
Hollywood’s got a new plot twist, and it’s straight outta the Toronto Film Festival! Jacob Elordi, our Aussie heartthrob, and Olivia Jade Giannulli, the LA influencer with serious style, made waves at the premiere of Elordi’s latest flick, ‘Frankenstein,’ on Monday, September 8. Despite their split just weeks ago, the duo looked anything but estranged on that red carpet.
Giannulli, 25, rolled up in a stunning long white gown and dark shades, channeling major SoCal summer vibes even in Canada. Elordi, 28, played the ultimate gentleman, carrying the train of her dress up the steps as they entered the screening together. Social media went wild over the footage, shared by People on Instagram, with fans speculating if this is a sign of a rekindled romance or just pure LA-class friendship.
Watching these two navigate the spotlight post-breakup feels like a scene straight out of a Hollywood rom-com. Are they just keeping it cool for the cameras, or is there more to this story? One thing’s for sure - Tinseltown is buzzing!
Let’s rewind a bit. Us Weekly dropped the bombshell in early August that Elordi and Giannulli had called it quits after an on-and-off three-year romance. The split wasn’t exactly a Malibu sunset kinda ending, with sources spilling that things had been shaky all summer long.
“It’s been a rough ride for them,” an insider dished to Us on August 8. “Olivia needed a breather and jetted off to Paris for a fresh start. A change of scenery was exactly what she was craving.” The distance, paired with Elordi’s packed acting slate, reportedly put major strain on their bond, leading to their recent parting of ways.
While Giannulli is reportedly loving her newfound freedom in the City of Light, Elordi’s been grinding on his career. But seeing them together at the premiere has us wondering if there’s still some unfinished business between these two.
Adding more fuel to the gossip fire, Giannulli was spotted just days before the premiere grabbing dinner in New York City with none other than Glen Powell, alongside her mom, Lori Loughlin, and others at Il Cantinori on September 5. Later, the pair hit up the Treasure Club bar, per intel from the gossip account Deux Moi, sending tongues wagging across the 405.
Before anyone could scream “new couple alert,” a source close to Giannulli shut it down for Us Weekly on Monday. “They’re just tight friends, nothing more. They’ve known each other for years through family connections,” the insider clarified, pointing to Powell’s bond with John Stamos and Loughlin’s ‘Full House’ legacy tying their crew together.
Giannulli, who’s now calling NYC home, seems to be soaking up the single life. “Olivia’s not dating right now and is just vibin’ with new experiences in the Big Apple,” the source added. Sounds like she’s trading Hollywood drama for some East Coast energy!
The LA-born influencer, known for her lifestyle content on YouTube and Instagram, recently opened up about her big move to New York and the whirlwind of emotions that came with it. In an August 24 YouTube video, she got real with her followers about navigating life’s transitions - something every Angeleno stuck in traffic on the 101 can relate to.
“Summer’s always painted as this perfect, carefree time, but I’m here to say it’s okay to feel off or nervous during big changes,” Giannulli shared in her candid vlog.
She also mentioned leaning on therapy to manage the nerves and “uncomfortable changes” of her new chapter, proving even influencers with millions of followers need a mental health check-in. From Paris to NYC, Giannulli’s journey is one to watch - with or without Elordi by her side.
For those keeping score at home, Elordi and Giannulli first sparked dating rumors back in December 2021, spotted together in Los Angeles just weeks after his split from Kaia Gerber. Elordi and Gerber, 24, had been an item for over a year before calling it quits in November 2021, adding another layer to his high-profile love life.
Before Gerber, Elordi’s been linked to some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Joey King and Zendaya. It’s safe to say this guy’s dating history reads like a who’s who of young Hollywood - and with his latest red carpet moment with Giannulli, the saga continues.
So, what’s next for these two? Whether they’re just co-starring in a post-breakup friendship or setting the stage for a sequel, one thing’s for sure - LA’s gossip mill won’t stop spinning anytime soon. Stay tuned, fam!