Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade Giannulli came together at the Toronto Film Festival on September 8 for the premiere of Elordi’s latest film, Frankenstein, despite their recent breakup. Giannulli, 25, was seen waiting on the sidelines before walking the red carpet into the screening with Elordi, 28, who carried the train of her white gown as they entered the venue.
Background on Their Relationship and Recent Breakup
Their appearance at the event came weeks after Us Weekly reported in early August that the couple had ended their on-and-off relationship, which lasted about three years. An insider explained that the summer had been difficult for them.
“Things have been rocky between them all summer,”
a source revealed on August 8. The insider added that Giannulli had relocated to Paris for a fresh start and to change her environment.
The same source described how Giannulli was embracing her newfound freedom in the city, while Elordi remained focused on his acting career, with the physical distance affecting their connection. The insider noted,
“distance… had put a strain on their relationship.”
Elordi was initially linked to Giannulli in December 2021, shortly after his split from Kaia Gerber, who he dated for over a year before their breakup in November 2021.
Olivia Jade’s Social Life and New York City Move
Just days before the premiere, on September 5, Giannulli was spotted dining with actor Glen Powell and her mother, Lori Loughlin, at the Il Cantinori restaurant in New York City. Following their meal, Giannulli and Powell were seen together at the Treasure Club bar. A source close to Giannulli clarified,
“They are close friends and are not dating,”
adding,
“They have been friends for several years.”
Their friendship reportedly stems from mutual connections linked to the sitcom Full House, where Loughlin starred. The source explained,
“Glen is super close with John Stamos, who is close with [Olivia’s mom] Lori [Laughlin], and they are all family friends and run in the same circle.”
The insider emphasized that Giannulli is not currently dating and is enjoying her single life after moving to New York City for new experiences.
Olivia’s Reflections on Change and Therapy
The Los Angeles-born influencer recently spoke about her emotional journey during this period of transition in an August 24 YouTube video. She addressed the common misconception that summer is always carefree, stating,
“I think summer gets painted as this like carefree, perfect, kind of month or two, and I’m here to remind you that it’s totally normal if you’re feeling a little off or a little nervous during big transitions or seasonal transitions or whatever it may be.”
Giannulli also shared how therapy has been instrumental in helping her manage anxiety and navigate life changes. She revealed that she had spoken to her therapist recently, who helped her
“to fight a lot of nerves and uncomfortable changes”
and
“to navigate many situations in life.”
Significance of Their Toronto Film Festival Appearance
Jacob Elordi’s Frankenstein premiere appearance with Olivia Jade marks a notable moment as they publicly show mutual support in the aftermath of their split. Their reunion for this event highlights the complex dynamic of maintaining personal connections while evolving individually. With both focusing on their respective careers and personal growth—Elordi continuing his rising film trajectory and Giannulli embracing a new chapter in New York—their future interactions may remain closely watched by fans and the media alike.
