“They have nothing in common”: Austin Butler May Soon Find Himself in Brad Pitt’s Shoes as Insider Predicts Breakup with Kaia Gerber is on the Horizon
Austin Butler’s rise in Hollywood has resembled that of a trailblazer. From an extra in TV shows like Drake & Josh and Unfabulous to the leading man of the biographical drama Elvis, he has come a long way in his acting journey.
Butler has been in a relationship with model and actress Kaia Gerber for quite some time now. However, there seems to be trouble in paradise as an insider has recently claimed that the romance might come to an end soon because of The Carrie Diaries actor’s dilemma regarding choosing the right partner for himself, which will seemingly put him in a situation similar to Brad Pitt’s.
Austin Butler Might Be Planning to Break-up With Kaia Gerber
Austin Butler first gained recognition for his performance in Quentin Tarantino’s star-studded comedy drama Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The trajectory of his career changed after that movie as his impeccable performance in the biopic Elvis put him into the global spotlight. Not only did the audience and critics praise his performance, but it also earned him nominations for some of the most prestigious accolades.
Butler dated actress Vanessa Hudgens for almost a decade, and their separation came as a shock to many. In late 2021, he was rumored to be dating model Kaia Gerber after being spotted with her (via PEOPLE). Further, in March 2022, they made their red carpet debut as a couple at W Magazine’s annual Best Performances party in Los Angeles (via PEOPLE).
Gerber and Butler seem to be going strong, but that might change soon as an insider has recently claimed to Life & Style that the Dune: Part Two is beginning to realize that the model might not be the right partner for him.
Kaia is from a different world than Austin, who had to fight for everything he has and prove himself at every turn. The fact that his dreams are finally coming true after years of struggle has only intensified that disconnection. Sure, they’re both ‘actors’ but they have nothing in common, and they know it.
Both of Gerber’s parents, supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber are famous people. Hence, it obviously comes with an advantage, but Butler had to fight his way to the top armed with his acting talent. Now that he is well on his way to becoming an A-lister, he is allegedly realizing that his girlfriend might not be as serious about her career as him.
Austin Butler Seems to Be in a Tough Position
While Butler’s professional life seems to be going great, the same probably cannot be said about his personal life, as not having things in common with his partner certainly puts him in a difficult position. The source likened the actor’s situation to Brad Pitt’s.
Austin isn’t going to be truly happy until he’s with a star on his same heavyweight talent level, and it’s the classic Brad Pitt conundrum: is he willing to look like the bad guy to get the relationship he knows he really wants and needs?
About two decades ago, Pitt was married to FRIENDS star Jennifer Aniston and they were one of the power couples in Hollywood. However, that was short-lived because they separated and soon, the Bullet Train actor started dating his Mr. and Mrs. Smith co-star Angelina Jolie.
This caused everyone to question Pitt’s relationship with Jolie before his divorce from Aniston, since Mr. and Mrs. Smith was filmed while Pitt and Aniston were married. At the time, many believed that the World War Z star was a bad person for leaving the Murder Mystery actress for Jolie, while others viewed it as a complex matter.
Similarly, if Butler decides to break up with Gerber to pursue a relationship that truly fulfills him on both personal and professional levels, his public perception might be affected negatively.
