Are Austin Butler, Kaia Gerber Still Together? Dating Updates

Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber shut down the Met Gala in 2022 when they made their red carpet debut and have since become one of Hollywood’s hottest couples! Besides making public appearances together, the pair have maintained a low-key relationship. As they remain tight-lipped about their love, fans often wonder if the two are still dating. 

When Did Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber Start Dating?

The Elvis star and supermodel started dating in December 2021, a source confirmed to Life & Style at the time.

The insider revealed their romance was going “going very well” although they were still in the “early stages” of dating.

“She’s taking it slow, she doesn’t want to rush into anything, but she and Austin are really into each other,” the source said. “Austin is older than her by 10 years, but she likes that. They‘re having fun getting to know each other better, and they make a really cute couple.

Do Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber Attend Public Events Together?

Although The Carrie Diaries star and Kaia don’t publicly talk about their relationship, that doesn’t stop them from attending high-profile events together. After they made their romance public at the Met Gala in May 2022, Kaia attended the Elvis premiere alongside the leading man later that month. Austin and Kaia lit up the red carpet when they couldn’t keep their hands off each other and even shared a passionate kiss in front of the cameras.

The PDA-packed moment happened the same month Austin was asked about his relationship with Kaia during an interview with GQ.

“I don’t think there’s anything I want to share about that. But thank you for providing the space,” he vaguely told the publication.

Notably, Austin and Kaia did not attend the 2023 Golden Globes together. The Elvis star and award winner that evening took his sister, Ashley Butler, with him.

Are Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber Still Together?

The duo seems to be going strong today. In June 2024, the pair shared a sweet kiss on the red carpet at his Bikeriders premiere in Los Angeles.

Who Are Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber’s Exes?

This is Austin’s first public relationship since his January 2020 split from Vanessa Hudgens, whom he dated for nine years. The split came as a shock to fans as the California native and former Disney star seemed like end game material.

However, Vanessa had no ill feelings towards Austin’s new romance and was “totally cool” with it, a source told Life & Style in December 2021.

“She and Austin didn’t work out. It happens,” the insider said about the High School Musical alum, who is now engaged to former MLB player Cole Tucker. A separate source told Life & Style of the couple’s happy news, reported on February 2, 2023, “They’re keeping it on the down-low for now and enjoying the moment but plan to make an official announcement any day.”

Kaia, on the other hand, was fresh out of a relationship with Euphoria star Jacob Elordi before she moved on with Austin. The former couple was together for one year before they called it quits in November 2021.

Did Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber Attend the 2023 Oscars Together?

Fans were quick to speculate about Austin and Kaia’s relationship status after he walked the 2023 Oscars champagne carpet without his gal by his side. The actor – who was nominated for Best Lead Actor for his titular role in Elvis – even avoided a question regarding the whereabouts of his model girlfriend on his big night. 

After Ashley Graham asked him, “Where’s Kaia?” Austin simply replied that he was attending the March 2023 event with his best friend.

However, Kaia eventually joined Austin for the festivities when they posed together on the red carpet at the Vanity Fair afterparty.

The couple appeared to be in a good place as they wrapped their arms around each other and smiled. The nominee looked handsome in a classic Saint Laurent tux, while Kaia stunned in a sparkling Celine dress.

Austin Butler Didn’t Attend Kaia Gerber’s Birthday Party in 2024

Kaia and several of her family members and friends celebrated her 23rd birthday in September 2024 at Disneyland. However, Austin wasn’t there to partake in the festivities even though Kaia celebrated his birthday with him just a month prior.

“Kaia had a blast with her family and friends at Disney, but Austin’s absence was very noticeable,” a source revealed to Life & Style on September 19, 2024. “It sparked rumors that the romance is over. She celebrated his birthday with him this summer, but he didn’t return the favor. That seems a little odd.”

Austin’s absence at Kaia’s celebration comes on the heels of rumors that the couple has been headed toward a split for some time. In May 2024, a separate source told Life & Style that the two had “nothing in common.”

“This is not a match made in heaven, and it’s starting to dawn on Austin that Kaia doesn’t take her so-called ‘career’ nearly as seriously as he does,” the insider said on May 31, 2024. “Kaia is from a different world than Austin, who had to fight for everything he has and prove himself at every turn. The fact that his dreams are finally coming true after years of struggle has only intensified that disconnection.”