From Broke Aussie Actor to Hollywood Cash King

Jacob Elordi arrived in Los Angeles after wrapping the first Kissing Booth movie in 2017 with barely $800 in his account. He crashed on friends’ couches and slept in his car on Mulholland Drive while auditioning nonstop, convinced his visa would expire before any real break came.

That grind paid off when HBO cast him as Nate Jacobs in Euphoria, a role that flipped his finances overnight as supporting actors on such shows pull $50,000 to $150,000 per episode.​

By season two in 2022, Elordi hit six-figure earnings per installment, sources close to industry standards confirm, building a solid base from the show’s raw teen drama appeal.

The Kissing Booth trilogy added steady Netflix cash, too, though exact figures stay private; those rom-coms drew massive views, turning his bad-boy Noah Flynn into instant fame. Early roles like Swinging Safari and Pirates of the Caribbean extras honed his skills without much pay, but Euphoria’s cultural punch changed everything.​

Fans still obsess over Nate’s menace, keeping Elordi’s value high as HBO preps season three for 2026 with eight more episodes locked in.

That recurring gig alone could add seven figures, matching leads who command up to $1 million per episode on premium cable. His shift from struggling extra to series staple shows pure hustle in a cutthroat town.​

Blockbuster Roles Stack the Millions

Saltburn in 2023 marked Elordi’s villainous charm exploding, earning a BAFTA nod and reports of $320,000 for the twisted Oxford tale.

Priscilla followed with $500,000 estimated for channeling Elvis, a part Sofia Coppola picked for his raw pull on audiences. Deep Water and others chipped in $150,000 slices, but these prestige hits elevated his quote for bigger films.

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Frankenstein in 2025 as the Creature snagged Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe nods, a transformative work that Guillermo del Toro praised for depth.

The Narrow Road to the Deep North miniseries added lead actor pay in a war drama that hit AACTA radars. Celebrity Net Worth pegs his 2025 total at $4 million, a jump from pre-Euphoria scraps.​

He Went That Way, and the Sweet East experimented with edgier vibes, executive producing one for extra cuts. On Swift Horses in 2024 drew raves for vulnerability, proving range beyond heartthrob labels. These stack up to $1.8-$2.5 million annual hauls, per reports tracking his steady project flow.​

Luxury Brands and 2026 Boom

Calvin Klein tapped Elordi for 2021 campaigns, then Hugo Boss and TAG Heuer locked him as ambassador alongside Ryan Gosling.

Luxury endorsements pay top dollar, often six figures per deal, as his 6’6″ frame and Gen Z pull draw brands hungry for buzz. Instagram posts alone net celebs thousands to millions, and Elordi’s feed amplifies that.​

Wuthering Heights drops in February 2026 with Margot Robbie and Emerald Fennell directing the steamy classic; expect mid-seven-figure pay for Heathcliff, given the cast.

The Dog Stars follows in August, Ridley Scott’s sci-fi with Elordi central as Hig, post-production primed for box office heat. Euphoria’s return piles on, positioning 2026 as his peak earner yet.​​

Net worth trackers hold at $4 million entering this year, but dual tentpoles and TV could double it by December. Awards like Gotham and AACTA nods boost leverage, while public image as Hollywood’s top young gun sustains demand. From Basque roots in Brisbane to global stardom, Elordi’s path mixes grit with smart choices.​

He grew up athletic in a working-class family, rugby injuries steering him to the stage at 12 with school musicals. Brisbane roots and Heath Ledger fandom fueled the move stateside at 19. Relationships with Zendaya and Kaia Gerber grabbed headlines, but focus stays on craft.​

A 2024 radio scuffle allegation fizzled without charges, barely denting his rise. SNL hosting tested comedy chops amid attractiveness jokes. Music video spots like Bon Iver’s add variety.​

Elordi’s versatility shines: rom-com king to monster maestro, all while bank swells. 2026 feels like a coronation, with projects screaming A-list status. Young actors dream of this trajectory, blending talent, timing, and towering presence into fortune.​

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