Austin Butler has been dating model Kaia Gerber since late 2021.
The American actor has been gaining wider recognition for his role as Elvis Presley in the musical biopic. The movie was released on June 24, 2022. Before being released worldwide, the movie was first released at Cannes on May 25, 2022. The biopic opened to warm reviews and Butler's realistic performance as the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley was critically acclaimed.
The film was a massive hit and the American Film Institute named it one of the ten best films of 2022. At the 95th Academy Awards, the film received eight nominations and Butler went on to be nominated for the category of Best Actor. Butler went on to win numerous awards, including Critics' Choice Awards as well as a Golden Globe Award.
Austin Butler was born on August 17, 1991, in Anaheim, California, U.S. Austin began his acting career by playing a background actor playing the role of Zippy Brewster on Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. He is also known for his guest role in Disney Channel's series Hannah Montana.
Butler is well known for his roles in films like Aliens in Attic, Yoga Hosers, The Intruders, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Dead Don't Die, Elvis, etc. He is also known for his performances in roles such as Zeke and Luther, Jonas, Life Unexpected, Arrow, The Carrie Diaries, Wizards of Waverly Place, and many more.
How did Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber meet?
According to US Weekly, Butler and Gerber first met in a yoga class in Los Angeles on December 19, 2021. The two were spotted talking together while walking on a sidewalk before they drew away in Gerber's car. Three days later they were snapped packing their suitcases into a car.
The two then spend their first Valentine's day together on February 14, 2022. On March 24, 2022, Gerber and Butler made their relationship official on Instagram by posing for a sweet picture of Austin kissing the model on her cheeks. The pic was taken at W Magazines’ annual pre-Oscars Best Performances party together. Months into a relationship, the two then made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Met Gala.
Both the love birds sealed the deal for their fans after kissing on the red carpet following the premiere of "Elvis" at Cannes. Austin Butler who is 31 years old and Kaia Gerber who is 21 years old have been dating each other since late 2021. The two have been very vocal about their love for each other in the media.
What happened between Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens?
Before Kaia Gerber, Austin Butler was dating famous actress Vanessa Hudgens. The two were dating for quite a long time. They began dating in 2011 and after almost a decade they shocked all their fans by calling it quits. According to People, a source revealed the reason for their splitting by saying, "They really loved each other and have been through some of their toughest life moments together." The source also added, "Busy work schedules and travel definitely put a strain on the relationship. They were a wonderful couple and it's really sad that it didn't work out."