Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi have been dating since February, according to multiple sources citing insider accounts and public sightings.
The relationship began through the influence of Kendall’s younger sister, Kylie Jenner, who reportedly encouraged the pairing after noticing chemistry between Jacob and her boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet. Kylie allegedly told Kendall to “leg los” and pursue Jacob, framing it as a setup for future double dates.
Despite knowing each other for years, the pair only transitioned from acquaintances to romantic partners after Kylie’s intervention. An insider described her as the “Alpha-Schwester” who pushed Kendall to move Jacob “out of the friend zone.”
Their early dates included a private double date at Kendall’s Los Angeles home, where both reportedly felt an immediate connection. Sources noted that their frequent presence in LA over recent weeks gave them the time to deepen their bond.
The couple made their first public appearance together in early April at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where they were seen kissing at a party hosted by Justin Bieber. Kendall attended with her sisters Kylie and Kourtney Kardashian.
Prior sightings trace back to late 2022, when Jacob attended Kendall’s birthday party, and to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party earlier in 2026, where they were observed in deep conversation. Both move within overlapping celebrity circles, though neither has publicly confirmed the relationship.
Kendall’s romantic history includes high-profile relationships with Bad Bunny, Devin Booker, A$AP Rocky, and Harry Styles, though she typically keeps her private life out of the spotlight. Jacob has similarly been linked to Olivia Jade, Kaia Gerber, Zendaya, and Joey King, while maintaining a guarded approach to personal matters.
Their current romance reflects a pattern of discreet celebrity pairings that emerge through trusted social networks before surfacing in public — a dynamic amplified by festival culture and social media scrutiny.
How did Kylie Jenner influence Kendall and Jacob’s relationship?
Kylie Jenner reportedly facilitated the connection between Kendall and Jacob Elordi by encouraging her sister to pursue him after noticing mutual chemistry during events with her boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet, whom she believed would be a good match for Kendall.
Have Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi publicly confirmed their relationship?
No, neither Kendall Jenner nor Jacob Elordi has publicly confirmed the relationship, despite multiple sightings and insider reports indicating they have been dating since February.
