The 2026 Oscars were filled with big wins and bright lights, but one moment stole everyone’s hearts. Jacob Elordi, the star of “Frankenstein”, walked the red carpet with a very special lady on his arm: his mother, Melissa. This wasn’t just a sweet family outing; it was the end of a journey that started over a decade ago in Australia. For Jacob, this night was all about keeping a childhood vow.
Jacob Elordi promised his mom he would take her as his date to Oscars when he was only 15
Jacob Elordi is now a Hollywood leading man, but he hasn’t forgotten where he came from. Back when he was a 15-year-old student at an all-boys Catholic school, he made a massive declaration. He told his mother, Melissa, that if he ever made it to the Academy Awards, she would be the one standing by his side. At the 98th Academy Awards, he finally made that dream come true.
The actor shared the story of his “Plan B” during the lead-up to the big night. He recalled a time when his father, John, suggested he might need a backup career just in case acting didn’t work out. Jacob’s response was legendary. He told the source, “My Plan B is the Oscars.”
He also confirmed the long-standing deal with his mom, saying, “I told her when I was 15 that she’d be my date.” Walking the carpet in a sharp, classic tuxedo, Jacob looked every bit the nominee. He was up for Best Supporting Actor for his role as “The Creature” in Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein”. While the work was physically demanding, requiring hours of makeup and heavy prosthetics, the night of the ceremony was all about celebration.
Melissa looked radiant as she joined her son for the historic evening. The pair was seen smiling and chatting with other stars throughout the night. They even shared a few laughs at the lobby bar during the show’s musical performances. Even though Jacob didn’t take home the trophy that night, he won something much better.
He showed the world that he is a man of his word. By bringing his mom to the most famous red carpet in the world, he fulfilled a 13-year-old promise and proved that sometimes, a “Plan B” is exactly what you need.
Originally reported by Samridhi Goel on Momtastic.
