Jacob Elordi arrived at the 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles with his mother, Melissa, as his date. The 28-year-old Australian actor, nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Frankenstein, shared warm cuddles with her on the red carpet.
Red Carpet Style
Elordi cut a sharp figure in a black tuxedo featuring bold lapels, a crisp white shirt, black bow tie, and polished Oxford shoes. He sported a neatly groomed mustache and a subtle mullet hairstyle.
Melissa turned heads in a strapless, floor-length gown adorned with multicolored sequins and beaded floral patterns in jewel tones. She styled her hair swept back, paired with minimal makeup and simple drop earrings.
Oscars Outcome
Elordi narrowly missed out on the Best Supporting Actor award, which went to Sean Penn for his performance in One Battle After Another.
Pre-Oscars Flirtation
The night before, at MPTF’s 24th Annual Night Before event, Elordi appeared flirty with 25-year-old actress Chase Infiniti, star of One Battle After Another. He draped an arm around her shoulder, and the pair held hands while laughing together. Melissa also attended the pre-Oscars gathering.
Romantic Background
Elordi recently rekindled his on-off romance with influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli, daughter of actress Lori Loughlin and designer Mossimo Giannulli. The pair first appeared together in December 2021. Despite past breakups, they maintain close contact and share social circles. Her family approves of him.
Previous links include Kissing Booth co-star Joey King, Euphoria co-star Zendaya, and model-actress Kaia Gerber.
Nomination Joy
For his portrayal of the Creature in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, Elordi earned the nod. “I am beside myself,” he said of the milestone. “I am so excited. I mean, I’m 28 years old. It’s wind in the sails.”
He learned of the nomination alongside his mother: “My mother is with me right now, and I heard her phone ring and it woke me from my sleep. Then I heard her feet running up the stairs. She had my whole team on a group FaceTime call. Very exciting, sweet for all of us.”
2026 Oscar Nominations Highlights
Sinners led with 16 nominations, including Best Picture.
Best Supporting Actor
- Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another
- Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
- Delroy Lindo – Sinners
- Sean Penn – One Battle After Another (Winner)
- Stellan Skarsgard – Sentimental Value
Other categories featured strong contenders across film, including Marty Supreme, Hamnet, and One Battle After Another.
