Golden Globes TikTok Captures Jacob Elordi’s Mom In An Awkward Leo DiCaprio Run-In

Jacob Elordi’s mom, Melissa Elordi, found herself at the center of an awkward Golden Globes moment after a backstage interaction with Leonardo DiCaprio that played out in real time, and was all caught on camera. In a TikTok clip posted by the official Golden Globes account, the "Euphoria" star is seen introducing his mom to Sean Penn and DiCaprio. Melissa enthusiastically headed toward Penn first, and the exchange immediately had people talking after Penn appeared to remove gum from his mouth before shaking her hand.

Moments later, Melissa greeted DiCaprio, who kept things polite and warm as he said, “Hello, nice to meet you,” before gesturing toward his own mother, Irmelin Indenbirkin, who was standing nearby. “My mom,” DiCaprio told Melissa, clearly trying to make the introductions official.

But the moment went sideways fast. Melissa appeared to move right along and resumed speaking with Penn instead of turning to acknowledge DiCaprio’s mom. Elordi then tried to redirect his mom back toward DiCaprio’s mother, but Melissa continued chatting with Penn as the clip rolled.

The awkward backstage moment didn’t just play out on the Golden Globes TikTok because it immediately lit up the comments, with viewers zeroing in on what looked like DiCaprio trying to do a polite mom-to-mom introduction… and getting brushed past.

One user summed up the mood bluntly, writing, “The way that Leo tried to introduce his mom and was ignored,” while another added, “I feel so sorry for Leonardo DiCaprio when he shows his mom and they ignore him.” Others were just stunned by the secondhand embarrassment, with one commenter posting, “I’m so heartbroken for Leo."

And while Elordi’s backstage mom moment was busy racking up secondhand-awkward reactions online, it didn’t take long for the conversation to shift to something fans obsess over even more.

Jacob Elordi’s love life is back in the spotlight, and it looks like things may be circling right back to Olivia Jade. Days after Elordi sparked chatter at the Golden Globes thanks to a viral moment “cozying” up to Ana de Armas, the "Frankenstein" star was spotted in New York City with his on-again, off-again girlfriend Olivia Jade Giannulli, fueling fresh speculation that the pair may have quietly reunited.

On Wednesday, Elordi and Jade were photographed leaving a Manhattan hotel together before stepping into a waiting SUV with Elordi’s dog, Layla, right alongside them. Neither has confirmed where they stand, but the sighting was enough to reignite chatter.

The timing raised eyebrows because just days earlier, Elordi was photographed sharing what looked like a sweet moment with Ana de Armas at the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills. Inside the Beverly Hilton, the pair were seen holding hands while chatting among the crowd, with de Armas smiling as they talked and Elordi lightly touching her arm as they laughed before the ceremony kicked off.

And if Jacob Elordi’s dating timeline has the internet talking, Leonardo DiCaprio’s love life is always lurking in the background, even when he’s not making it the main event. The actor has been linked to Italian supermodel Vittoria Ceretti since 2023, and the two have kept things relatively under the radar.

Despite how serious they seem, DiCaprio and Ceretti have never made an awards-show appearance together, sticking to their low-key approach even during peak Hollywood season. And in December 2025, DiCaprio alluded to why, telling Time his personal philosophy for staying private while still being one of the most famous faces on the planet.

“I think my simple philosophy is only get out there and do something when you have something to say, or you have something to show for it," he said. "Otherwise, just disappear as much as you possibly can.”

Both Elordi and DiCaprio attended the Golden Globes with their moms as their dates, and both were also nominated on the night, though neither walked away with a trophy.

Elordi was up for Best Supporting Actor for “Frankenstein” and Best Actor in a Limited Series for “The Narrow Road to the Deep North,” but lost to Stellan Skarsgård and Stephen Graham.

DiCaprio, meanwhile, was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical, Comedy, or Film for “One Battle After Another,” but Timothée Chalamet ultimately took home the win.