Jacob Elordi is one of the hottest actors in Hollywood right now, thanks to his roles in the hit shows Euphoria and The Kissing Booth. But his personal life has also been making headlines, especially regarding his sexuality and his relationship with Olivia Jade. Is Jacob Elordi gay? Are he and Olivia Jade still together? Here’s what we know so far.
The Tommy Dorfman Controversy
The rumors about Jacob Elordi’s sexuality started when he was photographed getting cozy and kissing Tommy Dorfman, who later revealed her transgender identity. The pictures posted on Dorfman’s Instagram in July 2021 showed the two actors cuddling in a pool and sharing a peck on the lips. Many fans wondered if this meant that Elordi was gay or bisexual, or if he was showing his support for his friend.
Elordi has not commented on the pictures or his sexuality. However, he has talked about being called gay in school. This happened because of his love for drama and participation in plays. In an interview with GQ in September 2021, he said,
“I did eight musicals and six plays in high school. I was a dancer, I was singing. And I was really, really badly bullied. I was called gay a lot. And I was spat on and stuff like that. It was pretty gnarly.”
Despite these rumors, a source close to Elordi has stated that he is not gay or bisexual. The source told Us Weekly in August 2021,
“Jacob is straight. He doesn’t understand why his sexuality is being questioned just because he’s a good friend to Tommy.”
The Olivia Jade Romance
Elordi faced questions about his sexuality. He was also rumored to be dating Olivia Jade. Olivia Jade is Lori Loughlin’s daughter. Lori Loughlin is an actress. Mossimo Giannulli is Olivia Jade’s father. He is a fashion designer.
Olivia Jade is a social media influencer. She was involved in the college admissions scandal. The scandal landed her parents in prison.
The sparks between Elordi and Olivia Jade flew in December 2021 when they were spotted together at a party in Los Angeles. They were seen holding hands and dancing, and a source told E! News that they “looked very comfortable and happy together.” They continued to hang out in the following months, and in May 2022, these two confirmed their relationship by posting a lovely picture of them kissing on Instagram.
However, their romance seemed to hit a rough patch in January 2024, when they reportedly broke up. A source told People that they “decided to go their separate ways” and “had a lot of fun together, but it wasn’t meant to be.” The source added that they “remain friends and have no hard feelings.”
The Dancing With the Stars Drama
Olivia Jade may have contributed to the breakup by being involved in rumors with her Dancing With the Stars partner, Val Chmerkovskiy. Olivia Jade joined the popular reality show in September 2023 and danced with Val Chmerkovskiy. People speculated they were more than just partners because they had good chemistry on the dance floor. They hugged and kissed on the cheek after their performance.
Olivia Jade addressed these rumors on TikTok, posting a video of her and Val laughing and joking around. She captioned the video, “We are just friends. He is a happily married man. Everyone chill.” Val is married to fellow dancer Jenna Johnson, who competed on the show.
The Latest Update
But just when fans thought Elordi and Olivia Jade were over for good, new reports emerged that they were back together. An article from Elle published on January 18, 2024, claimed that the two actors were spotted together multiple times in the past week, and that they looked “very much in love.” The article cited eyewitnesses who saw them holding hands, hugging, and kissing in public.
Jacob Elordi & Olivia Jade are still dating, @ETNow reports. PIC.TWITTER.COM/ZPIE41RTW9
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) JANUARY 18, 2024
However, another article from E! News published on the same day contradicted this claim and said that Elordi and Olivia Jade were not dating again. The article mentioned that they were seen together in Italy and Idaho but were just “friendly exes” who “still care about each other.” The article also stressed that neither had any official confirmation regarding their current status.
The Online Discourse
As the media continues to speculate about Elordi and Olivia Jade’s relationship, the online discourse on Elordi’s sexuality also persists. There are several Twitter posts and comments from users who claim that he is gay and that he is hiding his true self. Some of them cite his role as a gay character in Euphoria, his friendship with Tommy Dorfman, and his feminine mannerisms as evidence. Others assert that he is straight and that he has dated women in the past, such as Zendaya and Joey King. Some of them accuse the media of trying to label him or force him to come out.
None of these claims have solid evidence. Elordi has not addressed them directly. It’s unfair and disrespectful to assume or impose anything about his sexuality. His sexuality is personal and private. We should respect his choice and support his work until he decides to share his truth. He is more than just his sexuality or his relationship. He is a talented and versatile actor who deserves recognition for his craft.
