Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi have sparked romantic interest following their appearance together at Coachella 2026, with sources confirming the pair are casually dating. The relationship, which began approximately three months ago, represents a low-pressure connection between two celebrities navigating busy professional schedules.
According to an insider speaking to Us Weekly, the 30-year-old model and 28-year-old actor are "casually seeing each other" in an arrangement that prioritizes flexibility over commitment. "It is not serious, but they have been 'hanging out' for a few months now," the source revealed. "It started around awards season in January when they kept running into each other, and felt a deeper connection."
The connection between Jenner and Elordi evolved from a long-standing social acquaintance into something more intimate. "They have known each other socially for years now and have hung out in similar circles, but it became romantic recently," the insider explained. Their relationship appears to have developed organically through repeated encounters during Hollywood's awards season circuit.
Jenner finds Elordi to be "a really cool and down-to-earth guy," according to the source. Interestingly, the Calvin Klein model "doesn't usually go for actors," but her perspective shifted through observing her sister Kylie Jenner's relationship with Timothée Chalamet, which began in April 2023. Kylie "opened her eyes to a new world" regarding the possibility of dating within the entertainment industry.
The casual nature of the relationship suits both parties' current life circumstances. "Kendall really likes him and is just going with it," the source continued. "She likes spending time with him when it works, but she's not trying to force a relationship. It's very much a 'have fun when they're in the same place' situation. Neither of them want anything serious right now."
The pair made their first public appearance together at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in March. They subsequently reunited during the first weekend of Coachella, where they watched Justin Bieber's headlining performance alongside friends. These sightings have fueled speculation about the nature of their relationship, which sources now confirm has romantic elements.
Geographic logistics may influence the relationship's trajectory. While the Euphoria actor has spent recent months in Los Angeles, where the couple has "hung out," Elordi is "leaving again soon" to film another project. The source indicated that Elordi "doesn't want to be tied down," suggesting both individuals value their professional commitments and personal freedom.
An unexpected benefit of the relationship has been social opportunities for the Jenner sisters and their respective partners. "It has been fun for Kylie and Kendall to hang out with Timothée and Jacob together because they are all friendly and have a lot of common ground," the source concluded. "It doesn't happen often, but it has been fun for the four of them."
Representatives for both Jenner and Elordi have not responded to requests for comment regarding the relationship. The lack of official confirmation aligns with the couple's apparent preference for maintaining privacy around their casual arrangement.
Prior to his connection with Jenner, Elordi maintained an on-off relationship with Olivia Jade Giannulli spanning five years. The former couple began dating in 2021 and experienced multiple separations, including splits in August 2022, February 2023, January 2024, and August 2025. After a brief reunion between September and October 2025, the relationship ended definitively. Elordi and Giannulli were last seen together in January.
A source previously told Us Weekly that the final split between Elordi and Giannulli occurred because "it was very short-lived, and they were seeing each other for about a month before they figured out it wasn't working again." Distance played a role, as "Olivia has been in NYC and Jacob has been filming, and has his home base in L.A., so distance was a factor."
The Kardashians star was most recently linked to Bad Bunny from 2023 to 2024 and Devin Booker from 2020 to 2022, according to reports. Her current relationship with Elordi represents a departure from her typical dating patterns, particularly given her historical reluctance to pursue relationships with actors.