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Teyana Taylor and Jacob Elordi sent fans into a frenzy after a cozy moment at Tuesday’s Oscars luncheon.
The pair were spotted reconnecting at the 98th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills, where a viral clip showed them visibly thrilled to see one another on the red carpet.
Beaming from ear to ear, Taylor and Elordi shared an unusually long hug - lasting more than 10 seconds - whispering and laughing into each other’s ears.
Even after pulling apart, the warmth didn’t fade, with the two continuing to chat closely, touching arms and cracking up together.
Taylor, who is reportedly single, appeared especially at ease alongside Elordi, who has been linked on and off to influencer Olivia Jade.
Fans quickly weighed in, cheering what they called a genuine friendship, while others teased that something more could be brewing - with one writing, 'That’s not just a hug, they need to get a room.'
Teyana Taylor and Jacob Elordisent fans into a frenzy after a cozy moment at Tuesday’s Oscars luncheon
The pair were spotted reconnecting at the 98th Academy AwardsNominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills, where a viral clip showed them visibly thrilled to see one another on the red carpet
Another appeared to notice the chemistry between the pair, writing, 'Is it just me or that's a long azz hug?'
One fan was clearly rooting for romance, adding, 'And now kiss!!'
And one summed it up simply: 'That’s a genuine hug.'
Others insisted the rapport looked stronger than what Elordi has shown with co-star Margot Robbie during their recent press appearances for Wuthering Heights.
One wrote, ‘More chemistry than with Margot Robbie.’
‘Came here to say the same,’ another agreed.
‘This is adorable. He seems so tense with Margot and is just melting with Teyana!’ one fan added.
Another didn’t hold back, writing, ‘Jacob looked dead inside for the entirety of Wuthering Heights campaign and then as soon as he does something for the Oscars campaign he is so excited.’
Beaming from ear to ear, Taylor and Elordi shared an unusually long hug - lasting more than 10 seconds
The pair were whispering and laughing into each other’s ears
Even after pulling apart, the warmth didn’t fade, with the two continuing to chat closely, touching arms and cracking up together
Fans quickly weighed in, cheering what they called a genuine friendship, while others teased that something more could be brewing
Taylor and Elordi have been bumping into each other a lot over awards season, with both actors nominated for standout roles this year.
Taylor is up for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the drama One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
On the personal front, she’s fresh off her split from British actor Aaron Pierre, with whom she was linked earlier in 2025 - and remains focused on her family and career after her 2024 divorce from ex‑husband Iman Shumpert.
Elordi, meanwhile, is nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his turn as The Creature in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein.
Others insisted the rapport looked stronger than what Elordi has shown with co-star Margot Robbie during their recent press appearances for Wuthering Heights
He’s had a jam‑packed start to 2026, starring as Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights alongside Robbie and gearing up for the sci‑fi film The Dog Stars with Margaret Qualley, Benedict Wong and Josh Brolin.
Off screen, his love life has been just as headline‑worthy: the 28‑year‑old’s on‑again, off‑again romance with influencer Olivia Jade reportedly hit another rough patch last year, though they’ve been spotted together again amid awards season buzz.
The 98th Academy Awards take place on 15 March at the Dolby Theatre.
Elordi has confirmed he’ll attend with his mother, so despite fan theories and playful Oscars luncheon sparks, he won’t be walking the red carpet with Taylor.
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