Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler’s relationship, which lasted nearly three years, has come to an end, largely due to the stark differences in their lifestyles and priorities, according to sources close to the couple.
The Rise and Fall of a Hollywood Pair
Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler were first seen together in December 2021, going public with their romance in March 2022. However, as Butler’s career soared, especially after his role as Elvis, the dynamics of their relationship shifted. “There was nothing normal about Austin and Kaia’s relationship because of the trajectory he’s on,” a source who has known Butler for years explains.
Cultural and Lifestyle Clashes
The couple’s differing backgrounds played a significant role in their breakup. Gerber, coming from a lineage of fame and wealth with parents Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, could maintain a low profile when she chose to. In contrast, Butler, who grew up in a more modest environment, has been thrust into the limelight and revels in it. “Even though Kaia is from a famous family, she can blend in, but that’s been impossible for Austin since he made ‘Elvis’,” the insider says. His penchant for partying and embracing the “bad boy” image, akin to Brad Pitt in the ’90s, became a point of contention.
The Inevitable Drift Apart
The source notes that Butler’s career-centric life and his enjoyment of the Hollywood party scene did not mesh well with Gerber’s quieter existence. “He’s way more invested in his career than he is in this relationship,” another source had hinted in September 2024, reflecting on the cultural disparities that ultimately led to their separation.
Despite their physical chemistry and the public’s fascination with their pairing, the relationship was fundamentally “a bad match.” The insider concludes, “Physical chemistry only gets you so far.” With Butler’s focus on his rising star status and Gerber’s preference for a more subdued life, their paths diverged, leading to the end of their high-profile romance.
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