Since first being spotted together in late 2021, Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber have been busy hopping from red carpet to red carpet and sneaking in R&R on the beach, as well as spending time with Gerber’s family — all while looking picture-perfect for every single errand and engagement.
Gerber must have a thing for Elvis, given that she's essentially dated two versions of the King of Rock ‘n Roll: Priscilla star Jacob Elordi and her current (?) boyfriend, Butler, who nabbed an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of the music legend in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis. (Gerber did dress up like Priscilla Presley alongside Elordi for Halloween one year, so it tracks!)
Previously, Gerber briefly dated Pete Davidson and then dated Elordi for a year before joining forces with Butler, who had previously dated fellow actor and HSM star Vanessa Hudgens for nearly a decade. But… are Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber even together anymore? After years of idyllic date sightings, breakup rumors started to circulate as Gerber was spotted enjoying time with another man, leading to their eventual reported split.
Below, get all the details on the timeline of Gerber and Butler's Hollywood love story, from their reported split and breakup rumors to their high-profile Met Gala debut to their very genesis.
January 2025: TMZ reports Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber's breakup
Though breakup rumors had been swirling around, it wasn't until January 2025 that TMZ first reported that Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber had called it quits after more than three years together.
According to sources close to the former couple, the two actors ended their relationship “around the end of 2024," but there's reportedly “no bad blood” between them. At the time of writing, neither Butler nor Gerber has publicly addressed the split. News of the breakup arrives just days after Gerber was spotted vacationing solo during a family trip in Los Cabos, Mexico, where her brother, Presley Gerber, brought along girlfriend Isabella Jones.
September 2024: Breakup rumors arise as Kaia Gerber is spotted with SNL star Marcello Hernandez
Rumors about a potential breakup between Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler started swirling after the Bottoms star was spotted and photographed with SNL star Marcello Hernandez at a party. Neither Gerber nor Butler had publicly addressed a split, nor did Hernandez comment on the new pictures.
September 4, 2024: Kaia Gerber celebrates her birthday without Austin Butler
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Kaia Gerber celebrated her 23rd birthday at Disneyland. She was joined by her family and Bottoms costar and friend Ayo Edebiri, but Austin Butler was notably absent.
August 2023: Kaia Gerber posts picture with Dear D*ckhead book
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People first started speculating Gerber could be newly single after she posted a picture with Virginie Despentes's book titled Dear D*ckhead. Gerber accompanied the picture dedicating the book to “someone i used to know.”
July 2024: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler hit Broadway together
Prior to the breakup rumors, Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber were spotted enjoying a theater night together on NYC's Broadway. The duo was seen on July 17, arriving at The Hayes Theater for a preview of JOB, for which Gerber hosted a panel.
The duo were also seen attending the the opening night curtain call for Oh, Mary on Broadway at The Lyceum Theatre on July 11, 2024. They sat together and arrived at the venue together.
February 2024: Kaia Gerber supports Austin Butler at the Dune 2 premiere in London
Kaia Gerber supported Austin Butler during the Dune 2 press run and attended the afterparty for the London premiere of the film on February 15, 2024, in London, England — just a day after Valentine's Day.
December 2023: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler attend a The Boys In The Boat screening in NYC together
As the cinephiles they are, the duo was seen on a date night and attended a special screening of The Boys In The Boat at New York's Museum of Modern Art on December 13, 2023.
October 2023: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler attend the Casamigos Halloween party as Andy Warhol and Edie Sedgwick
The couple went for coordinating Halloween costumes for the Casamigos annual party, dressing up as '60s lovebirds Andy Warhol and Edie Sedgwick.
October 2023: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler enjoy a farmer's market date in Hollywood
Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler were spotted enjoying a nice day out on October 15, 2023, in Hollywood, California. The duo looked cozy as they walked around a farmer's market, wrapping their arms around each other.
October 2023: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler travel to France to attend PFW together
Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler clearly loved Paris and made sure to return to the city of Light t to attend the Valentino womenswear spring-summer 2024 show together during Paris Fashion Week. The two were photographed in white tops and tailored pants, which they both paired with black leather shoes for the occasion.
