Jacob Elordi
Bio
Jacob Elordi is an Australian actor who rose to global stardom as the brooding, complex heartthrob Noah Flynn in Netflix’s The Kissing Booth franchise (2018–2021). However, it was his Emmy-nominated portrayal of the troubled, charismatic high school football star Nate Jacobs in the HBO drama Euphoria (2019–present) that cemented him as a generation-defining talent. Born and raised in Brisbane, Australia, Elordi initially pursued a career in professional basketball before shifting his focus to acting. After relocating to Los Angeles, he landed his breakout role in The Kissing Booth, but quickly sought more challenging, darker material to avoid typecasting. His performance in Euphoria earned critical praise for its raw vulnerability and physical intensity, showcasing a dramatic range far beyond the romantic lead stereotype. He has since collaborated with acclaimed auteurs: playing Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola’s dreamlike Priscilla (2023), starring opposite Cailee Spaeny in the haunted thriller He Went That Way, and taking on the role of Lt. Felix Sparks in the WWII drama The Narrow Road to the Deep North. Known for his imposing 6’5” frame, deep resonant voice, and old-Hollywood leading-man looks, Elordi has become a favorite of luxury fashion houses like Bottega Veneta and a muse for directors seeking quiet, brooding masculinity. He continues to balance independent films with major studio projects, positioning himself as one of the most compelling actors of his generation.
Accomplishments
2025 - Movie: Frankenstein
Genre: Horror / Gothic Drama
Co-stars: Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz
Description: Elordi portrayed The Creature in Guillermo del Toro‘s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel. Critics praised his performance as "transformative" and "marvelous in conveying the monster’s intelligence, sensitivity, and inherent gentleness" . This role earned Elordi his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, as well as BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.
2023 - Movie: Saltburn
Genre: Black Comedy / Psychological Thriller
Co-stars: Barry Keoghan, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant
Description: Elordi played Felix Catton, a wealthy and charismatic Oxford University student who becomes the object of his classmate’s obsession. Critics called it a "star-making role" and Elordi a "revelation" . The performance earned him a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
2019–present - Series: Euphoria
Genre: Teen Drama
Co-stars: Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer
Description: Elordi plays Nate Jacobs, a troubled high school football player and antagonist with an abusive father. Described as his "breakout role," it marked an "impressive career pivot" from romantic leads to complex, dramatic acting . The role cemented him as a serious actor and earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination as part of the ensemble.
News
Kendall Jenner Romance (June 2026)
Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner have been spotted on multiple dates in Tokyo, Japan, fueling romance rumors that began in early 2026 . The pair dined at ramen spot Udon Shin and pizzeria Seirinkan, with staff posting photos to social media . Sources say the relationship began around awards season in January 2026 and intensified after a getaway to Hawaii in May 2026 . While neither has publicly confirmed the relationship, insiders describe it as "new and casual" but growing "much more serious".
