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Jacob Elordi: Hollywood's Hottest Actor Faces Scrutiny

2/11/2026

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Jacob Elordi, a 28-year-old Australian actor, stars as Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Wuthering Heights.
Elordi has drawn attention as "the hottest man on the planet" and a potential Oscar winner.
Elordi is known for Noah Flynn in Netflix's Kissing Booth and Nate Jacobs in HBO's Euphoria.
Elordi faces scrutiny over his personal life and past roles, including a controversial incident with a radio producer.

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Jacob Elordi, a 28-year-old Australian actor, stars as Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Wuthering Heights.
Elordi has drawn attention as "the hottest man on the planet" and a potential Oscar winner.
Elordi is known for Noah Flynn in Netflix's Kissing Booth and Nate Jacobs in HBO's Euphoria.
Elordi faces scrutiny over his personal life and past roles, including a controversial incident with a radio producer.