Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi have never publicly confirmed their relationship, but recent reports about it now include information about Justin and Hailey Bieber.
Page Six reported that the Biebers have helped bring Jenner and Elordi, who have been the subject of romance rumors for weeks after a series of public appearances, closer together.
The report adds another familiar name to the dating rumors already swirling among one of Hollywood's most photographed friendship groups. Jenner and Elordi have been spotted at Coachella, Hawaii, Los Angeles, and Montecito, but neither has publicly confirmed their relationship.
The Bieber connection is the latest detail.
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According to Page Six, sources said Justin and Hailey Bieber played a role in bringing Jenner and Elordi closer. The publication reported that they were first spotted showing affection for each other at a Coachella after-party hosted by Bieber in April.
This doesn't make the relationship official. However, it does clarify the circle of friends surrounding the rumors: Jenner and Hailey Bieber have been friends for years, and recent reports of encounters indicate that Elordi is part of the same group.
PEOPLE reported that Justin and Hailey later joined Jenner and Elordi for a discreet stroll through Montecito with a larger group. The report claimed it was a get-together for dessert and drinks, not a public debut for the couple.
Recent public appearances have fueled rumors.
Entertainment Weekly reported that Jenner and Elordi were photographed together in Hawaii, after which they were spotted on what appeared to be a double date in Los Angeles with Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet.
PEOPLE also reported that Kylie was thrilled with the pairing and that the group "had a great time together" during the double date.
These reports have taken the story beyond Coachella rumors, but there is still no direct confirmation from Jenner or Elordi.
Jenner reportedly keeps the relationship under wraps.
Page Six reported that sources close to Jenner claim she is trying to keep the relationship private, especially after high-profile romances with Bad Bunny and Devin Booker.
The developments are consistent with this cautious approach. Reports of celebrity public appearances have come from group gatherings, vacation photos, and encounters with paparazzi, rather than red carpet appearances or social media statements from any of the stars.
Elordi is currently going through a busy period in his career: he continues to be invited to film series «"Euphoria"» , and he also stars in films such as «Priscilla» , «Saltburn» , and is preparing to participate in upcoming projects, such as a film by Guillermo del Toro «"Frankenstein"» .
No one has publicly defined the nature of this relationship.
The confirmed portion of the story is limited: multiple outlets reported that Jenner and Elordi were spending time together, Page Six claimed Justin and Hailey Bieber facilitated the rapprochement, and PEOPLE reported that the Biebers later joined them on a group outing.
Unconfirmed information is no less important. Jenner and Elordi have not publicly announced their relationship, and recent reports should not be considered an official statement on their part.
At this point, the story is just a rumor about a Hollywood connection that attracts attention because the same famous circles keep popping up around it.