Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler's Relationship Timeline

Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler’s romance is “moving forward.”

The model and Oscar-nominated actor first sparked romance rumors in December 2021 and finally went public with their relationship in March 2022.

Gerber used to walk Euphoria actor Jacob Elordi for one year, Doc The Carrie Diaries The alum was in a relationship with Vanessa Hudgens for eight years until they split in 2020.

Butler and Gerber have had a number of PDA-filled outings together, including their first public appearance as a couple on W Magazinethe annual Best Performances party ahead of the Oscars. At the 80th Golden Globe Awards, Gerber was on hand to congratulate her boyfriend on winning Best Actor in a Drama for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Elvis.

In May 2024, a source told PEOPLE that the couple was “happy and in love.”

From casual strolls around Los Angeles to red carpet appearances, take a look back at their relationship.

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November 2021: Kaia Gerber and Jacob Elordi end their relationship

After more than a year of dating, a source confirmed to PEOPLE that Gerber broke up with Elordi in November 2021. The split came just two months after they made their red carpet debut at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ LA opening gala

December 19, 2021: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler fueled romance rumors

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Following her split with Elordi, Gerber fueled romance rumors with Butler when they were spotted attending yoga together in LA. In the photos he received The Daily Mailthe two appeared to be talking to each other while wearing active wear and face masks.

December 2021: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler spend time together ahead of the holidays

In December, PEOPLE reported that Gerber and Butler were spending time together ahead of the holidays. Amidst their rumored romance, the source added that Gerber is enjoying her time with Elvis actor, noting, “She seems really happy. All her friends think he’s really cute.”

January 2022: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler get cozy during a walk in LA

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In exclusive photos obtained by PEOPLE, the two were spotted on a casual date at a supermarket in LA, and Gerber could be seen walking her dog while Butler strolled by her side. At one point, Butler approached Gerber and put his arm around her shoulder.

January 19, 2022: Kaia Gerber opens up about how she ‘re-evaluated’ her personal life

During the grand opening of the LA Art Show in January at St. Jude, Gerber told PEOPLE how she is coping with life after quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

While she didn’t directly mention Butler, she noted that the pandemic has forced her to “reevaluate [her] personal life much more.”

“I think it’s so important for people to understand how important their happiness is outside of work, when you don’t have all these external resources that you can get happiness from, where that inner happiness comes from,” she said.

February 14, 2022: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler spend Valentine’s Day together

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Gerber and Butler were side by side as they celebrated their first Valentine’s Day together in London. In photos obtained by Just Jared, the two are seen drinking coffee and snacks while walking around the city together.

March 22, 2022: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler travel to Paris

After Paris Fashion Week, Gerber and Butler were seen together in the City of Love. In the photos he received The Daily Mailthe two left their hotel in Paris as they both wore black jackets.

March 24, 2022: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler make their public debut as a couple

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After about three months of dating, Gerber and Butler went public with their romance W MagazineThe annual party for the best performances, hand in hand before the Oscars. W Magazine later shared a cute photo of Butler giving Gerber a kiss on the cheek inside the event.

April 3, 2022: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler hold hands in Malibu

In April, Gerber and Butler showed off some sweet PDA while hitting the market together in Malibu. In the photos obtained by Just Jared, the two, casually dressed, are holding hands.

May 2, 2022: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler attend the Met Gala together

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For the 2022 Met Gala, Gerber and Butler shared a sweet moment as they cuddled up on the red carpet. The model and actor decided to walk the red carpet separately, but later leaned in for a kiss when they reached the top of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s stairs.

May 25, 2022: Kaia Gerber supports Austin Butler at the Cannes Film Festival

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While Butler was premiering his film Elvis at the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival, where she plays the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Gerber was on hand to support her boyfriend. The couple was spotted kissing during the May 25 event.

June 15, 2022: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler attend a screening of the film Elvis

The couple were seen holding hands in New York while attending a screening of his film Elvis.

July 27, 2022: Kaia Gerber joins Austin Butler’s photo shoot

Gerber made a cameo in Butler’s photo for ​VMAN 49’s Fall-Winter 2022 Edition In the two black-and-white photos, Butler poses with his back to the camera, while Gerber’s hands, recognizable by her “I know” wrist tattoo, hang around the actor’s neck.

December 21, 2022: Kaia Gerber goes out with Austin Butler in Los Angeles

The casually dressed couple were spotted running errands together, according to photos released by E! On the line. Gerber, who sported an icy matcha, wore black Gymshark leggings and a navy sherpa top, while Butler donned an Adidas tracksuit and a black trucker-style jacket.

January 10, 2023: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler are seen kissing at the Golden Globes

Gerber and Butler celebrated his Golden Globe win with a passionate kiss backstage after the event. A video of the two kissing and walking with their arms around each other was posted on TikTok that night.

For the ceremony, Butler wore a black tuxedo while Gerber wore a long black dress, accessorized with a black purse.

February 24, 2023: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler went on a date

Butler and Gerber attended W Magazine’s annual Best Performances party in LA This was the second year in a row that the couple attended the event together.

The two posed for photos in coordinating outfits, with Gerber wearing a black mesh dress while Butler looked dapper in a black suit.

March 12, 2023: Kaia Gerber supports Austin Butler at the Oscars after party

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After Butler’s big night at the Oscars, where he was nominated for Best Actor for his role in Elvisthe couple went out on vanity fair Oscar after party. The two walked the red carpet together, where they were photographed smiling at each other.

March 22, 2023: Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber enjoy a vacation in Mexico

After awards season, the couple jetted off to Cabo, Mexico for a romantic getaway. Butler and Gerber were spotted soaking up the sun, reading and swimming in the pool at their oceanfront resort.

March 31, 2023: Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber visit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Butler and Gerber shared “some joy” with the many children being treated at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. According to Instagram, the couple engaged in a variety of fun activities, including video games, Jenga and painting. Butler also played his guitar.

April 26, 2023: Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber attend the Time100 Gala in New York

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Butler, named by Time as one of the most influential people of the year, was accompanied on the red carpet by Gerber. The model shone in a tight gray dress, while she Elvis the star looked handsome in a black double-breasted suit.

May 25, 2023: Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber go on a double date with her parents

Butler and Gerber went on a double date with Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber. The two couples were spotted having dinner at Roberta’s in Culver City, California.

July 5, 2023: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler enjoy a date in Paris

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While in the City of Love for Paris Fashion Week, Gerber and Butler were seen on a romantic date. Photographers captured the couple walking out of the restaurant within the Costes Hotel holding hands.

October 1, 2023: Austin Butler supports Kaia Gerber during Paris Fashion Week

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Butler watched from the front row as Gerber opened the Valentino Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week. Before the fashion event, the pair were seen holding hands outside the venue.

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