Rumors surrounding Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi have picked up after the two were spotted spending time together at Coachella 2026. While their recent outings have fueled speculation, insiders suggest the situation may not be as serious as it appears. According to a source, the pair is currently keeping things casual despite an apparent connection. The same insider also claims that Jenner’s dating preferences may explain why this pairing is somewhat unexpected.
Kendall Jenner ‘doesn’t usually go for actors’ but Kylie ‘opened her eyes to a new world,’ per source
Us Weekly reported that Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi are currently “casually seeing each other,” though the connection is said to be light and without pressure. A source claimed the two began spending more time together earlier this year after repeatedly crossing paths during awards season. While they had “known each other socially for years,” the relationship is said to have turned more personal only recently.
The same source alleged that Elordi fits a different mold compared to Jenner’s past partners. “[She] doesn’t usually go for actors,” the insider reportedly shared, suggesting that her dating history has leaned more toward athletes and musicians. Jenner was previously linked to Bad Bunny and Devin Booker, which reflects that pattern.
However, the insider claims her perspective may have shifted in part due to her sister, Kylie Jenner. Through Kylie’s relationship with Timothée Chalamet, the model was allegedly “opened her eyes to a new world.” The source suggests this exposure made her more open to dating someone in the acting industry.
Even so, the connection between Jenner and Elordi is described as easygoing rather than serious. “She’s not trying to force a relationship,” the insider claimed, adding that the two enjoy spending time together when their schedules align. With Elordi reportedly preparing to leave Los Angeles for filming, distance could also play a role in keeping things casual.
