Kendall Jenner sees Jacob Elordi as “husband material,” a source close to the supermodel claims.
Jenner, 30, and Elordi, 29, have been dating since February, and the relationship has intensified rapidly. The “Euphoria” star and the model have been “basically inseparable” since they started seeing each other, according to an insider who spoke exclusively to the outlet. The source said there is “something about Jacob that feels very grown-up and solid to her” as their romance continues to deepen.
“Kendall really does see Jacob as husband material,” the source said. “She’s dated great guys and had serious relationships before, but this is the first time she’s thought, ‘I could actually marry this person.'”
“That’s a big deal for her because Kendall has never been someone who felt like she needed to settle down just because she reached a certain age,” the insider continued. The source added that Jenner “knows this has the potential to be something really significant in her life. She feels like she’s met someone who is really on her level and can meet her where she is.”
The couple’s inner circle has embraced the pairing. “Kendall’s family and friends really couldn’t be happier for her,” the source shared. “Jacob just fits into her life so easily and everyone has welcomed him with open arms.” The insider described Elordi as “such a gentleman” who “treats Kendall incredibly well.”
The source emphasized the complementary nature of their dynamic. “They really complement each other,” the insider said. “He has this calming presence about him that’s been really good for her. She seems very settled and at peace when she’s with him.”
Jenner’s current mindset marks a shift from her past approach to relationships. “She’s at a place in her life now where she knows what she wants and she’s not interested in forcing something just for the sake of being in a relationship,” the source explained. “With Jacob, it feels very natural.” The insider cautioned that “they haven’t been together for years or anything, so nobody is getting ahead of themselves, but the connection is undeniable.”
Elordi has demonstrated his investment through attentive gestures. “Jacob is also incredibly thoughtful,” the source noted. “He’s already been thinking about Kendall’s birthday and planning and shopping for her. He really pays attention to the little things and makes an effort, and that means a lot to her.”
The couple’s public visibility has increased in recent months. They were photographed holding hands in their first PDA moment as a couple. In June, they traveled together to Australia for Elordi’s 29th birthday. The pair also joined Jenner’s younger sister Kylie and her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet for a double date in Los Angeles in May, with Elordi driving while Kendall sat in the front seat and Kylie, Chalamet, and friend Renell Medrano occupied the back.
More recently, Jenner and Elordi dined at Little Mountain in Montecito on Saturday, days after returning from a romantic getaway in Hawaii. The Hawaii trip proved pivotal for the relationship’s trajectory. “Kendall really didn’t expect to be this into him this fast, but Hawaii kind of changed everything,” a source said at the time. “They got super close on that trip, and it definitely made their connection stronger. It’s becoming a lot more serious than she expected.”
Jenner’s romantic history includes NBA star Devin Booker, musician Bad Bunny, and singer Harry Styles. Elordi previously dated Olivia Jade and model Kaia Gerber. Representatives for both Jenner and Elordi did not immediately respond to requests for comment.