Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner may have solidified their status as one of Hollywood's hottest new couples following their recent date night in Santa Barbara. However, critics have pointed out a notable detail after footage emerged of their affectionate post-dinner display on Sunday.
While the Australian movie star, 28, could not keep his hands off the model, 30, many observers noted that she did not appear to reciprocate the same level of affection. One person wrote, 'Not an ounce of PDA going on. She looks fed up tbh.' Another added, 'She doesn't seem that bothered,' while a third commented, 'Her body language is "don't touch me." Arms crossed, leaning away from him, not into him in any way.'
Others agreed, pointing out Jenner's body language in the video that surfaced of her and Elordi walking back to the car after their date night. 'He's the touchy feely type. She always crosses her arms,' someone noted. Another commented, 'She is standing in a very defensive position with her arms crossed and that does not signal an openness to affection. She has never looked comfortable showing affection to men.'
One theorised, 'She does not seem happy with him. Probably got in some type of argument. He's trying to get her past it and she's having none of it.' Another wrote, 'Looks like she is recoiling. Seems unwanted from her,' while someone else added, 'Her body language screams "get off me." She's really not into him.'
Reports emerged over the weekend of Elordi and Jenner looking smitten as they headed out in Santa Barbara in matching black outfits on Sunday. The Euphoria star could not keep his hands off Jenner as he placed an affectionate hand on the back of her neck while they waited for their car. The Oscar nominee, who recently enjoyed a getaway to Hawaii with Jenner, was also pictured wrapping an arm around the reality star as they chatted with friends. A casually dressed Elordi gave Jenner his full attention as they stared into one another's eyes, making their romance increasingly public.
Earlier this month, the new couple were seen drinking rosé on the beach in Hawaii, marking their first public sighting together since news of their relationship emerged. They were later seen on a giddy double date with Jenner's sister Kylie, 28, and her boyfriend of three years, Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet, 30.
Jenner and Elordi were first romantically linked after they were seen 'making out and all over each other' during Justin Bieber's post-show party at Coachella last month. A source told Daily Mail that Kylie had played matchmaker. 'Kylie was around Jacob a lot during Timothee [Chalamet's] award season marathon because Jacob was nominated for Frankenstein and Timothee was nominated for Marty Supreme,' the source revealed. 'Kylie is the alpha sister and pushed Kenny to start a romance with Jacob because she wanted to set up double dates with Timothee.'
Jenner and Elordi have been friendly for years. Elordi attended Jenner's 2022 birthday bash, and they were seen locked in conversation at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in March. Elordi has been linked to a slew of love interests over the years, each with varying degrees of fame. He memorably dated his The Kissing Booth co-star Joey King for a year before their relationship ended in 2018. He then moved on to Euphoria co-star Zendaya, with the pair seen kissing in early 2020. Next up was Cindy Crawford's supermodel daughter, Kaia Gerber, whom he dated for a year until late 2021. Most recently, the Wuthering Heights star had a highly publicized several-year on-off romance with Lori Loughlin's influencer daughter Olivia Jade Giannulli, which ended in 2025.
For her part, Jenner has enjoyed a string of famous boyfriends, including professional athletes Devin Booker and Ben Simmons, as well as rapper Bad Bunny.
