Jacob Elordi might be Hollywood’s latest heartthrob, but his handwriting skills? Well, let’s just say they need some serious work. The Australian actor recently found himself at the center of internet mockery after a video from The Academy showcased his less-than-stellar penmanship.
The whole thing started when Elordi appeared in a promotional video where celebrities were asked to share handwritten quotes or words of wisdom. The actor chose to write “Be funny, when you can,” a quote from Mike Mills‘ film C’mon C’mon. Sounds sweet, right? The execution left a lot to be desired.
Tonight’s words. Tomorrow’s history. Reece Feldman captured handwritten wisdom straight from the source, typed, signed, and preserved for the Academy Collection. pic.twitter.com/YPu9D7V5km
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) November 18, 2025Social media users wasted no time pointing out the elephant in the room. “Oh girl what is that handwriting,” one user commented, perfectly capturing what thousands of viewers were thinking. The criticism didn’t stop there, either. People noticed that his capital letters looked shaky and unstable, and he topped it off with what some described as an awkward smiley face.
The roasting reached peak comedy when users started making jokes about his Euphoria experience. One particularly funny tweet showed a before-and-after comparison, joking that his horrible handwriting was the result of being “tortured by Sam Levinson,” the show’s creator and director. The meme suggested that working on the intense HBO drama had somehow destroyed his ability to write legibly.
Meanwhile, not everyone was throwing shade. Some fans jumped to Elordi’s defense, pointing out that plenty of people have messy handwriting. “Why are they making fun of Jacob Elordi’s handwriting? Mine is worse, I don’t understand the fun,” one supporter wrote, according to reports. Others noted that in an increasingly digital world, handwriting skills have naturally declined across the board.
Despite the online chatter, the 28-year-old actor hasn’t publicly addressed the handwriting controversy. He’s probably too busy dealing with Oscar buzz for his performance as the Creature in Guillermo del Toro‘s Frankenstein, which recently became Netflix’s most-watched film.
At the end of the day, Jacob Elordi can add “victim of handwriting shaming” to his growing list of internet moments. Whether he’ll practice his penmanship before his next public appearance remains to be seen. One thing’s certain, though – the internet never forgets, especially when it comes to celebrity handwriting fails.
