Jacob Elordi's Acting Journey Was More Challenging Than We Realized

Jacob Elordi first expressed an interest in acting at the age of 13, as John Elordi, Jacob's father, shared with the Daily Mail Australia. "He loved the theater. He devoured films," John said. However, despite his early enthusiasm, the budding actor soon grappled with anxiety about his potential success in the field.

In a 2018 interview with The Courier Mail, Jacob candidly shared the mental challenges he faced as he embarked on his acting journey, questioning his future in the industry. "What if I never make a movie?" he asked his 16-year-old self. At the time of the interview, Jacob had already done "The Kissing Booth" and was working on "Euphoria," admitting that the role of Nate Jacobs made more sense for him in terms of his aspirations. The actor's dissatisfaction with his role in "The Kissing Booth" was evident, and it ultimately ties back to an uncomfortable experience he went through as the franchise gained popularity.

Speaking to Men's Health, Jacob shared that he was taken aback by so much talk about his body, which didn't sit right with him. "I don't identify with that whatsoever," he explained, adding, "I was trying to prove myself and be known as an actor." Despite the initially negative experience, the star turned it into a learning opportunity that he applied to his subsequent work in "Euphoria." Instead of bulking up to play the high school villain, Jacob purposefully lost weight to better portray Nate's mental struggles.