On May 17, an outlet published photos showing the supermodel and The Kissing Booth actor enjoying a romantic getaway in Kauai, Hawaii. Kendall was seen wearing a blue bikini and sunglasses, while her rumored boyfriend sported blue shorts and a green hat.
Body language expert Inbaal Honigman commented on the pair’s beach date, noting the Victoria’s Secret Angel looked “genuine” with Jacob but appeared to “hold back a little bit.”
“The young Jenner is using a few items to hide behind, from the raised bottle, to her sunglasses, and even her right arm placed carefully in front of her body, fingers curled into a soft, protective fist,” the expert explained. “Those bits and bobs help her feel more protected, as she’s not too exposed and can take her time getting to know the Oscar nominee. Her tight knees send Elordi a message that he’ll need to work a little harder to get her to lower her defenses. She’s not showing up as accessible as he is, but she’s still present and attentive.”
Inbaal pointed out that Jacob seemed more receptive to the growing bond.
“Jacob’s whole body is turned towards Kendall, his legs are folded under him, with knees spread wide, displaying his wares, and his face is unobstructed, clear and present with no sunglasses on,” said Honigman. “All of these clues indicate that he’s showing up for Kendall as his full self. The actor wants Kendall to know that he’s got nothing to hide and is being very real with her. His confidence is even a little exaggerated, as if expecting the model to be impressed with him. His pose says that what you see is what you get, and he’d like for her to take him as he is.”
While they have not confirmed whether they are indeed dating, they showed signs that their connection is blossoming.
“The most notable aspect of the available photo, and the biggest clue that they’re on a date, is their eye contact,” Honigman noted. “They’re looking directly at each other, at quite a close range. This is an intimate connection, and it indicates that the pair is already fairly close.”