2026 oscars It was full of big wins and bright lights, but one moment stole everyone’s hearts. jacob elordiThe star of “Frankenstein” walked the red carpet with a very special lady on his arm: her mother, melissa. It wasn’t just a lovely family outing; It was the end of a journey that had begun in Australia a decade earlier. For Jacob, this night was like keeping a childhood vow.
Jacob Elordi promised his mother that he would take her as his date to the Oscars when he was only 15
Jacob Elordi is now a Hollywood leading man, but he hasn’t forgotten where he came from. When he was 15 years old and attending a Catholic school for boys, he made a big announcement. He told his mother, Melissa, that if he ever attended the Academy Awards, she would stand by him. At the 98th Academy Awards, he finally made his dream come true.
The actor shared the story of his “Plan B” during the lead-up to the big night. He recalled the time when his father, John, suggested that he might need a backup career if acting did not work out. Jacob’s response was great. “My Plan B is the Oscars,” he told the source.
He also confirmed his long-standing deal with his mother, saying, “When I was 15, I told her she would be my date.” Walking the carpet in a sharp, classic tuxedo, Jacob looked every bit the nominee. He won Best Supporting Actor for his role as “The Creature” in Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein”. While the work was physically demanding, requiring hours of makeup and heavy prosthetics, the night of the ceremony was pure celebration.
Melissa looked very happy as she joined her son for the historic evening. The couple was seen smiling and chatting with other stars throughout the night. They also had some banter in the lobby bar during the show’s musical performance. Even though Jacobs didn’t take home a trophy that night, he had some great wins.
He showed the world that he is a man of his word. By bringing her mom to the world’s most famous red carpet, she fulfilled a 13-year-old promise and proved that sometimes, a “Plan B” is just what you need.
Originally reported by Samridhi Goyal Momtastic.