Jacob Elordi Reportedly 'Annoyed' by Tom Holland and Zendaya's Status as 'Power Couple'

Australian actor Jacob Elordi remains deeply irritated by Tom Holland and Zendaya's carefully cultivated image as Hollywood's premier power couple, according to an exclusive source speaking to the National Enquirer on 1 April 2026.

The 28-year-old Euphoria star, whose career has exploded in recent years, has zero desire to patch things up with Holland despite their shared romantic history with Zendaya. This lingering friction is reportedly creating uncomfortable run-ins across Tinseltown's glittering circuit.

The bad blood traces back to 2019, when Elordi and Zendaya, then co-stars on HBO's gritty teen drama Euphoria, sparked intense romance rumours that neither ever confirmed publicly. They were spotted kissing in New York, cuddling at a Dear Evan Hansen performance, and even spending Thanksgiving with Elordi's family in Australia – all while paparazzi trailed their every move. The pair were linked from August 2019 until around March or June 2020, with whispers of a messy split possibly fuelled by Elordi's subsequent flirtations with Kaia Gerber. Zendaya, 29, moved on to solidify her relationship with Holland, her Spider-Man co-star whom she met in 2016; they didn't go official until 2021, after photos emerged of them kissing in a car.

Jacob Elordi's Frustration with the Power Couple Dynamic

What grates on Elordi most, the insider claims, is how Holland and Zendaya – fresh off marriage rumours ignited by her stylist Law Roach turn mundane outings into headline gold. 'Even with Jacob's stock in Hollywood skyrocketing, it's a bit annoying to him that Tom and Zendaya have branded themselves as the ultimate woke power couple,' the source reveals. They're 'courting headlines just going out to lunch together or getting on a flight,' a tactic that clashes with Elordi's low-key vibe.

He's always played it differently. 'He's a private, quiet and humble guy in the face of the tremendous success he's had just over the last couple of years,' the source stresses. While Zendaya and Holland thrive on that curated visibility bolstered lately by Roach's 1 March 2026 slip at the Actor Awards that 'the wedding has already happened,' followed by his coy dodge at the Oscars two weeks later – Elordi prefers to 'lay low and dig into the work.' It's a stark contrast: one duo's every airport stroll dissected by tabloids, the other's silence amid blockbusters like his Frankenstein turn.

You can't ignore the Zendaya factor, either. That 'very intense romance' from Euphoria's early days ended badly, paving the way for her and Holland. Elordi, now eyeing Wuthering Heights, insists he doesn't pine for her return. Yet he also 'doesn't need a tense relationship with Tom complicating his life.' He's steering clear, but Hollywood's small world makes that tricky.

Awkward Encounters Fuel Elordi's Power Couple Annoyance

The Oscars this year crystallised the strain. Elordi, riding high on Frankenstein's acclaim, found himself seated near Zendaya on stage – 'twenty feet away' from his ex, turning what should have been a triumphant night sour. 'It was supposed to be a fun night for him, then suddenly his ex-girlfriend was up on stage,' the source recounts. For all the love the film garnered, that's not the drama he auditioned for.

Zendaya and Elordi's fling overlapped with early buzz about her and Holland, though the Brits only locked in post-Spider-Man. Fans have long speculated on cheating claims against Elordi. He moved fast to Gerber, but nothing's verified beyond sightings and sources. Meanwhile, Holland and Zendaya's path feels like a fairy tale: on-set sparks in 2016, public confirmation in 2021, engagement hints via her 2025 Golden Globes ring, and now Roach's wedding teases that neither has touched.

Elordi's ascent adds bite. From Euphoria's brooding Nate Jacobs to prestige roles, he's the understated hunk who shuns the spotlight – unlike the couple whose every move screams strategy. Sources paint him dodging their orbit, but events like awards season force proximity. It's the kind of quiet resentment that simmers in celeb circles, where past loves collide under flashing lights. One wonders if time or a joint project might thaw it, but for now, Elordi's annoyance with their power couple schtick endures, unapologetic and raw.