Fame
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi have been keeping things relatively low-key — but their latest night out in London may have changed that.
For months, Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi have managed to keep people guessing.
They’ve been spotted together in different places, traveled together and quietly appeared in each other’s orbit, but neither star has been in a hurry to put a label on whatever is happening between them.
Now, though, they’re making it a little harder to ignore.
The model and the Australian actor were spotted holding hands during a date night in London on August 20, just hours after Elordi attended the world premiere of his upcoming film The Dog Stars.
And yes — they were actually holding hands.
A very public moment for a very private pair
Kendall and Jacob have been noticeably careful when it comes to their relationship.
While they’ve been seen together several times since romance rumors first began earlier this year, they haven’t exactly been rushing to make things official in front of the cameras.
That seems to be changing.
After Elordi walked the red carpet at the London premiere of The Dog Stars, he and Jenner were later spotted leaving China Tang after dinner.
Elordi was still dressed in the sharp Bottega Veneta suit he had worn earlier in the evening, while Jenner looked effortlessly glamorous in a fitted gray dress, black heels and sunglasses.
But the clothes weren’t what caught everyone’s attention.
It was the hands.
The two were photographed walking side by side with their fingers intertwined — a small gesture, but a pretty big one considering how private they’ve been.
Kendall was there for Jacob’s big night
Jenner’s appearance in London came as Elordi promoted his new movie, The Dog Stars, directed by Ridley Scott.
While Jacob walked the premiere’s red carpet alone, Kendall was reportedly nearby supporting him before the pair met up later for dinner.
That decision to keep the red carpet appearance separate only made their post-premiere outing more interesting.
Instead of making a big public entrance together, they simply went about their evening — and were eventually photographed looking very much like a couple.
It’s a pattern that has followed them throughout their relationship.
Low-key appearances.
Private dinners.
Trips together.
And just enough public moments to keep everyone watching.
And then there was Jacob’s dad
The hand-holding wasn’t the only detail from their London trip that got people talking.
The night before, Kendall and Jacob were seen having dinner at Cipriani in London — and this time, Jacob’s father, John Elordi, was reportedly with them.
For a relationship that has largely stayed out of the spotlight, spending time together with a parent’s company naturally caught people’s attention.
It doesn’t necessarily mean anything more than a family dinner.
But fans noticed.
And when Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi are involved, people tend to notice everything.
From Coachella to London
The two first sparked romance rumors earlier this year after being spotted together at Coachella.
Since then, their relationship has gradually become harder to dismiss.
They’ve been photographed together in Hawaii and Japan, spent time with each other’s circles and were even seen together during a Fourth of July celebration involving the Kardashian-Jenner family.
Now London appears to be the latest chapter.
And unlike some of their earlier appearances, this one was difficult to interpret as simply two friends hanging out.
Holding hands outside a romantic dinner?
That’s a little different.
So, are Kendall and Jacob officially a couple?
That’s the one question neither of them seems particularly interested in answering just yet.
Despite all the sightings, Kendall and Jacob have not publicly confirmed their relationship.
But their actions are certainly giving fans plenty to talk about.
And perhaps that’s exactly how they want it.
Rather than announcing their relationship with a big red-carpet debut or an Instagram post, the two have slowly allowed the public to see more of them together.
One trip at a time.
One dinner at a time.
And now, one very noticeable hand-holding moment at a time.
For Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi, it looks like the days of completely hiding their connection may be coming to an end.
And if they keep this up, fans may not have to wait much longer for the official couple debut everyone is waiting for.