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Jacob Elordi clashes with Venice Film Festival security at the red carpet premiere of 'Frankenstein'


Jacob Elordi wasn't having it


VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 30: Jacob Elordi attends the "Frankenstein" red carpet during The 82nd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on August 30, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImage) © Dave Benett
Jovita TrujilloSenior Writer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 7:03 PM EDT

It's the 82nd annual Venice Film Festival, and the stars have been dressed to impress and ready to enjoy movie magic at the red carpet premieres. But it hasn't been all fashion and art - on August 30, there was a bit of drama between Jacob Elordi and a security guard. 

Jacob Elordi attends the red carpet of the movie Frankenstein 
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Jacob Elordi looked stunning

The Euphoria star, 28, was greeting fans at the world premiere of the highly anticipated Frankenstein when it appeared a guard was trying to get him to stop taking pictures with fans.

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In a clip shared to TikTok, Elordi is seen telling the official, “I’m going to take a picture right here,” before snapping, “Don’t ever tell me what to do.”

The video has sparked some mixed reactions. While the TikToker who posted it said Elordi was “so nice” and took photos with everyone he could, many commenters weren’t impressed, saying the guard was just trying to do his job. 

“That was really super rude of Elordi,” one wrote. Another added, “I find it to be a little disrespectful towards the old man trying to do his job unless they have an understanding, which may be a friendly reminder while being occupied by fans."

A fan took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share one of the selfies he snapped with them and share more insight into the situation. "Jacob elordi telling security to basically f*ck off while he took our picture because they were rushing him inside," they wrote. 

After the brief interaction, it was back to business. Elordi looked great, wearing a classic black suit and bowtie. He joined director Guillermo del Toro, Oscar Isaac, and the rest of the cast and the screening ended with a long 13-minute standing ovation, leaving Elordi in tears.

Jacob was left in tears after the movie had a 13 minute standing ovation© Getty
Jacob was left in tears after the movie had a 13 minute standing ovation

Elordi stars as Frankenstein’s monster in the upcoming Netflix adaptation, with Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Mia Goth as his love interest. The cast also includes Christoph Waltz, Charles Dance, and Ralph Ineson. At the press conference, Elordi opened up about how personal the role felt: “The creature that’s on-screen in this movie is the sort of purest form of myself. He’s more me than I am.”

Oscar Isaac Guillermo del Toro and Jacob Elordi at photocall of the movie Frankenstein during the 82nd Venice Film Festival Venice Italy© LAURENT HOU
Oscar Isaac, Guillermo del Toro, and Jacob Elordi attend the photocall of the movie Frankenstein during the 82nd Venice Film Festival Venice, Italy.

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