Role Model Shares a Humorous Encounter with Jacob Elordi
Role Model, known for introducing himself on stage as various celebrities including Jacob Elordi, has been delighting fans during his tour. This playful act even won over Elordi himself.
Identity and Performance
Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, is featured in PEOPLE's first Sexiest Man Alive centerfold. He often impersonates celebrities like Jacob Elordi, Sabrina Carpenter, and Kris Jenner, depending on the day. His stage persona has become a fan favorite.
Meeting Jacob Elordi
In this week’s Sexiest Man Alive issue, Pillsbury shares a memorable moment when he met Elordi at a dinner in Paris. The Frankenstein star welcomed him warmly, fully embracing the joke.
“I happened to be seated across from him and I walked in and he was like, ‘My twin, my brother,’ and we talked and caught up,” Pillsbury recalls. “He was very cool and he was like, ‘The first thing I ever saw about you is you signing autographs in Central Park as me.’”
The TikTok Moment
The story refers to a 2024 TikTok video where Pillsbury was having a portrait made in Central Park. A woman recognized him and asked for an autograph, to which he amusingly signed Jacob Elordi’s name.
As the woman asks, “What movie would I have seen you in?” Pillsbury replies, “Euphoria,” and she responds, “OK, exciting.”
Author’s summary: Role Model’s playful celebrity impersonations not only entertain fans but also create genuine, humorous connections with the very stars he imitates.