Did Jacob Elordi Just Clash with Media?
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Los Angeles, Dec 13 (NationPress) Actor Jacob Elordi, recognized for his role in Saltburn, recently found himself in a confrontational moment with a photographer. The 28-year-old star was in Paris when the incident occurred at the Gare du Nord station, as captured in a video that surfaced online, according to People magazine.
While attempting to maintain a discreet presence during his travels, Elordi was approached by the photographer who exclaimed, "Jacob, we love you.” In response, the actor took off one of his headphones and countered, "You make it really hard for me to live.”
As the photographer persisted, saying, "We love you,” Elordi replied, "I don't love you,” and reiterated, "You make it really hard for me to live.”
As reported by People, there was no immediate comment from Elordi's representatives as of Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Following the encounter, fans rallied to support Elordi on social media, with comments such as, "This is honestly heartbreaking.” They expressed that fame should not come at the cost of personal boundaries, stating, "You can love someone’s work without making their life harder. Jacob deserves basic humanity and space like everyone else.”
Another supporter added, "I would have been annoyed from the first second if someone followed me like this.”
Elordi first gained prominence through Netflix's The Kissing Booth series and saw his stardom soar with his performance in HBO's Euphoria. His notable projects include Saltburn and Priscilla, and he recently received a Golden Globe nomination for Frankenstein. He is set to appear in Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Wuthering Heights alongside Margot Robbie next year.
During a recent session on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, Elordi reflected on his rapid rise to fame, stating, "I woke up into a completely different world," a sentiment shared during the podcast recorded at the Newport Beach Film Festival in November.