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Jacob Elordi's Oscar Nomination: A 'Pinch-Me' Moment!

2/15/2026

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Australian actor Jacob Elordi received his Academy Award nomination for portraying the Creature in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.
Elordi said he was in disbelief, calling the nomination a pinch-me moment.
He has acted since age 15, with credits including The Kissing Booth and HBO's Euphoria.
The Wuthering Heights remake opened to significant buzz, signaling his growing prominence in Hollywood.

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Australian actor Jacob Elordi received his Academy Award nomination for portraying the Creature in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.
Elordi said he was in disbelief, calling the nomination a pinch-me moment.
He has acted since age 15, with credits including The Kissing Booth and HBO's Euphoria.
The Wuthering Heights remake opened to significant buzz, signaling his growing prominence in Hollywood.