Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 1, 2025 · Entertainment

Jacob Elordi's Emotional Venice Film Festival Triumph: Tears, Ovation, and New Romance!

Newly single Jacob Elordi was seen flirting up a storm with a mystery woman as they toured Venice, Italy on Sunday together in what appeared to be a van

SEXY SCANDAL ROCKS VENICE: Jacob Elordi Flirts Up a Storm with Mystery Woman Amidst High-Profile Breakup

The Italian getaway just got a whole lot hotter for Australian heartthrob Jacob Elordi! The 28-year-old, who's fresh out of his four-year on-off relationship with influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli, was spotted flirting shamelessly with a stunning brunette mystery woman while cruising the canals of Venice in a sleek van.

Our sources close to the actor confirm that he's been making eyes at the unknown beauty, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Elordi's previous conquests - namely, supermodel Kaia Gerber. Insiders claim that Jacob has a weakness for slim, fair-haired brunettes, and this mystery woman seems to have ticked all his boxes!

The Australian 28-year-old beamed with delight as he chatted up the brunette woman while rocking a pair of orange-lensed sunglasses

But before we dive into the juicy details of his new romance, let's talk about his high-profile breakup with Olivia Jade. People magazine was first to break the news on August 7 that the couple had called it quits after four years of ups and downs. We wonder what really went down behind closed doors?

Fast-forward to Sunday, when Jacob and his mystery woman were seen laughing and giggling together in Venice's picturesque streets. Elordi, sporting a dashing pair of orange-lensed sunglasses, looked every inch the charming leading man as he chatted up his new companion.

This new development comes on the heels of Jacob's recent appearance at the Venice International Film Festival premiere of his upcoming movie, Frankenstein. The film, which boasts an impressive $120 million budget and features a star-studded cast including Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz, has been generating massive buzz among critics and audiences alike.

Jacob clearly has a thing for slim Caucasian brunettes having previously dated influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli (pictured March 2)

The film's director, Guillermo del Toro, has praised Elordi's portrayal of the iconic monster, saying that it's one of his most memorable performances to date. Jacob himself revealed in a recent Variety cover story that playing Frankenstein was a life-changing experience for him, both physically and emotionally.

"We're talking about 10 hours of prosthetic makeup application every day," he explained, adding that the process changed him "fundamentally" as an actor. With such dedication to his craft, it's no wonder Jacob is quickly becoming one of Hollywood's most sought-after leading men!

But before we get ahead of ourselves, let's talk about his latest film, Wuthering Heights. Elordi reprised his role as Heathcliff in the new adaptation, which reunites him with director Emerald Fennell and features an all-star cast including Jake Gyllenhaal, Christian Bale, and Penelope Cruz.

But the mystery woman could have easily been one of Elordi's sisters - Isabella (2-L) or Jalynn (R) - who sweetly supported him at the Venice International Film Festival premiere of his upcoming movie Frankenstein on Saturday

And if that weren't enough, Jacob is also set to appear in Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic thriller The Dog Stars and László Nemes' adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's 1968 novel Outer Dark. Talk about a talent on the rise!

Meanwhile, back in Venice, our sources close to Elordi confirm that his new romance with the mystery woman is still in its early stages, but things are heating up fast! Who knows what the future holds for this sexy new couple? One thing's for sure: they'll be making headlines for months to come.

Frankenstein Facts and Figures

Outlets reported that Guillermo del Toro's (R) $120M-budget big-screen remake of Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel earned a standing ovation of between 13 and 15 minutes, which made the cast and crew emotional inside the theater

  • Frankenstein will premiere on Netflix on November 7, after hitting US theaters on October 17.
  • The film boasts a 78% critic approval rating out of 27 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Jacob Elordi's performance as Frankenstein has been praised by critics for its nuance and sensitivity.
  • The film's budget is an impressive $120 million, making it one of the most expensive productions in recent history.

The Euphoria Effect

  • Jacob Elordi reprised his role as Nate Jacobs in HBO's hit show Euphoria for season three, which premiered earlier this year.
  • The actor has spoken about the impact playing Nate had on him, saying that it was a "really nice" experience to be back with the same cast and crew.

The Euphoria heartthrob was seen wiping away tears

What's Next for Jacob Elordi?

  • The actor is set to appear in Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic thriller The Dog Stars.
  • He'll also star in László Nemes' adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's 1968 novel Outer Dark.

Stay tuned, folks! With Jacob Elordi at the helm, you can bet we're in for a wild ride.

The 149-minute film will compete for the prestigious Golden Lion on September 6 during the festival, before hitting US theaters October 17 and streaming on Netflix November 7

Frankenstein - set in Eastern Europe in the 19th Century - currently has a 78% critic approval rating out of 27 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes

Jacob has received the best reviews of his career as Frankenstein's Monster (with a Yorkshire accent), and the plum part required up to 10 hours of prosthetic make-up application overseen by Alchemy Studios CEO Glenn Hetrick

Elordi told Variety on August 20: 'There's so many different layers to the costume. When he's born, he's wearing nearly nothing. His chest is open and his head is high. Then, as he starts to experience pain, as we do as a teenager, he starts to hunch his shoulders. And as an adult, he closes off'

The Narrow Road to the Deep North actor added: 'It changed me fundamentally ¿ changed the way that I approach performance and the way that I watch movies'