Kendall Jenner’s romance is once again making headlines. But this time the story may have unfolded quietly for longer than anyone knew.
Insiders claim that what first appeared to be Jacob Elordi’s spontaneous Coachella moment was actually something much more. Their romance had been developing behind the scenes months before it became public.
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi’s Romance Is Already Underway
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Many assumed that the kiss between Kendall Jenner, Jacob Elordi and Justin Bieber at Justin Bieber’s Coachella after-party marked the beginning of their new relationship. New details suggest that this is not the case.
A source told the Daily Mail that “they have been together a couple months and it’s going very well.”
The insider explained that they were together as far back in early February. It’s been quite a while. It has helped that they’ve both been in Los Angeles for the past two months. They have had time to bond.
These revelations paint an image of a relationship which developed slowly, away from the spotlight before finally emerging in a public way.
Kendall Jenner’s Inner Circle played a key role
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Kendall Jenner’s close friend may have been responsible for the romance behind the scenes.
Kylie Jenner is said to be the younger sister of Kendall Jenner who brought the two together.
“Kylie spent a lot of time with Jacob during Timothee’s [Chalamet] award season marathon, because Jacob was nominated as Frankenstein while Timothee received a nomination for Marty Supreme,” explained the source.
The insider revealed that Kylie was very direct in her encouragement of the match. “Kylie liked Kenny and thought he was a good guy for Kenny, so she was like girl, get going, date this man already.”
Kendall Jenner and Elordi were friends for many years before they began dating.
The source said that she was “not sure if she wanted him to stay in the friend zone” or not, suggesting that there had been hesitation before things developed.
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Despite initial insecurity, the relationship took a more serious direction, thanks to Kylie’s encouragement.
According to an insider, “Kylie was the alpha sister who pushed Kenny into a relationship with Jacob in order to set up double dates for Timothee.”
The motivation for the matchmaking effort has also been revealed. The insider revealed, “She thought that it would be fun for her to hang out with Timothee, Kenny and Jacob.”
The dynamic between the two sisters may have also influenced the situation.
Source: “Even though Kylie is younger than her sister, she is the real leader between the two. She has dominant Leo energies for sure, whereas her sister is more relaxed,” the source added.
With the support and persistence from those closest to her, what began as a friendship between Kendall Jenner & Elordi slowly transformed into more.
Private Moments and Early Dates behind Closed Doors
Kendall Jenner, Jacob Elordi and other celebrities were seen at Coachella. pic.twitter.com/cHgW0u17f4– emma (@emma6942694497) April 20, 2026
Although the relationship was only recently made public, it seems that much of it took place in private settings.
Early dates were reportedly held at Kendall Jenner’s Beverly Hills residence, which provided a comfortable and low key environment for the couple to connect.
“Kenny’s house is where the parties are, there’s a lot going on there, so they got close to each other,” revealed the source.
During these gatherings, things seemed to click between them.
The insider said that the turning point was simply: “And Kenny discovered she just clicked with Jacob… There was chemistry.”
The quieter moments allowed them to develop their relationship naturally, without the intense scrutiny that surrounds high-profile relationships.
Public Sightings Fuel Growing Buzz About Relationship
DEUXMOI EXCLUSIVE…Several sources tell Deuxmoi Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner were enjoying each other’s company last night at the Bieber after party, making out and “all over each other” @backgrid_usa X pic.twitter.com/tol9KKgYYm– deuxmoi (@deuxmoiworld) April 12, 2026
Recent appearances have made their romance harder to ignore.
Multiple sources have reported that the pair were seen together in an intimate setting at Coachella.
Insiders at Deuxmoi claim that they were “making out and all over one another” during the Justin Bieber After Party, indicating a level comfort that indicated their relationship had already been established.
Their history goes back even further. Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi first appeared in the same circles many years ago. This included a 2022 Paris outing with Dominic Fike and Luka Sabat.
The two also attended the same Bottega Veneta fashion show in 2024 but kept their distance.
The two were photographed at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March in what appeared to a close one-on-one discussion.
As their relationship continues in the public eye, past connections and sightings of them are now being reexamined with a new perspective.
Kendall Jenner and Elordi have a history of dating high-profile people like Devin Booker and Ben Simmons.
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