Jacob Elordi, He may be one of Hollywood's fastest-rising stars, but insiders say even the Euphoria actor has been dazzled by the elite world surrounding his supposed girlfriend. Kendall Jenner .
As the couple continues to fuel romance rumors with public appearances from Coachella to Hawaii, sources claim Elordi is increasingly drawn to Jenner's billionaire circle, influential industry connections, and high-profile family.
According to insiders, the Australian actor has unexpectedly become part of the Kardashian-Jenner family, and this already opens up great opportunities for him in the future.
Jacob Elordi finds Kendall Jenner's inner circle "impressive." ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
Jacob Elordi has worked with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, but insiders say he still has "a certain amount of admiration" for Kendall's social circle.
The source reported Daily Mail , that Elordi is particularly fascinated by the big names surrounding the supermodel.
«"He's thrilled with her social circle, which he called 'impressive' because it's full of powerful people," the insider said, adding, "One name after another. Jacob is certainly thrilled.".
Lately, the 28-year-old has been spending time with Kendall's inner circle, including Kylie Jenner and her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet, as well as Hailey and Justin Bieber.
Elordi is particularly impressed by Kendall's billionaire half-sister Kim Kardashian, whom he "holds with enormous respect and admiration" due to her success with her SKIMS brand and burgeoning acting career, according to insiders.
A source said that for the Hollywood star, entering such an influential social circle was an exciting development, especially given the continued growth of his own career.
«Elordi's New World is very different from Olivia Jade's Circle.
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According to a source, Jacob Elordi sees a stark difference between Kendall's social circle and that of his ex-girlfriend, Olivia Jade Giannulli.
Elordi and Giannulli dated on and off for four years before finally splitting in October 2025.
While the source stressed that the Frankenstein star still "loves Giannulli very much and they remain friends," he claimed he had issues with some aspects of her social circle.
«"When he was with Olivia, their social circle was a bunch of L.A. boys who loved to party," the insider said, adding, "Olivia is great, she's a nice girl, but a lot of her friends are privileged people, they're quite stuck up.".
On the other hand, Kendall's social life is reportedly much more business-focused. "Everyone is focused on the IPO and becoming a billionaire," the source explained. "It's a new level, and he's thrilled. Everyone in Kendall's circle is very supportive.".
Jacob Elordi has reportedly managed to win over Kris Jenner and her influential network of contacts.
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Another major factor that has impressed Elordi is Kris Jenner's reported willingness to support him in the professional sphere.
According to a source close to the situation, the Kardashian matriarch has made it clear that she is willing to help him advance his career beyond acting.
«"Chris constantly asks, 'How can I help you get rich? I have connections.' And he really does. All this support is very appealing," the source claims.
A source close to Chris also pointed to her friendship with billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, saying, "They're a phone call away." He added, "They're great at bringing ideas to life," referring to their participation in the 2026 Met Gala.
The source also noted the reality TV star's close ties to major figures in the fashion world, including Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana, Olivier Rousteing and Tommy Hilfiger.
Meanwhile, Kendall herself has long-standing ties to luxury brands like Calvin Klein and Gucci, opening up even more opportunities for Elordi to advance in the fashion world.
Elordi can earn a huge fee for her modeling work.
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According to insiders, Kendall Jenner has already started to persuade Jacob Elordi to expand his modeling career and do something much more profitable.
Although the actor has worked as a model before, the source claims that Kendall believes he should be aiming for much more.
«"Kendall suggested Jacob get into modeling as a lucrative side hustle, and she and her mom have all the connections," the insider said.
They also noted that Chris could have accomplished this with one call, adding, "Looks like Jacob will now have a huge extra income.".
The source added: "He's already done a lot of modelling work, but she's advising him to move up to the big leagues for the big money.".
Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner's romance has been developing for several months.
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Although Elordi and Kendall's romance is new, insiders claim their connection has been quietly developing for quite some time.
They were first seen together in Paris in February 2022, when they spent time with Luka Sabbat.
Later, in September 2024, they attended the same Bottega Veneta spring/summer show, and were then spotted together again at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in March, where they were photographed having a casual conversation face-to-face.
Rumors of the couple's romance intensified after they were spotted kissing at Justin Bieber's Coachella afterparty. Since then, they have reportedly spent time together in Hawaii and Montecito, where Kendall owns a $23 million equestrian estate.
In April, reports emerged that they had been dating for several months. "They started dating back in early February, so it's been quite a while," the insider said, adding, "It helps that they've both been spending a lot of time in Los Angeles over the past couple of months; it's really given them time to bond.".
The source also reported that Kylie acted as matchmaker. "Kylie spent a lot of time with Jacob during the [Chalamet] awards marathon because Jacob was nominated for Frankenstein and Timothée was nominated for Marty Supreme," the insider explained.
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