Hollywood was alive with excitement at the 98th Oscar Nominees Luncheon on Tuesday, but no moment stole the spotlight quite like the encounter between Jacob Elordi and Teyana Taylor. The pair, both nominated for their first Academy Awards this year, were spotted sharing a hug that lasted more than ten seconds, sparking an immediate frenzy among online users.
Beaming from ear to ear, Taylor and Elordi leaned into each other, whispering and laughing. Even after letting go, the warmth lingered, with their laughter spilling across the ballroom.
Social media couldn’t get enough. It wasn’t just the length of the embrace that caught attention, but the ease with which the two seemed to connect.
Taylor, 32, fresh off her split from British actor Aaron Pierre, appeared relaxed and radiant. Elordi, 28, known for his charm, seemed equally at home in the moment.
Elordi, nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as The Creature in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, has had a jam-packed awards season. Between starring as Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights and preparing for the sci-fi film The Dog Stars, the actor’s professional life has been nonstop.
© PATRICK T. FALLONOff camera, his personal life continues to fuel speculation, with past on-again, off-again romances with influencer Olivia Jade and a recent sighting leaving the ‘Wuthering Heights’ after-party with Australian model Madi Fogg.
The mystery woman spotted with Elordi moved to New York in 2018 to pursue modeling and has since worked with major brands, including Tom Ford and Paige Denim. However, she comes from a small town just over an hour from Sydney.
© PATRICK T. FALLONMeanwhile, Teyana has had a whirlwind few years in her personal life. She finalized her divorce from former NBA player Iman Shumpert in July 2024 after separating in 2023, with sources emphasizing there was no infidelity and that the pair remain committed to co-parenting.
© JC OliveraMore recently, she reportedly ended a brief romance with actor Aaron Pierre in late 2025 or early 2026, after less than a year together, following a high-profile string of public appearances that had fans buzzing about their relationship.
Teyana, who is up for Best Supporting Actress for One Battle After Another, continues to focus on her professional life, balancing a flourishing acting career with her directorial debut, Get Lite, a Paramount project spotlighting New York City’s underground subway dance culture.
© WireImageBut it was her recently lighthearted chemistry with Elordi at the luncheon that captured the headlines, leaving attendees and fans speculating about the nature of their bond.
The Oscars luncheon itself is a low-pressure celebration, designed for nominees to connect over champagne and hors d’oeuvres before the annual class photo. But Elordi and Taylor’s encounter turned a routine meet-and-greet into a viral moment.
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