Olivia Jade Giannulli Appears Downcast in New York Following Jacob Elordi's Oscars Flirtations
It cannot be easy witnessing a former partner move on so publicly and with apparent ease. On Monday, Olivia Jade Giannulli, the ex-girlfriend of actor Jacob Elordi, was photographed looking visibly sad while carrying a large water bottle alone in New York City. The star, who gained notoriety for her involvement in the college admissions scandal, wore a simple blue tank top paired with gray sweatpants and black ballet flats during her solitary outing.
Elordi's Lavish Oscars Night Contrasts Sharply
Her sighting comes merely one day after her ex-boyfriend Jacob Elordi was seen being flirtatious with several high-profile women at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The former Kissing Booth actor, nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the horror film Frankenstein, appeared to be thoroughly enjoying Hollywood's biggest night.
Elordi was spotted kissing the hand of single actress Nicole Kidman, smiling warmly at Demi Moore, and engaging in animated conversations with Kendall Jenner and Teyana Taylor at the prestigious Vanity Fair Oscar party. Additionally, at the Night Before bash, the handsome actor was seen holding hands with actress Chase Infiniti. These interactions represent just a few examples of the many ladies he charmed throughout the evening.
A Relationship That Has Finally Ended
Elordi and Giannulli reportedly ended their relationship last year. The 28-year-old actor and the 26-year-old YouTuber initially called it quits in August, briefly rekindled their romance in September, but have now definitively broken up again. A source close to the situation confirmed to People magazine, 'It's fully over. They are not getting back together.'
The couple has experienced an on-again, off-again dynamic since 2021, but there now appears to be little hope for another reconciliation. Giannulli is said to be concentrating on her own family life, particularly following the recent separation of her parents, actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli.
An insider elaborated, 'She's fine about the Jacob split, she's more upset about what's going on with her father.'
Past Reconciliations and Family Approval
Elordi reignited his romance with Giannulli in September, with a source revealing they had 'remained close friends' following their initial breakup. The insider noted at the time, 'Even though they've been on and off, they still talk all the time and remained close friends.'
Her family is reportedly quite fond of the Euphoria actor and were supportive of seeing the relationship rekindle. The source explained, 'Her family really likes him and they have the same circle of friends.'
News of their September reconciliation emerged after Giannulli was seen supporting Elordi at the Toronto International Film Festival, walking together at the premiere of his movie Frankenstein. This sparked immediate speculation that they had resolved their differences and were dating once again.
A Private Romance Compared to Past Transparency
The former couple always made a concerted effort to keep their romance largely out of the public spotlight. This stands in stark contrast to Elordi's previous relationship with model Kaia Gerber, which was much more transparent. During that relationship, Elordi posted photos of them together on his Instagram, and Gerber openly discussed their romance in a 2021 Vogue interview.
The brunette beauty, daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, reflected at the time, 'Being able to be with someone I trust, where we don't want anything from each other, having a safe, steady relationship like that, has really opened my eyes to the possibilities of love and what it feels like to love without conditions. Lust is touching other people or wanting them, but love is really seeing someone.'
As Giannulli navigates this personal period, the juxtaposition between her subdued New York appearance and Elordi's vibrant Oscars night highlights the challenging nature of high-profile breakups in the celebrity world.
