Jacob Elordi Debuts Lighter Hair on New York Date With Kendall Jenner

Photographs obtained by celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi showed Elordi and Jenner having drinks before attending the Broadway performance of “Paranormal Activity.” Elordi wore a black long-sleeved top and matching beanie; his eyebrows also appeared lighter. The hat covered most of his hair, so the extent of the change was unclear. E! News reported that neither had publicly explained it.

One possible connection is Elordi’s upcoming work. Vogue reported that he is working on “Scapegoat,” an A24 film directed by Ari Aster, with Scarlett Johansson and Jude Law expected to appear alongside him. The reported plot follows a surgeon whose career comes under scrutiny after a social media influencer dies during a routine procedure. Neither Aster nor Elordi has confirmed the hair change is for the film.

Elordi has tried other looks during his relationship with Jenner, including a goatee he debuted on a September lunch date in Los Angeles. He later wore it during Milan Fashion Week. British Vogue noted that the bronze-colored facial hair appeared to complement Jenner’s copper-toned hairstyle, though the pair did not say their looks were coordinated.

Jenner has also gone lighter before: in September 2024, she adopted a golden-blonde shade inspired by Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, with colorist Jenna Perry’s help, according to Vogue. The couple have been publicly linked earlier this year and have made several outings together, but they have kept their relationship relatively private. There is no evidence Jenner prompted Elordi’s latest change.