Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi were seen sharing a kiss at Justin Bieber's post-Coachella party over a week ago, sparking immediate speculation about a new romance. However, the relationship is far from brand new, as the Daily Mail has exclusively learned that the supermodel and the actor have actually been dating for more than two months already.
A Relationship Months in the Making
"They have been together for a couple of months already, and it's going well," a source close to the couple revealed to the Daily Mail. "They were an item as far back as early February, so it's been a while. It helps that they have both been in Los Angeles a lot for the past couple of months, it has really given them time to bond."
Kylie Jenner's Matchmaking Role
In a surprising twist, it has also been disclosed that Kendall's younger sister, Kylie Jenner, played a pivotal role as matchmaker for the new couple. The source explained that Kylie spent considerable time around Jacob Elordi during Timothée Chalamet's recent award season activities, as both actors were nominated for different projects.
"Kylie liked him and thought he would be good for Kenny so she was like, girl, get on it, date this guy already," the insider added. Kendall had maintained a friendship with Jacob for years but was reportedly uncertain about moving beyond the friend zone. Kylie, described as having "dominant Leo energy," championed a deeper relationship between them.
Double Date Ambitions
The source further elaborated that Kylie's motivation extended beyond simple matchmaking. "Kylie is the alpha sister and pushed Kenny to start a romance with Jacob because she wanted to set up double dates with Timothee," the insider shared. "She thought it would be fun if she and Timothee and Kenny and Jacob all hung out together."
Early dates reportedly took place at Kendall's Beverly Hills-adjacent home, which the source described as a hub for social gatherings. "Kenny's house is where all the parties happen, a lot of action there, so the four of them got close there," revealed the source. "And Kenny found out she just clicked with Jacob... there was chemistry."
A History of Public Appearances
While the Coachella kiss brought their relationship into the public eye, Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi have been spotted together on multiple occasions over the years. One of their earliest public appearances together was in late February 2022 in Paris, where they were seen socializing with friends Dominic Fike and Luka Sabbat.
Both attended the Bottega Veneta spring/summer fashion show in Milan in September 2024, though they did not appear to be seated together at the event. More recently, they were photographed at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in March, engaged in an intimate conversation while standing face-to-face with no one else in their immediate vicinity.
Previous Relationships
Jacob Elordi was previously linked to influencer Olivia Jade since 2021, though their relationship experienced multiple breakups and reconciliations before ending permanently last year. Prior to that, he had romances with Kaia Gerber and Joey King.
Kendall Jenner has dated several high-profile figures, including musician Bad Bunny and professional basketball players Devin Booker and Ben Simmons. Representatives for both Jenner and Elordi have been contacted for comment regarding their current relationship status.
