Model Kendall Jenner has introduced her boyfriend, actor Jacob Elordi, to her father, Caitlyn Jenner. The meeting, which took place in May at Caitlyn Jenner's Malibu home, is considered a significant step given Jenner's typically private relationships.
An insider told the Daily Mail that the introduction was a "very big deal" because Jenner does not frequently introduce friends or romantic partners to her father. Unlike her mother, Kris Jenner, who is described as highly social and involved with her children's lives, Caitlyn Jenner is more of a recluse, making the introduction particularly noteworthy.
The meeting was described as a casual, low-key event designed to ease any potential anxiety for Kendall Jenner. "Kendall said it was 'good,' that everyone liked each other and it was nice, no talk about politics or Hollywood, just a nice chat," the source stated. The gathering reportedly involved no political discussions or Hollywood gossip, focusing instead on a relaxed chat.
Elordi, known for his role in "Wuthering Heights," has met other members of Jenner's family and friends. The report notes that it was important for Elordi to meet both of Jenner's parents, as family is highly valued by him. Sources indicate that Elordi is very close to his mother, Melissa, and this closeness is viewed positively by Jenner.
Jenner's relationship with her father has been somewhat strained in recent years. The two were last seen together publicly in 2022 at a basketball game. Jenner has spoken about the complexities of her relationship with her father, acknowledging their differing views but emphasizing her desire to maintain a connection. "I have to compartmentalize my relationship with my dad in a way because I love her," she said on "The Kardashians" last October. "She's my dad. We have a good relationship. But sometimes I get frustrated with her with certain things because we just have completely different views on things."
Despite the familial distance, Jenner has made efforts to spend more time with Caitlyn, particularly since the death of her father's close friend and manager, Sophia Hutchins, in July 2025. "Kendall wants to be there for Caitlyn," a source said. "She has been sad and lonely since Sophia died a year ago."
Caitlyn Jenner, formerly Bruce Jenner, married Kris Jenner in 1991 and became a stepfather to Kris's children from her previous marriage. They welcomed Kendall and Kylie Jenner in the mid-1990s. The couple divorced in 2014, and Caitlyn Jenner publicly came out as transgender the following year. The family dynamics shifted following Caitlyn Jenner's transition and subsequent public comments, including those about Kris Jenner and her political stances, which have been a point of contention.