet months together before public sightings in Montecito and Hawaii culminated in a comprehensive timeline published by Elle. While these events dominate headlines, they are categorized as contemporary celebrity news rather than established folklore. No documented incidents of crowds shutting down streets or fans fainting have entered cultural mythology; his legend remains rooted in his professional evolution and physical presence rather than chaotic anecdotes.[edit]

Elordi was raised by his Australian parents in Brisbane, but he has kept their identities private. He has not publicly confirmed any siblings. He attended a local secondary school in Brisbane and did not pursue higher education or formal acting training. [edit]

Elordi frequently collaborates with director Emerald Fennell, who cast him in both Saltburn (2023) and Wuthering Heights (2026). He starred opposite Joey King in the Kissing Booth trilogy and has worked with Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney on Euphoria. His Frankenstein (2025) was directed by Guillermo del Toro and co-starred Oscar Isaac. [edit]

Jacob Elordi's dating history has been closely followed by fans. His first known relationship was with Joey King, his co-star in The Kissing Booth, from 2017 to 2018. They split amicably due to long-distance after filming. In 2019, he was briefly and publicly rumored to be involved with Zoe Kravitz after they were seen together at a party, though neither confirmed it. From 2020 to 2021, he dated model Kaia Gerber; the on-off relationship ended mutually, with Gerber stating that "great people don't always make great couples." He then dated Olivia Jade from 2021 to 2022, a relationship that ended amicably amid her college admissions scandal. In early 2023, he had a brief relationship with model Neelam Gill. As of 2026, Elordi is single and has stated in interviews that he is focusing on his career. [edit]

Heading into 2026, iFANN currently estimates Jacob Elordi's net worth at $12 million. This valuation reflects earnings from his primary acting salaries, which included over $1 million per Kissing Booth sequel, $2 million for Saltburn, and more than $3 million for Frankenstein. Endorsement deals with TAG Heuer since 2023 and Hugo Boss since 2022 have contributed over $2 million to his total. Additional income stems from executive producer fees for He Went That Way in 2023 and the acquisition of a $4 million home in Los Angeles that same year. His financial standing has grown steadily from an estimated $5 million in 2021 to the current figure, driven by higher-profile film roles and brand partnerships.[edit]

Jacob Elordi has won a People's Choice Award for Favorite Dramatic Movie Performance for Saltburn in 2024 and received the Gotham Vanguard Tribute Award in 2025 for his work in Frankenstein and his overall career. [edit]