Why Kendall Jenner was ‘hesitant’ to strike up romance with Jacob Elordi

Kendall Jenner is taking things slow pinch Jacob Elordi because of their history.

The supermodel was “a small hesitant astatine first conscionable because of nan friendship” she shares pinch nan “Frankenstein” actor, a root exclusively told Page Six.

“They’ve known each different everlastingly and tally successful nan aforesaid circles,” nan insider said, noting that while nan 2 person been astir each different for years, their move has “definitely shifted recently.”

“They’ve really been spending clip together for a mates months now, conscionable keeping it quiet,” nan root explained. “They’ve conscionable been hanging retired much and seeing wherever it goes.”

According to nan insider, nan reality prima is approaching nan relationship cautiously.

“Kendall’s really backstage truthful she’s taking it slow,” nan root said. “She’s not nan type to jump into thing particularly pinch personification she’s been friends with.”

Jenner, 30, and Elordi, 28, person tally successful nan aforesaid societal circle for years — agelong earlier nan romance rumors — pinch nan 2 attending nan aforesaid events — including Jenner’s 2022 day ceremony successful Paris.

The insider explained that nan 818 Tequila founder’s hesitation appears to beryllium easing. 

“She’s much unfastened to it now,” nan root added, noting that nan brace are “keeping it beautiful casual for now but there’s liking there.”

The insider continued, “It didn’t conscionable hap overnight. They’ve been spending much clip together lately and it conscionable benignant of happened.

“It’s easy betwixt them. There’s nary unit and they’re conscionable seeing what happens.”

The move has besides been helped by those successful Jenner’s soul circle.

“Kylie [Jenner’s] been astir it and is supportive,” nan insider said. “She knows Jacob excessively and thinks they’re a bully match.”

Reps for Kendall and Elordi did not instantly respond to Page Six’s requests for comment.

As we antecedently reported, nan entrepreneur and nan “Euphoria” character first sparked making love rumors when Deuxmoi reported that nan 2 were spotted “making out” and “all complete each other” astatine Justin Bieber’s Weekend One Coachella 2026 after-party.

Daily Mail reported earlier this week that nan mates has been making love for 2 months — pinch Kendall’s sister Kylie, 28, playing matchmaker.

Kendall has antecedently been linked to NBA prima Devin Booker, Bad Bunny and Harry Styles, while Elordi’s past relationships see Olivia Jade and Kaia Gerber.