Austin Butler: A Star's Journey Through Fame, Relationships, And Recognition

Austin Butler has certainly made his mark playing the King of Rock in Baz Lurmann‘s Elvis. He reportedly beat out big names like Ansel Elgort, Miles Teller, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Harry Styles for this coveted role. His hard work in the film has garnered him numerous accolades and praise from critics. He has emerged as a front-runner in the Best Actor categories of prestigious film awards this season, including the Golden Globes, which he won. Now, Austin is up for an Academy Award and is favored among other nominated actors, including Brendan Fraser, known for his memorable role in The Whale.

Despite his newfound recognition, Austin, 31, is no stranger to fame. Before his career-defining role, he had relationships with several high-profile women that captivated the media's attention. As audiences have followed his career, they have also been intrigued by the dazzling leading ladies that the Disney Channel alum has romanced over the years. Let's take a closer look at these relationships that have shaped Austin's journey through fame.

Vanessa Hudgens: A Long-Lasting Romance

By far, the former Hannah Montana actor’s most long-running relationship was with Vanessa Hudgens, 33. The stunning couple dated for nearly a decade, from 2011 to 2020. They were quite low-key about their romance during the early years, eventually going public in 2014. Vanessa once affectionately referred to Austin as the “love of her life” in a heartfelt Instagram post.

In her post, she shared, “Happy birthday to the man with the kindest heart, beautiful soul, crazy talent and best looks I’ve ever seen.” She expressed how Austin inspired her and lifted those around him, thanking God for blessing the world with him. However, Austin and Vanessa quietly parted ways in January 2020, with sources suggesting that their busy work schedules contributed to the strain on their relationship.

Olivia DeJonge: A Cozy Connection

After his split with Vanessa, Olivia DeJonge, 24, appeared to be the next lucky lady by Austin’s side. According to MTV News, the Elvis co-stars were spotted getting cozy at an outdoor movie in Australia shortly after the breakup. Given that Olivia played Priscilla Presley opposite Austin’s portrayal of Elvis, their connection seemed to make sense. Between January and November 2020, they were seen together on several occasions, including an affectionate beach trip.

Lily-Rose Depp: A Brief Encounter

Austin was also spotted with Lily-Rose Depp, now 23, the daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis. The two were seen sharing a passionate kiss in London back in August 2021, prompting excitement in the rumor mill. However, after that moment, they were not seen together again, and Lily-Rose soon moved on to date French rapper Yassine Stein.

Kaia Gerber: The Current Flame

Currently, Austin is romantically linked to Kaia Gerber, 21, the lookalike daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford. The couple was first spotted together in December 2021, shortly after Kaia's breakup with Euphoria star Jacob Elordi. They made their red carpet debut at W Magazine‘s Best Performances party in March and have been seen looking adorable together across Los Angeles.

Kaia supported Austin on the night of his Golden Globes win, and the couple shared some sweet moments backstage. Wearing stylish attire, including a black tuxedo for Austin, they appeared very much in love as they embraced and shared a kiss.