Jacob Elordi Captures Sweet Candids of Kendall Jenner on Red Carpet at the Academy Museum Gala

Latoya GayleMon, October 19, 2026 at 9:51 AM UTC

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Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi attend the Academy Museum 6th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex on Oct. 17, 2026Credit: Stefanie Keenan/Oscars/Getty -

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi attended the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 17

The pair coordinated in custom Bottega Veneta and Valentino looks while walking the arrivals carpet separately

Rumors about the pair being romantically involved began in spring 2026, though neither has publicly addressed their relationship

Jacob Elordi supported Kendall Jenner at their star-studded date night in Los Angeles.

During the 2026 Academy Museum Gala on Saturday, Oct. 17, the Frankenstein star, 29, was seen taking candid photos of the model, 30, as she had her dress adjusted on the carpet before professional photographers took their snaps.

Jenner appeared equally supportive of Elordi when it was his turn to pose at the event. She was spotted waiting for him alongside big sister Kim Kardashian and pal Hailey Bieber before making their way inside together.

Elordi wore a custom Bottega Veneta tuxedo paired with a white shirt and sunglasses, while The Kardashians star coordinated in a black-and-white polka-dot dress custom-made by Valentino and Cartier jewels.

Jacob Elordi recording Kendall Jenner at the Academy Museum GalaCredit: People

“I’ve always wanted a red carpet polka-dot moment,” Jenner told Vogue. “When I was chatting with my stylist Danielle [Goldberg] a few months ago, I had mentioned this, and sent a bunch of inspiration photos. We came across this Valentino polka-dot dress, and we just loved it.”

“The fabric this dress is made of, silk, is so yummy,” she added, per the outlet. “And the beaded black polka-dots on the bottom half of the dress are such a nice touch—Valentino outdid themselves. It may just be one of the favorites I’ve worn on a carpet!”

Kendall Jenner having her dress adjusted at the Academy Museum GalaCredit: People

The 2026 Academy Museum Gala, which “advances the museum’s mission to celebrate and preserve cinema,” included a performance by Taylor Swift. Meanwhile, filmmaker and composer John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, and Charlize Theron were among the honorees celebrated.

According to a release, proceeds from the event will allow the museum to continue “world-class exhibitions, support educational opportunities, offer dynamic public screenings, and remain accessible to visitors of all ages.”

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Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber at the Academy Museum GalaCredit: People

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Despite walking the arrivals carpet separately, Elordi and Jenner were later photographed eating a steak dinner side by side.

They were also spotted leaving an after-party at the Chateau Marmont together in the same car, per Page Six.

Kendall Jenner, Jacob Elordi and Kim Kardashian at the Academy Museum GalaCredit: People

The Saltburn star and the model have been frequently spotted together since romance rumors first sparked in spring 2026. However, neither has publicly commented on the relationship speculation.

Elordi watched from the front row as Jenner closed out the Bottega Veneta spring/summer 2027 show in Italy on Sept. 26, while the pair were also spotted grabbing a meal in Tokyo after their Hawaii getaway this summer.

In May, a source told PEOPLE that the pair are in the process of figuring out their relationship — but they still have strong feelings for one another.

“They’re not trying to turn this into some big public thing,” said the insider. “They enjoy spending time together in more private settings.”

“They want to keep things low-key while they’re figuring things out naturally,” the source added. “Kendall really likes him, though.”

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