July 2023: Butler and Gerber have a matching date night in Paris and an incognito date night in Los Angeles
Like the jet-setting couple that they were, Butler and Gerber had date nights around the globe during the month of July. During Paris Fashion Week, the two had a matching moment while heading out on the town, both donning shades of brown. A few weeks later, the couple was spotted again in Los Angeles, linking arms and avoiding the spotlight with lowkey 'fits. Masks? Check. Baseball cap? Check. Sunglasses? Check.
May 2023: Butler and Gerber do a double date night with Gerber's parents
The couple hit the town alongside Gerber's parents, supermodel Cindy Crawford and entrepreneur Rande Gerber, for a double date night at Roberta's in Los Angeles. Imagine sitting at the table over, right? It definitely looks like Gerber's parents approved of their daughter's boyfriend.
May 2023: Engagement rumors swirl
Deuxmoi strikes again. An anonymous tip was shared with the gossip outlet that Butler and Gerber had gotten engaged but wanted to “keep it low-key” — but Page Six and TMZ's sources reported otherwise.
April 2023: Butler and Gerber appear on the TIME100 red carpet
The pair were back on the red carpet in April at the TIME100 gala, as Butler was honored at the event. Gerber wore a backless gray halter gown, and Butler, true to form, donned a slim-fitting tuxedo.
April 2023: Butler and Gerber visit the Children's Hospital Los Angeles
The couple visited patients at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles in April 2023, posing for photos, chatting with children, and even taking time for a little music.
March 2023: Butler and Gerber vacation in Mexico
After a very busy awards season, Gerber and Butler took a breather on the beaches of Cabo, soaking up the sun and getting in some much-needed relaxation time.
March 2023: Butler and Gerber attend the Vanity Fair Oscars Party
The couple did not walk the Oscars 2023 red carpet together, despite the fact that Butler was nominated for his role in Elvis, but they did pose together after the ceremony at the Vanity Fair after-party. Gerber wore a shimmering silver Celine gown, and Butler swapped his ceremony look for a '70s-inspired Saint Laurent tux with a purple silk shirt.
January 2023: Butler celebrates his Golden Globe win by kissing Gerber backstage
After winning his first Golden Globe for his performance as Elvis, Butler celebrated the major moment with his girlfriend, seeking her out for a big, romantic kiss backstage that went viral on TikTok.
July 2022: Butler and Gerber do a photoshoot together
Well, kinda. Gerber briefly appeared in Butler's VMan photoshoot, embracing her boyfriend who had his back to the camera, obscuring her from sight. How do we know it was her? You can see her “I know” tattoo on one arm!
May 2022: Butler says he doesn't want to talk about his relationship publicly
When asked about his relationship with the model in an interview with GQ, Butler politely declined to share any details. “I don’t think there’s anything I want to share about that, but thank you for providing the space," he said, prioritizing his privacy.
May 2022: Butler and Gerber make their Met Gala debut
The couple made their official red carpet debut on one of the biggest carpets ever: at the 2022 Met Gala. Gerber wore a beaded silver gown and a cloud of ringlet curls, and Butler looked chic in a black-on-black tuxedo. The pair didn't walk the carpet together but posed for a few shots and united for a kiss, solidifying their romance for hundreds of flashing cameras.
March 2022: Butler and Gerber make their first public appearance as a couple
The couple made it official at a W magazine party in Los Angeles in spring 2022. They were photographed holding hands while walking into the event, with Kaia looking gorgeous in a glittering top and skirt.
December 2021: Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber are first spotted together
Kaia Gerber and Jacob Elordi parted ways in November 2021, soon after they made their red carpet debut as a couple. About a month after Gerber's split from Elordi, she was seen out and about with Butler, and relationship rumors began to fly. The pair then began to spend a lot more time in one another's company, as they were spotted together frequently in late 2021 and early 2022, including once on a trip to Paris. "She seems really happy," a source told PEOPLE at the time. “All of her friends think he's really cute.”
