Austin Butler’s love life has captured as much attention as his acting career, particularly following his breakthrough performance in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis. The Golden Globe-winning actor has maintained a relatively small but significant dating history with some high-profile relationships. Here’s a breakdown of his confirmed relationships and rumored romances through the years.

Vanessa Hudgens (2011-2020)

Austin’s longest and most publicized relationship was with actress Vanessa Hudgens. The pair reportedly met through mutual friend Ashley Tisdale in 2011, with their romance becoming public later that year. Throughout their nearly nine-year relationship, Austin and Vanessa became a red carpet power couple, regularly appearing together at major Hollywood events and supporting each other’s career milestones.

Vanessa was famously supportive of Austin’s career, even encouraging him to pursue the role of Elvis Presley that would later catapult him to stardom. In interviews, she mentioned telling him, “You need to play Elvis,” years before he actually landed the role.

The couple frequently shared glimpses of their relationship on social media, posting affectionate tributes to each other on birthdays and anniversaries. They were known for their coordinated Halloween costumes and Coachella appearances, becoming a fixture in young Hollywood.

In January 2020, news broke that the couple had split after nearly nine years together. Sources close to the pair cited “distance and busy schedules” as the primary reason for the breakup, as Austin was filming Elvis in Australia while Vanessa was working on various projects in the United States.

Kaia Gerber (2021-Present)

Following his split from Vanessa, Austin was first linked to model Kaia Gerber in late 2021 after being photographed leaving a yoga class together in Los Angeles. The daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, Kaia had previously dated Euphoria star Jacob Elordi before connecting with Austin.

The couple maintained a relatively low profile during the early months of their relationship before making their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2022 Met Gala. Since then, they’ve been spotted together at various high-profile events, including the 2023 Golden Globes where Austin won Best Actor for his portrayal of Elvis Presley.

Austin and Kaia have been photographed on numerous vacations together, including trips to Mexico and Paris. Despite their 10-year age gap (Kaia was born in 2001, while Austin was born in 1991), the couple appears to have a strong connection, with sources describing their relationship as “serious” and “supportive.”

Olivia DeJonge (2022 Rumor)

During the promotional tour for Elvis, rumors briefly circulated about a potential romance between Austin and his on-screen wife, Australian actress Olivia DeJonge, who portrayed Priscilla Presley in the biopic. The speculation was fueled by their obvious chemistry during interviews and social media pictures showing them together at various events.

However, neither Austin nor Olivia ever confirmed any romantic involvement, and the rumors quickly dissipated as Austin continued to be seen publicly with Kaia Gerber. The speculation appears to have been nothing more than fans confusing on-screen chemistry with real-life romance.

Lily-Rose Depp (2019 Rumor)

In August 2019, while Austin was still officially in a relationship with Vanessa Hudgens, paparazzi photos surfaced showing him and actress/model Lily-Rose Depp (daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis) together in London. The images showed them walking together after a dinner date, sparking brief speculation about their relationship status.

No official statements were ever made regarding these photos, and sources close to both parties insisted they were “just friends.” The rumor quickly faded, and Austin continued his relationship with Vanessa for several more months before their eventual split in early 2020.

Public Perception and Relationship Impact

The end of Austin and Vanessa’s nearly decade-long relationship left many fans heartbroken, especially those who had followed their romance from its early days. Social media was flooded with tributes to their relationship when news of their breakup became public.

Conversely, internet followers have largely celebrated Austin’s relationship with Kaia Gerber, with many describing them as a perfect “model + movie star” pairing. Their red carpet appearances together regularly generate buzz across social media platforms, with fans praising their complementary style and apparent chemistry.

The evolution of Austin’s love life has been documented in countless TikTok edits and fan compilations that romanticize both his past relationship with Vanessa and his current romance with Kaia. As his star continues to rise in Hollywood, public interest in Austin’s personal life seems likely to grow alongside his increasingly prestigious acting career.