Jacob Elordi entered Hollywood as an uncredited extra in the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017). It was his first time on the sets of a Hollywood movie, and at that time, he was just 17. Fast forward to 2025, and he is one of the most popular young actors in the world and Hollywood’s current heartthrob. At this year’s Venice Film Festival, Elordi’s film, Frankenstein, directed by the filmmaking genius, Guillermo del Toro, received one of the longest standing ovations.
Jacob Elordi’s acting career so far: From an uncredited extra in Pirates of the Caribbean to a standing ovation in Venice for Frankenstein and buzz with Wuthering Heights
Days after experiencing the biggest moment of his career so far, Jacob Elordi started trending on social media once again on September 3, 2025, after Warner Bros. Pictures dropped the trailer of Wuthering Heights. For the uninitiated, Elordi will be seen opposite Margot Robbie in this psychological romantic gothic drama, based on Emily Bronte’s 1847 novel by the same name. Emerald Fennell directed the film, and once again, Elordi’s name started reverberating all over the internet.
Over the years, we have witnessed numerous Australian actors, including Hugh Jackman, Heath Ledger, Chris Hemsworth, Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman, and Margot Robbie, dominate Hollywood. It’s fair to say that Jacob Elordi is eyeing a spot on this list. After his uncredited role in Pirates of the Caribbean (2017), Elordi made his acting debut in Australian cinema with the film, Swinging Safari (2018). In the same year, he stepped into Hollywood with the iconic teen romantic-comedy trilogy, The Kissing Booth. Elordi’s chemistry with his co-star, Joey King, remains a special favourite among cinephiles.
Jacob Elordi’s journey from “Netflix’s Pretty Boy” to being called the successor of Heath Ledger
In the following years, he was typecast in “All-American-teenager” roles, appearing in films such as 2 Hearts, The Kissing Booth Trilogy, On Swift Horses, and Saltburn. Courtesy of all these roles, Elordi began to receive widespread attention and global acclaim for his looks, physique, and style quotient. He was crowned as one of GQ’s Men of the Year for Timeless Elegance in 2023, Vogue included him in their list of 15 Best-Dressed Celebrities of 2013, Runner-up in GQ’s “Most Stylish Man” reader poll, and won the Sexiest New Heartthrob category in People’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Poll.
In an interview with Men’s Health, Jacob Elordi candidly admitted that his looks have overshadowed his acting ability, reflecting on the overwhelming attention he receives for his appearance. He said, “I was so terribly nervous that I wouldn’t be what the script wanted me to be. I’m not as obsessed with Jacob Elordi’s body as everyone else is.” To avoid being typecast in “Pretty boy” roles, Elordi took on character-driven roles in films like Euphoria, Priscilla, He Went That Way, Saltburn, Frankenstein, Wuthering Heights, and The Dog Stars. As a result, he is no longer associated with his looks, and after seeing his acting in Frankenstein, critics are labelling him as the rightful successor to Heath Ledger.
Jacob Elordi’s dating history: Euphoria actor dated Kaia Gerber, Zendaya, Olivia Jade and Joey King
Moving on to Jacob Elordi’s personal life, which has always been a topic of immense interest among his fans. So far in his life, the handsome hunk has dated some of the most stunning and desirable actresses in Hollywood. The first actress with whom Elordi was linked in his life after coming to Hollywood was his The Kissing Booth co-star, Joey King. Reports were rife that the two fell in love while working together, but after just one year, they reportedly parted ways. Even after their alleged breakup, they continued to work together and even reprised their on-screen romance in the sequels.
After allegedly parting ways with Joey King, Jacob Elordi was linked with his Euphoria co-star, Zendaya, who is now reportedly engaged to Tom Holland. From 2019 to 2020, reports surfaced that Elordi and Zendaya were spotted vacationing together in Greece. Unfortunately, Zendaya and Elordi parted ways in 2020, and in the same year, the latter crossed paths with another famous model, Kaia Jordan Gerber, who is now dating Lewis Pullman.
Jacob Elordi and Kaia Jordan Gerber were first spotted in Malibu in September 2020. Although there wasn’t anything serious between the two at that time, by Halloween, they were posting couples costumes on social media. Unfortunately, in November 2021, they reportedly split despite any public drama. The next girl that came into Elordi’s life was Olivia Jade Giannulli, a renowned American YouTuber.
Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade Giannulli came together in December 2021 and were enjoying each other’s company and taking things slowly. Unfortunately, the pair broke up in August 2022, but they reunited in the summer of 2023, which came as a huge surprise to their respective fan bases. Just when their fans thought Elordi and Olivia were still dating and keeping this low-key, People broke the news in August 2025 that they had decided to end their relationship. It came as a shock to many, but Elordi’s massive fan base is convinced that he is yet to find the love of his life, and they’re glad that he is currently focused on his acting career.
Fast forward to September 2025, and Jacob Elordi is fully focused on his acting career. The actor has started getting the attention of film critics, who used to discard him earlier because of his image as a “rom-com hero”. The actor himself has admitted that he wants to take on more character-driven roles, allowing him to showcase his acting prowess to the world, which is often overshadowed by his good looks.
Jacob Elordi’s journey has been incredible so far, but not everyone is aware that he was once bullied for his physique. During his childhood, he was bullied in school for his height, but now it is one of his biggest advantages as an actor. Just like that, people who say that he is in Hollywood just because of his looks are hiding in their caves after watching his performance in Euphoria, Priscilla, He Went That Way, Saltburn, and Frankenstein. We hope he continues to shine in the future and remains committed to taking on character-driven roles.
What are your thoughts on The Kissing Booth actor, Jacob Elordi’s, dating history and his transformation from being a “rom-com guy” to an actor who can pull off character-driven roles? Let us know.
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