We love Jacob Elordi as much as we loathe Nate Jacobs. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the on- and off-screen moments that made us fall for this up-and-coming star.
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00:00 "The first thing you do when you wake up?"
00:02 "Uh, coffee.
00:03 I make a coffee.
00:04 I just wake up and go coffee."
00:06 Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today, we're counting down our picks for the on and off screen moments
00:11 that made us fall for up-and-coming star Jacob Elordi.
00:14 "Come on then, follow me."
00:18 Number 10.
00:19 Fairy Bread
00:20 It's no secret to anyone who knows him that Jacob Elordi is proud of where he comes from.
00:25 Born in Brisbane, Australia, Elordi often speaks about his love for his country, particularly
00:30 his hometown, which he describes with deep admiration.
00:33 "There's something about the houses, like the style of the house, it's called a Queenslander,
00:37 and it has like an airway underneath it, and you live upstairs."
00:41 In many interviews, Elordi has been asked about the differences between his home country
00:45 and America.
00:46 While speaking to Vanity Fair, he was asked about certain customs, including fairy bread,
00:51 which is a sprinkle-covered white bread treat.
00:53 "Fairy bread is a classic, it's a staple at any kid's party, or any party for that matter."
01:00 After describing the sugary snack, Elordi stated that it's not only a rite of passage
01:04 for Australian kids, but it's even good for them.
01:07 "It's a formative meal for Australian youth."
01:09 While we might disagree on the nutritional value of fairy bread for children, it's safe
01:13 to say that Elordi has a lot of love for his home, and we can't fault him for that.
01:19 Number 9.
01:20 American Accent
01:21 Is he American?
01:22 Is he British?
01:24 Many people are surprised to learn that Jacob Elordi actually hails from Down Under.
01:28 His on-screen accent is so natural that viewers typically assume that the Gen Z star is American.
01:33 "I don't start fights, okay?
01:35 I only finish them."
01:37 From his breakout role on The Kissing Booth to the hit TV series Euphoria, Elordi has
01:41 been showing off his chameleon skills for years.
01:44 "I love Maddie.
01:45 I'd never do anything to hurt her."
01:48 He even gave such a convincing impersonation of Elvis Presley's signature sound in Priscilla
01:52 that the film's subject was impressed.
01:54 "This is my buddy Joe from back home.
01:56 How you doing?
01:57 Always stuffing his face."
01:58 When finally asked on Jimmy Kimmel Live how he learned his accent, Elordi revealed that
02:02 his process was pretty straightforward.
02:04 "You know, I think it, and then I say it."
02:06 Yeah, watching American media and listening to Eminem helped him nail the dialect.
02:11 But as it turns out, Elordi was born to play American characters.
02:14 "You only get one shot.
02:15 Do not miss your chance to blow."
02:18 8.
02:19 Trying the iconic mug sip
02:20 Let's be honest, most people love a good talk show.
02:24 "By the way, this is the best time I've ever had on a talk show."
02:27 Over the years, there have been many programs with different hosts.
02:30 But one thing that is almost always common is the drinks.
02:34 For those who don't know, guests are given something to quench their thirst while they
02:37 chat, often in a coffee mug.
02:39 Not only does this provide guests with a refreshment, but also lends to some hilarious moments where
02:44 the mug is used as a prop during stories.
02:46 "Everything has tonality to it, so if I were to…"
02:51 When Elordi made his first appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, he couldn't
02:56 pass up the opportunity to take a sip from the mug.
02:58 "I've always wanted to do this."
02:59 "Yeah.
03:00 Wow.
03:01 Yeah.
03:02 Wow, you did it right there, yeah."
03:04 Not only was it a funny moment, but also shows how down-to-earth and relatable Jacob Elordi
03:08 truly is.
03:10 7.
03:11 TV Actor of the Year Award
03:14 While he might not be that far into his career yet, Jacob Elordi has already earned recognition
03:18 for his achievements.
03:20 At the 2019 GQ Australia Men of the Year Awards, Elordi was honored with the TV Actor of the
03:25 Year Award.
03:26 The award was presented by Kim Ledger, fellow Australian and father of the late film legend
03:30 Heath Ledger.
03:32 Shortly after being praised for bringing his parents as his date, Elordi took to the stage
03:36 and admitted to ignoring his mom's sage advice for the evening.
03:39 "My mom told me to write something, and I didn't."
03:45 While he didn't prepare a speech, he didn't break a sweat, and he not only acknowledged
03:50 his honor, but also Ledger's impact on the industry.
03:52 "I'm without words, you know, to be able to shake your hand and stand here and hold this
03:57 end up."
03:58 Kim Ledger was right.
03:59 Jacob Elordi is a nice guy.
04:01 "Thank you very much."
04:02 6.
04:03 Interview Crashing
04:05 If you've ever had your parents interrupt an important work call, this one's for you.
04:09 "Whose phone's ringing?"
04:10 As it turns out, celebrities have also been on the receiving end of some awkward situations
04:15 when taking virtual calls.
04:17 When the pandemic shut down "in-person" interviews, Elordi appeared virtually to promote his upcoming
04:22 projects.
04:23 While answering questions for GQ's "Actually Me" segment in 2020, Elordi paused to let
04:27 his mom know that her phone was ringing.
04:29 "That's your phone."
04:30 "My phone's on vibrate."
04:31 "No, that's your phone."
04:32 "No, I'm so sorry."
04:33 "Yeah, well, look.
04:34 What is this?"
04:35 "It's my phone."
04:36 "What do you think this is?"
04:37 "We're in a channel."
