Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi spent their Sunday in New York City grabbing coffee and getting cozy on a West Village stoop. At one point, Jenner rested her chin on Elordi’s shoulder. Later, she leaned in for a quick kiss while taking a phone call. It was an unusually affectionate public outing for two stars who have kept the details of their relationship private. Body language expert Inbaal Honigman spotted a few quieter moments in the photos, too, starting with how the pair fell into step before they even sat down.
Kendall Jenner And Jacob Elordi Fell Into Step On Their NYC Date
Jenner bundled up in a green utility jacket and a leopard-print scarf for the November 8 outing, while Elordi wore a white hoodie over a black beanie. Both wore sunglasses, but their matching accessories were only part of what caught Honigman’s attention. She was watching their feet, per an email sent to The Blast.
“As the two walk side by side, their movements match perfectly. When Jacob’s right foot leads, so does Kendall’s, and when his head turns a little to the side, hers also turns at the same angle and direction,” Honigman said.
To Honigman, those small movements were an example of mirroring, when two people naturally pick up on each other’s gestures or posture. “Their mirroring body language reveals how close their bond is,” she said.
A West Village Stoop Gave The Couple A Moment To Get Close
Once Jenner and Elordi found a spot to sit, things got a little cozier. Elordi rested a hand on Jenner’s knee, and she wrapped her arms around him. Honigman said the pair were so intertwined in one shot that it took a second to tell whose arm was whose.
The expert read their relaxed posture as a sign that they felt comfortable together, even out on a New York sidewalk. “The carefree way with which they are draped around each other suggests that the two are totally at ease in each other’s company, with no need for defenses or protection when they’re together,” she said. “There’s a strong bond of trust there, and they’re devoted to the relationship and to each other.”
The Small Gesture Honigman Read As Protective
The photos also showed Elordi with an arm across Jenner’s body. Honigman interpreted that gesture as a response to the cameras, pointing to Jenner’s clasped hands and Elordi’s crossed legs as other details that caught her eye. “Jacob goes a step further, and drapes his arm across Kendall’s body, shielding her from unwanted attention,” she said.
Honigman also noticed how closely they faced each other while talking. She read their direct eye contact as another sign of intimacy, saying, “Their love for each other has reached a point of unbroken trust and acceptance.”
Kendall And Jacob Knew Each Other Years Before The Dating Rumors
Jenner and Elordi had been moving in the same circles long before their coffee run. They were photographed with friends in Paris in 2022, and Elordi reportedly attended Jenner’s birthday party later that year. In March 2026, they were seen talking at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. By April, sightings around Coachella had fans wondering whether there was something more going on.
A source told PEOPLE in the spring that the two had been getting to know each other privately for months. In May, they were spotted together on Kauaʻi, where they grabbed coffee and visited a farm. They also went out in Los Angeles with Jenner’s sister Kylie and Timothée Chalamet. A June trip to Tokyo added another sighting when local restaurants shared photos of the pair.
Their New York Weekend Also Included A Broadway Date
By fall, Elordi was showing up for Jenner at work, too. At Bottega Veneta’s September show during Milan Fashion Week, he was seen taking pictures with a film camera as she walked the runway. The pair were later spotted together in Paris after Jenner’s L’Oréal show.
Their November trip to New York included a Saturday night performance of Paranormal Activity at the August Wilson Theatre. TMZ footage showed Elordi leaning in close during intermission and Jenner laughing. The next morning, the two traded Broadway for coffee, sunglasses and a spot on a West Village stoop.
