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Meet Jacob Elordi’s supportive Australian family: the Saltburn star was born in Brisbane to parents John and Melissa and ‘grew up as the baby’ with 3 older sisters, including ballerina Isabella
STORYFaye Bradley
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- While he was already famous thanks to his stint in Netflix’s The Kissing Booth alongside Joey King, and as Nate in HBO’s Euphoria, the noise around Elordi only seems to grow louder with every new project
- He played the role of Elvis Presley in Priscilla and made waves when he starred in Saltburn – so who are his supportive family members from Australia, and what do they do for a living?
It’s obvious to everyone that Jacob Elordi is having his Hollywood moment right now. While he was already famous thanks to his stint in Netflix hit The Kissing Booth with Joey King (who he’s also dated IRL) and as Nate in HBO’s Euphoria, it was undoubtedly his roles in Priscilla (as the iconic Elvis Presley) and now Saltburn that have catapulted him to superstardom in recent months.
![Jacob Elordi at GQ’s Men of the Year awards last November. Photo: Getty Images Jacob Elordi at GQ’s Men of the Year awards last November. Photo: Getty Images](https://img.i-scmp.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2024/02/06/ab58c069-10ab-4c7a-b543-0d12dac39c07_0ef87ab2.jpg)
But who’s been cheering him on from the sidelines? Here’s what we know about the Aussie heartthrob’s family:
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Where did Jacob Elordi grow up?
![Australian actor Jacob Elordi has three older sisters and says he’s always been spoiled as “the baby” of the family. Photo: AFP Australian actor Jacob Elordi has three older sisters and says he’s always been spoiled as “the baby” of the family. Photo: AFP](https://img.i-scmp.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2024/02/06/8bf5dbbd-552d-430a-ba9d-46f46c75732b_2f5e221f.jpg)
According to Mamamia, Elordi was born and raised in Brisbane, Australia, a region known for its year-round sunny weather and youthful, laid back vibes.
Who are Jacob Elordi’s parents?
Elordi was born to his parents John and Melissa Elordi on June 26, 1997, in Brisbane, Australia. Per People, John’s family is originally from Europe’s Basque region. He migrated to Australia when he was eight years old and currently works as a house painter, per People.
Jacob’s Aussie mum, meanwhile, took care of her children – all four of them – while they grew up, according to the magazine.