Jacob Elordi has listed the actresses who caught his eye while growing up, spanning from Barbara Eden to Disney Channel icons.
The 28-year-old actor told W Magazine he crushed on Eden in “I Dream of Jeannie,” the Olsen twins in “New York Minute,” Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana, and Hilary Duff as Lizzie McGuire.
At a Glance
- Elordi names Barbara Eden, the Olsen twins, Miley Cyrus, and Hilary Duff as early crushes
- His picks mix a 1960s sitcom star with early-2000s teen idols
- He has previously cited Brad Pitt and Julie Bowen as celebrity crushes
- Why it matters: The list gives fans a nostalgic look at the stars who shaped Elordi’s youth
Elordi recalled watching the 2004 Olsen comedy, saying he liked “both of them, collectively.” He also remembered Duff’s Italian adventure in “The Lizzie McGuire Movie,” describing the fountain scene with “a frog in the fountain” and “a boy on a moped.”
Earlier Confessions
In a 2023 visit to “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Elordi named Brad Pitt as his first celebrity crush.
“You had a crush on Brad?” Fallon asked.
“Yeah. I think in Troy,” Elordi replied, praising Pitt’s role as Achilles. “That’s a beautiful man, there’s no denying it.”
Two years earlier, on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Elordi told guest host Julie Bowen he “had a crush on you when I was younger,” admitting he felt “nervous” before the interview.
Key Takeaways

- Elordi’s crushes blend classic TV, early-2000s teen fare, and Disney Channel hits
- The actor has openly discussed his childhood admiration for both male and female stars
- His picks highlight the lasting impact of Y2K pop culture on his generation

