Jacob Elordi caused a stir at the Los Angeles premiere of Wuthering Heights—but not because of his performance. The 28-year-old actor became an online sensation after a peculiar interaction with his mother, Melissa Elordi, on the red carpet. While posing for photos, Elordi unexpectedly spat his chewing gum out and gave it to his mom instead of offering a hug.
The video quickly became a hot topic online. While some people found it amusing or endearing – one X user commented, “He has such a sweet relationship with his mom” – others were put off, with many jokingly saying they couldn’t handle it. Some also pointed out that his celebrity status likely made the moment seem more acceptable than it would be if it involved someone less famous.
Jacob Elordi spits his gum into his mom’s hand to throw away on the red carpet 😷
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The recent event brought to mind a strange moment from the 2025 Oscars with Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman. It looks like offering your mother gum might be a new, unusual habit among celebrities.
While this recent event is noteworthy, the biggest news for Jacob Elordi right now is his work in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. He’s receiving a lot of attention – and awards buzz – for his portrayal of the Creature, alongside Oscar Isaac. Critics have especially praised his performance, and he’s already won a Critics’ Choice Award and been nominated for a BAFTA. Elordi dedicated hours to makeup to completely become the character, stepping into the role after Andrew Garfield had to leave the film.
Jacob Elordi is taking on another famous character from literature. He’ll play Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell’s new film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, alongside Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw. The movie is already getting attention for the strong connection between Elordi and Robbie, and its fresh approach to the well-known story. The soundtrack will feature original songs by Charli XCX. First reactions to the film have praised the intense chemistry and palpable attraction between the two lead actors.
Jacob Elordi has a busy 2026 ahead of him. He’s starring in Ridley Scott’s upcoming sci-fi film, The Dog Stars, alongside Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin, which is expected to be released in August. He recently completed work on the miniseries The Narrow Road to the Deep North, a performance that earned him a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of an army surgeon. While fans eagerly await the third season of Euphoria, Elordi’s work demonstrates he’s evolving beyond his teen idol status and establishing himself as a respected dramatic actor.
The new film Wuthering Heights will be released in theaters on February 13th, perfect for a Valentine’s Day date. Jacob Elordi and director Emerald Fennell are teaming up again after their successful work on Saltburn. The movie also stars Hong Chau and Ewan Mitchell, and with a budget of $80 million, it’s expected to be one of the biggest releases this winter.
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2026-01-30 14:45