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Is Jacob Elordi Cursed by Kardashians | Entertainment and Celebrity News

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Jacob Elordi’s new movie “The Dog Stars” flopped at the box office, earning just $8 million in its opening weekend—sparking wild internet theories about a supposed “Kardashian curse.” Fans debate whether his relationship with Kendall Jenner hurt his career, while Kylie Jenner shuts down the myth as offensive and factually wrong. Even Kendall played into the joke during a Super Bowl ad, highlighting how viral nonsense can turn into cultural fodder—even influencing marketing.

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It's September 1st. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News, AI-powered stories from the world of fame. I'm Cory with the story. So the dog stars, that new flick star in Jacob Ellority, ain't exactly setting the box office on fire. We're talking a measly 8 million dollars in its opening weekend, playing in over 3,000 theaters. That's a rough start for sure. Now, the internet being the internet, people are already linking this to the so-called Kardashian Curse. You know, the whole idea that anyone who dates a Kardashian or a Jenner faces some kind of bad luck, career downturns, or just general misfortune. It's a pop culture myth that keeps popping up. Fans are debating this online, with some suggesting Ellority's media presence has been overshadowed since he started seeing Kendall Jenner. Others are pointing out that a movie's success depends on more than just who's in it, marketing, reviews, and word of mouth all play a huge role. Kylie Jenner herself has addressed the curse theory, calling it offensive, and noting

that it doesn't hold up factually. She even joked about it, saying the family gives a lot to the men in their lives. It's a narrative that's also been criticized as sexist, putting the blame on women for men's struggles. Kendall Jenner even leaned into the myth for a super bowl commercial this year, joking about being cursed and affecting basketball players. It just goes to show how these internet theories can take on a life of their own, even becoming fodder for advertising.

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