Kendall Jenner's rapidly developing relationship with actor Jacob Elordi has raised concerns among some of her family members and friends, who worry about the intensity of their romance and Elordi's history. Jenner, who earlier this year expressed satisfaction with her independence, has become increasingly inseparable from Elordi since their relationship began.
The couple was first photographed together at an Oscar party in March and later seen kissing at Coachella in April. Their romance has since progressed with travel to locations including Hawaii, Tokyo, Australia, and Idaho. Most recently, they were observed at a Japanese barbecue restaurant.
Sources close to Jenner have indicated that some family members feel she is dedicating too much time and resources to Elordi. "Some of Kendall's family members think she is spending too much time with Jacob and catering to him too much," a source told the Daily Mail. "They are totally inseparable. She plans all their expensive trips, she has the big houses, she books the private jets, she has the connections."
Elordi has reportedly become comfortable in Jenner's homes and has spent time with her celebrity friends, including Hailey and Justin Bieber, as well as her sister Kylie Jenner and her partner Timothée Chalamet. He has also met Jenner's less-publicized friends, such as Renell Medrano and Lauren Perez.
While the Kardashian-Jenner family is generally supportive, some express caution. Khloe Kardashian, in particular, has advised her half-sister to be careful, drawing from her own experiences with past relationships. "Khloe has been burned so many times. I mean, look at what Lamar [Odom] and Tristan [Thompson] did to her, so it's understandable she is wary of men," the source added. "She doesn't want to scare Kendall, she has just told her sister to keep one eye open."
Conversely, Kylie Jenner has encouraged Jenner to fully embrace the relationship. "Kylie was the one who told Kendall and Jacob to date each other in the first place, so she is not saying slow down, she is saying enjoy it!"
Another perspective suggests Elordi may be motivated by celebrity attention. "This is absolutely everything that Jacob wants as he loves every minute of his celebrity and Kendall is only providing him with more - it's like a drug to his ego," a second source stated. Elordi has previously dated several public figures, including Joey King, Zendaya, Kaia Gerber, and Olivia Jade Giannulli.
Friends have expressed concern that Elordi's history of shorter relationships could lead to heartbreak for Jenner. They have encouraged her to slow down the romance and focus on personal interests like her horses and home design. Despite these concerns, Jenner reportedly believes the relationship is going well and that Elordi is a good person. "Kendall has a glow, she is totally in love, and thinks Jacob could be the one," a source shared.
Both Jenner and Elordi have expressed desires for future family. Jenner told Vogue France that children are in her future, though not immediately, while Elordi told The Wall Street Journal that he very much wants to have children. Elordi was present for Jenner following the death of her grandmother MJ.
Despite external worries, sources indicate Elordi is investing time in the relationship, and it is progressing better than expected. However, there are no plans for Elordi to appear on the family's reality show, 'The Kardashians.' A collaboration on a fashion campaign is considered a possibility, given Elordi's modeling experience.