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Elordi's Cannes Exit: Foot Injury or Driving Excuse?
18 May
Summary
- Jacob Elordi withdrew from Cannes jury citing a foot injury.
- Photos show Elordi driving shortly after withdrawing.
- Public questions the severity of his injury due to driving.
Jacob Elordi, an Oscar-nominated actor, recently withdrew from serving on the prestigious Cannes Film Festival jury due to a reported foot injury. The Frankenstein star was slated to be a competition jury member under president Park Chan-wook.
Just days before the festival began on May 12, 2026, Elordi reportedly fractured his foot. The demanding nature of a juror's role, which includes attending numerous screenings, press events, and navigating the iconic Palais staircase, necessitated his withdrawal.
However, the actor's injury has come under scrutiny following the publication of paparazzi photos. These images depicted Elordi driving a vehicle, leading to public debate and skepticism about the extent of his physical limitation.
Online commentary questioned how Elordi could decline a prominent jury role due to a foot injury, only to be seen driving others. Some pointed to Stellan Skarsgard, who, despite a stroke, attended the festival. This has fueled discussions about work-life balance and the varying perceptions of injury severity.