04:38 Then, two years later, Today co-host Hoda Kotb noticed a few sneaky figures lurking
04:43 in the background.
04:44 "Who are the people sitting on your bed that I can see in the mirror?"
04:46 "You can see them?"
04:47 "In the mirror."
04:48 "Oh, they're in the mirror.
04:49 That's my mom and dad."
04:50 "Oh, wow!"
04:51 Elordi is notably very close with his parents, but maybe next time he'll book them a separate
04:56 room when he has an interview.
04:58 5.
04:59 Nervous Boy
05:00 For those who know Jacob Elordi from his hit show Euphoria, it might be hard to separate
05:05 the actor from his character.
05:06 "You're abusive."
05:07 "Psychopathic.
05:08 Most of the time I really hate the way you make me feel."
05:14 "I know."
05:15 Nate Jacobs is the definition of toxic masculinity, often ruthless and even cruel in his actions
05:20 throughout the first two seasons of the show.
05:23 Luckily, Elordi's real-life persona is quite the opposite.
05:26 This was made obvious by his first in-person talk show appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
05:31 When speaking with guest host Julie Bowen, he adorably revealed that he was the opposite
05:35 of calm and collected.
05:36 "You said calm, like calm Australian man?
05:39 I was like, no, I'm like a nervous boy."
05:41 He even admitted to being nervous to meet Bowen, given that he had a crush on her when
05:45 he was a boy.
05:46 "I actually had a crush on you when I was younger."
05:49 We're both impressed and relieved that Elordi and his fictional counterpart couldn't be
05:53 more different.
05:55 4.
05:56 Cooking Skills
05:57 Since 2015, Jacob Elordi has solidified himself as one to watch by his incredible acting skills
06:03 and diverse projects.
06:05 Not only that, but he's also earned himself the title of Gen Z heartthrob in his short
06:09 time in Hollywood.
06:10 "Anyone I bring your name up to, it's like a huge fan of yours."
06:14 He's charming, funny and undeniably talented.
06:17 But one box Elordi hasn't checked off?
06:19 Cooking.
06:20 "He can cook.
06:21 Husband material.
06:22 Crying emoji.
06:23 No, actually, I can't cook at all."
06:26 When reading comments for GQ's Actually Me series, Elordi quickly shut down rumors that
06:31 he's a good cook.
06:32 However, there's one dish he has mastered - toast.
06:35 "If you want to sign up for a life of really well-leathered butter and jam on toast, then
06:40 yeah, absolutely, I'm husband material."
06:42 Luckily for Elordi, it seems that not all hope is lost as some eager fans offer to make
06:47 him breakfast.
06:48 Bon appetit!
06:49 "How do you like your eggs cooked in the morning?
06:51 I don't.
06:52 Please don't cook my eggs.
06:53 I'll make my own breakfast."
06:54 3.
06:55 Firsts
06:56 While Jacob Elordi has been popping up on screens more and more lately, he still has
07:01 yet to become a household name.
07:02 Luckily, there have been no shortage of opportunities to learn more about the rising star as he
07:07 makes his rounds through the press circuit.
07:08 "I'm going to ask you a series of questions about your first time doing something."
07:13 One such opportunity was Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show Firsts game.
07:16 In a flash round of Q&A, Elordi revealed many lesser-known facts about himself.
07:21 For instance, at his first concert, he cried when Eminem departed the stage.
07:26 "Yeah, I wept like a baby when he left."
07:28 His first celebrity crush was Brad Pitt, specifically in Troy.
07:35 And the most ironic of all, he admitted that he didn't know any Elvis Presley until he
07:40 heard the songs played in Lilo & Stitch.
07:45 Hey, you can't blame the guy for being honest.
07:51 2.
07:52 Starring as Elvis Presley
07:54 Elvis has left the building.
07:55 Or has he?
07:57 Many were hesitant when they heard Jacob Elordi would depict the king in Sofia Coppola's adaptation
08:01 of Priscilla Presley's memoir.
08:02 "I gotta go do another film, so if you come back and you don't want to go to school, maybe
08:07 your parents will let you come back."
08:08 "Yes, but when?"
08:09 "We'll sort it out.
08:10 Come here."
08:11 Especially since it had only been a year since Austin Butler's standout performance in Elvis.
08:20 While Elvis is not the central figure in this film, Elordi still brought a fresh perspective
08:25 to the famed singer that distinguished his performance and earned him well-deserved praise.
08:37 To prepare for the role, Elordi took a mild approach.
08:40 In fact, his main technique?
08:42 Eating bacon.
08:45 Working with a director like Coppola put Elordi on the map in a big way and set him up for
08:49 even more exciting collaborations in the future.
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09:11 #1 Saltburn
09:13 While Priscilla proved to be an important role for Elordi, Saltburn was the standout credit
09:18 on his 2023 filmography.
09:26 With ample shock value, the movie became an instant viral hit, stirring up conversation
09:31 and memeification during the holiday season.
09:34 After starring in a string of relatively similar roles, Elordi proved himself a versatile actor
09:39 as the aristocratic son Felix Caton.
09:46 Unlike his previous parts, Felix is actually a pretty nice guy, even if his family gives
09:51 off weird vibes.
09:58 The true gift from Saltburn, however, might be Elordi's friendship with co-star Barry
10:02 Keoghan.
10:03 The two gently and lovingly poke fun at each other whenever possible, and we cannot get
10:08 enough of their joint interviews.
10:15 Did you watch Saltburn with your family?
10:17 Did you regret it?
10:18 Tell us all about your embarrassing experience in the comments below.
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