As the sparks between Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi begin to ignite, it's clear that the 30-year-old model and the 28-year-old Oscar-nominated actor are in the midst of navigating their burgeoning romance. A trusted source exclusively tells PEOPLE that the pair are taking their time to figure out their relationship, but their feelings for each other remain strong.
"They're not looking to turn this into a big public spectacle," the source explains. "Instead, they prefer to spend quality time together in more private settings." The insider continues, "They want to keep things low-key as they explore their feelings naturally. Kendall really likes him."
A previous source told PEOPLE in late April that Jenner and Elordi have been "hanging out and getting to know each other for the last couple of months." The speculation about their relationship has intensified since fans closely tracked their movements and connections after reports of them being spotted together at Coachella's first weekend. Months earlier, they were seen deep in conversation at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Neither has publicly commented on the relationship speculation, but they were recently spotted enjoying a tropical getaway at Nourish Hanalei on the island of Kaua'i, Hawaii. Photos posted by DeuxMoi showed the Euphoria star at a farm and another photo of Jenner walking on the property. Fans who saw the two in Hawaii told DeuxMoi that the rumored couple was "so cute together."
During their trip, Jenner and Elordi were seen staying at a resort and going for coffee and shopping at a wine shop, according to DeuxMoi. Soon after, the couple was spotted out in Los Angeles on a double date with Kendall's sister, Kylie Jenner, and Kylie's boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet. In more photos shared by DeuxMoi, the group covered their faces from paparazzi, but Elordi and Kendall were in the front seat of a car leaving a party, while Kylie, 28, and Timothée, 30, were in the back.
"They have a lot of fun together," a source told PEOPLE of the two couples, who share "similar personalities and lifestyles," so they "all really get along." Oscar nominees Chalamet and Elordi "already know each other and were friendly before Kendall and Jacob were getting close," the previous source said. "They spent a lot of time around each other during the award season and naturally run in similar circles."
Kylie has been dating Chalamet since 2023 and often joins her boyfriend at awards shows, so she has also spent time with Elordi "and really likes him," the insider added. "She's excited that Kendall is spending time with him."
