Jacob Elordi Shares His Childhood Crushes: From the Olsen Twins to Hilary Duff and a ’60s Star

Jacob Elordi.
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Jacob Elordi Reveals His Celebrity Crushes

In a recent interview, actor Jacob Elordi shared his youthful celebrity crushes, which prominently feature some iconic names from the early 2000s.

During a conversation with W Magazine, the 28-year-old star opened up about his childhood infatuations. "I Dream of Jeannie," he stated, nodding to the classic sitcom featuring Barbara Eden. He also mentioned a fondness for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, particularly highlighting their roles in the 2004 film New York Minute. "Both of them, collectively," Elordi emphasized, recalling the twins’ eccentric adventures throughout New York City.

Jacob Elordi, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.

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Elordi further revealed his admiration for Miley Cyrus, specifically as her character Hannah Montana, alongside Hilary Duff’s portrayal of Lizzie McGuire. He reminisced about Duff’s memorable scenes, noting, "You know when she’s in Italy, in that one movie? There’s a frog in the fountain, and there’s a boy on a moped?"

This is not Elordi’s first time discussing his celebrity crushes. During a 2023 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, he identified Brad Pitt as another early crush. When asked by Fallon, "You had a crush on Brad?" Elordi confirmed, "Yeah. I think in Troy," referencing Pitt’s iconic role as Achilles in the 2004 epic.

"That’s a beautiful man, there’s no denying it," Elordi remarked, showcasing his admiration for Pitt’s on-screen charisma.

In a candid moment in 2022, Elordi confessed to another crush on actress Julie Bowen during an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, stating he had been "nervous" due to his admiration for her from a young age. "I’m such a huge fan of you. I actually had a crush on you when I was younger," he admitted, highlighting the lighthearted and relatable nature of his reflections on past infatuations.