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Meet Jacob Elordi’s supportive Australian family: the Saltburn star was born in Brisbane to parents John and Melissa and ‘grew up as the baby’ with 3 older sisters, including ballerina Isabella

Jacob Elordi (second from left) with his parents and one of his three sisters. Photo: @jacobelordi_hd/Instagram
It’s obvious to everyone that Jacob Elordi is having his Hollywood moment right now. While he was already famous thanks to his stint in Netflix hit The Kissing Booth with Joey King (who he’s also dated IRL) and as Nate in HBO’s Euphoria, it was undoubtedly his roles in Priscilla (as the iconic Elvis Presley) and now Saltburn that have catapulted him to superstardom in recent months.
Jacob Elordi at GQ’s Men of the Year awards last November. Photo: Getty Images

But who’s been cheering him on from the sidelines? Here’s what we know about the Aussie heartthrob’s family:

Where did Jacob Elordi grow up?

Australian actor Jacob Elordi has three older sisters and says he’s always been spoiled as “the baby” of the family. Photo: AFP

According to Mamamia, Elordi was born and raised in Brisbane, Australia, a region known for its year-round sunny weather and youthful, laid back vibes.

Who are Jacob Elordi’s parents?

Elordi was born to his parents John and Melissa Elordi on June 26, 1997, in Brisbane, Australia. Per People, John’s family is originally from Europe’s Basque region. He migrated to Australia when he was eight years old and currently works as a house painter, per People.

Jacob’s Aussie mum, meanwhile, took care of her children – all four of them – while they grew up, according to the magazine.

He has three older sisters

 

Jacob has three older, and very private, sisters. “Growing up as the baby, I was definitely spoiled and I’m still spoiled,” he told GQ in 2020.

Isabella Elordi is a photographer and ballet dancer, shown here dressed up for a school performance of The Nutcracker. Photo: Queensland Ballet/Facebook

Per Life & Style Mag, the Elordis moved from Brisbane to Melbourne so that one of their daughters, Isabella, could attend The Australian Ballet School.

 

Per her Instagram page, it seems she’s since pursued photography, with shots that include portraits of her brother. One of his other sisters is called Jalynn.

Does Jacob Elordi have a girlfriend?

Olivia Jade Giannulli is the daughter of the Full House actor Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, who were convicted of crimes in the college admissions scandal. Photo: Invision/AP
Jacob Elordi is believed to be dating Olivia Jade, an American YouTuber and the daughter of convicted criminals Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli.
Jacob Elordi has been romantically linked to Kaia Gerber in the past. Photo: @kelordi_official/Instagram
He has previously been linked to high-profile stars including Zendaya and Kaia Gerber.
  • While he was already famous thanks to his stint in Netflix’s The Kissing Booth alongside Joey King, and as Nate in HBO’s Euphoria, the noise around Elordi only seems to grow louder with every new project
  • He played the role of Elvis Presley in Priscilla and made waves when he starred in Saltburn – so who are his supportive family members from Australia, and what do they do for a living?