Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Jacob Elordi's Oscar Date: Mom Melissa Steals Show

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Jacob Elordi, nominated for Best Supporting Actor, attended the Oscars with his mother Melissa, who stole the show in a sequined gown. Despite losing to Sean Penn, they enjoyed the event, posing with stars like Channing Tatum. The night before, Elordi was seen flirting with Chase Infiniti at a pre-Oscars party. Hes recently linked to Olivia Jade Giannulli, following past relationships with Joey King, Zendaya, and Kaia Gerber. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5494b796382c1fec

This is Entertainment and Celebrity News Today, powered by AI and presented by the Daily News Now. Jacob Allorty made a heartfelt choice for the 98th Academy Awards, bringing his mother, Melissa, as his date to the Dobie Theater in Los, Angelus. The 28-year-old Australian actor was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the creature in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. They arrived arm in arm on Sunday, sharing plenty of warm moments on the red carpet. He looked sharp in a classic black tuxedo with crisp details, a neatly groomed mustache, and a subtle mullet hairstyle. Melissa stole the show, too, wearing a stunning strapless gown covered in multicolored sequins

and beads and jewel tones, with her hair swept back and simple earrings. Unfortunately, Jacob didn't take home the Oscar, losing to Sean Penn for his work in one battle after another. Still, the pair beamed while posing with stars like Channing Tatum, turning heads with their sweet family vibe. The night before at a pre-Oscar's party, Jacob got flirty with 25-year-old actress Chase Infinity, also from one battle after another. They were seen laughing, holding hands,

and with his arm around her shoulder. He's been romantically linked lately to influencer Olivia J. Giannulli and an on and off way after past relationships with stars like Joey King, Zendaya, and Kaya Gerber. Melissa was right there when he first heard about the nomination, making the whole weekend extra special for them.

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