Jacob Elordi’s Height and Shoe Size: How the 6’5″ Star Styles Hollywood’s Red Carpets

You may know him as the brooding love interest in Netflix’s teen saga The Kissing Booth, or perhaps as Hollywood’s most complicated villain on HBO’s Euphoria—either way, Jacob Elordi has been impossible to miss.

Standing at an impressive 6ft 5 (195.6 cm) with a US men’s shoe size 13, the Australian heartthrob quite literally towers over Hollywood. Yet despite his striking presence, Elordi’s acting career was nearly shelved before it even had the chance to take off.

Joey King as Rochelle (Shelly) “Elle” Evans and Jacob Elordi as Noah Flynn in the 2018 American teen romantic comedy film The Kissing Booth (Credit: Netflix)

From Australia to Hollywood: Jacob Elordi’s Breakthrough

Breaking into Hollywood wasn’t as effortless as Jacob Elordi’s looks might suggest. Early on, industry insiders doubted whether the towering Aussie would fit the mold.

Jacob Elordi channels a retro vibe as Rooster in the 2018 Australian comedy-drama Swinging Safari, a breakout role that marked the start of his Hollywood journey (Credit: Becker Film Group)

Inspired by fellow countryman Heath Ledger’s performance in The Dark Knight, Elordi pursued acting in his native Australia, taking minor roles before landing his breakout part in the 2017 film Swinging Safari.

The recognition gave him the confidence—and momentum—to head to Hollywood and chase stardom. One of the most notable aspects of Jacob Elordi’s red-carpet appearances is the contrast between his towering frame and that of many of his co-stars.

Why Jacob Elordi Towers Over Hollywood’s Red Carpets

While Hollywood stylists often adjust camera angles and wardrobe proportions to balance out such height differences, the disparity was especially striking at the 2022 Oscars, where his elegant presence highlighted just how much taller he is than many of his peers.

Jacob Elordi (6ft 5/195.6 cm, US shoe size 13) towers over his petite co-presenter Rachel Zegler (5ft 2/157.5 cm) backstage at the 94th Academy Awards, where she stunned in a sheer black Dior Haute Couture gown with Tiffany & Co. jewels (Credit: Al Seib / A.M.P.A.S.)

Elordi’s height has been both a blessing and a hurdle. Too tall for sample clothing as a child, he missed out on modeling opportunities—and Hollywood initially echoed those doubts.

‘I basically got told that I was too tall to be an actor,’ he told GQ in 2020, admitting he once downplayed his 6’5” frame as 6’2” or 6’3” to avoid scrutiny. Today, that same stature sets him apart on screen, especially when he appears alongside his much shorter leading ladies.

Classic Burberry Tux and Polished Shoes at the Oscars

Jacob Elordi kept his 2022 Oscars look timeless yet distinctive, opting for a classic black Burberry tuxedo—reportedly crafted from mohair wool — and paired it with a crisp cotton poplin shirt, a black grosgrain bow tie, and polished leather derby shoes.

He elevated the ensemble with a bold TAG Heuer Monaco watch and David Yurman jewelry, a mix that balanced sleek tailoring with unexpected statement accessories.

Jacob Elordi wearing Burberry with David Yurman jewelry and a TAG Heuer watch at the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022, in Hollywood, California (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

‘The trick is they just always cast me with girls who are five-foot-two,’ Elordi told Men’s Health, noting that his towering frame looks even more dramatic next to petite co-stars.

Joey King, his The Kissing Booth costar, is just 5′ 3” (160 cm), and his Euphoria costar Alexa Demie is 5ft 1 (154.9 cm).

Cool in Dior Sneakers and Fear of God Streetwear

At Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood event in August 2018, Jacob Elordi leaned into a cool, streetwear-meets-red-carpet vibe. He layered a camel-colored Fear of God jacket with a contrasting black collar over a crisp white tee and slim black trousers.

Joey King in an Armani suit and her much taller The Kissing Booth costar Jacob Elordi at Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood event on August 28, 2018, at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood, California (Credit: Sara De Boer / Startraksphoto)

Still, it was his paint-splattered Dior B23 high-top sneakers that stole the show—adding a playful, fashion-forward edge to his otherwise polished look.

Jacob Elordi kept it effortlessly cool at Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood event in a camel-colored Fear of God jacket over a crisp white tee and slim black trousers, finishing the look with standout paint-splattered Dior B23 high-top sneakers (Credit: Sara De Boer / Startraksphoto)

On set, Elordi’s height often requires creative adjustments—whether co-stars on apple boxes or altered camera angles. The scrutiny hasn’t always been easy, but his stature has become part of his screen presence.

Crystal-Embellished Burberry Suit at the Met Gala

At the 2022 Met Gala, he transformed his commanding frame into a style advantage, making a striking entrance in a custom Burberry suit designed by Riccardo Tisci, embellished with crystal Equestrian Knight motifs and paired with sleek patent leather dress shoes.

Jacob Elordi in a Burberry suit at the 2022 Costume Institute Benefit celebrating In America: An Anthology of Fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2022, in New York City (Credit: Startraksphoto / John Nacion)

Relationships, Style Pairings, and Height Contrasts

His height may have been an issue initially, but his career and dating life seem to be going strong, despite the vertical challenges.

Wearing matching denim looks, Jacob Elordi and Joey King share an intimate moment in Netflix’s The Kissing Booth, where their on-screen chemistry blossomed into a real-life romance (Credit: Netflix)

Elordi has been known to have a romantic fling with his co-stars. First up is Joey King, his co-star from The Kissing Booth. Their onscreen chemistry benefited from their connection. The first film was shot in 2017, and their relationship lasted into 2018.

Joey King in a patterned green coat and Jacob Elordi in a camel jacket share a lighthearted pose on the red carpet, showing off their fun chemistry and contrasting styles (Credit: Sara De Boer / Startraksphoto)

Elordi also had a fling with his famous Euphoria co-star, Zendaya, who measures 5’10” (178 cm) and wears a shoe size 10 (US).

Zendaya, effortlessly chic in a cutout brown ensemble, shares a laugh with her much taller Euphoria co-star Jacob Elordi, whose 6ft 5 (195.6 cm) frame towers over her petite stature (Credit: Janet Mayer / Startraksphoto)

The exact dates of their relationship are unclear, but they were indeed over by September 2020 when he was spotted with model Kaia Gerber on Zendaya’s 24th birthday.

Cindy Crawford’s statuesque daughter is 5 feet 8 ½ inches (174 cm) and wears a shoe size 9 (US).

Kaia Gerber, radiant in a sparkling champagne slip dress, shares a red-carpet moment with then-boyfriend Jacob Elordi, who dated the model for about a year before they split in late 2021 (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

While Jacob Elordi’s commanding 6’5” frame makes him stand out on any red carpet, he’s far from the only star whose height and shoe size influence his fashion choices. Hollywood and the sports world are full of men who face similar styling challenges—and opportunities—thanks to their larger-than-average builds.

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