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The actor explained why he brought someone else other than Gerber as his date to the 2023 Oscars.
Thanks to his portrayal of Elvis Presleyin Baz Luhrmanns biopicElvis, Austin Butler has quickly become a Hollywood sensation.
Theres an understandable reason for that.
Butler instead brought hislongtime agent James Farrellto the 2023 Oscars on March 12.
He explained why Farrell was his plus-one on the red carpet instead of Gerber.
However, Gerber still partook in the Oscars celebrations with Butler later that night at the afterparties.
The couple got together afterGerber broke up withEuphoriastar Jacob Elordi in November 2021.
This is the first time Gerber had been seen with another beauafter her breakup with Elordia month earlier.
A day later, an insider toldPeoplethey were spending a lot of time together.
She seems really happy.
All of her friends think hes really cute, the source said.
Later that day, Gerber spoke toPeopleabout how lockdown made her re-evaluate her personal life.
The models dog Milo made another adorable appearance, this time being walked by Butler.
May 2022: PDA At The Met Gala & Cannes
May was abigmonth for Butler and Gerber.
Cut to May 26, where Butler and Gerberstunned the world with some PDAfollowing the premiereElvisat Cannes Film Festival.
Later that month,Gerber accompanied Butlerat Lisa Marie Presleys funeral service at her late father Elvis Graceland estate.
Apparently,the two made out all night,keeping their tradition of celebratory kisses.
Instead, hebrought his longtime agent, who he also considers to be his best friend.
We were friends first, and I would not have my career without him.
Hes believed in me in moments where maybe I didnt believe in myself.
While Gerber didnt accompany her boyfriend to the Oscars, she didjoin him at the afterparties.
This article was originally published onJune 11, 2022
