Austin Butler warned by Kaia Gerber's parents over fast pace of relationship, reveals source

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kaia Gerber’s parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber are expressing concerns about the pace of her relationship with Austin Butler.

The young model, now 23, has been dating the 'Elvis' star since 2021, but after three years together, there has been no announcement of an engagement or significant step forward.

While the couple seems to be happy, Kaia’s parents are worried about whether Butler is ready to commit to a long-term future with their daughter, as per Daily Mail.

Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler’s relationship has been in spotlight since 2021

Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler’s relationship has been in the spotlight since late 2021 when the pair was first spotted together following Kaia’s split from actor Jacob Elordi.

Despite a strong public presence and several red-carpet appearances, there has been no movement toward engagement, leading her parents to question Butler’s intentions.

Cindy, 58, and Rande, 62, reportedly sat down with the 33-year-old actor for a serious conversation. They wanted to know why he hadn’t proposed to Kaia after three years together.

A source close to the family told Daily Mail, “Rande and Cindy both love Austin and think of him as family, but the fact is he isn’t. After dating their daughter Kaia for over three years, he’s shown no sign of asking her to get engaged.”

The insider continued, “They don’t think for a minute he isn’t serious about her, but he’s 33, and isn’t it time he thought about settling down?”

The couple first went public with their romance in March 2022 at W Magazine's pre-Oscars party, and since then, they've made several high-profile appearances, including a memorable walk on the Met Gala red carpet and sharing a kiss in front of photographers at the Cannes Film Festival.

Despite these public displays of affection, their private life has remained relatively low-key, adding to the mystery surrounding their relationship status.

Austin Butler assures Rande Gerber that his intentions with Kaia are 'honorable'

While Austin Butler enjoys a strong relationship with Kaia’s family, having shared several vacations and dinners with Cindy and Rande, the question of when the actor will propose continues to loom.

The actor, who is currently focused on his career with several upcoming projects, reportedly assured Rande Gerber that his intentions with Kaia are “honorable.”

However, he expressed the need for more time, reminding Rande that Kaia is still only 23 years old. The insider revealed, “Austin assured Rande his intentions are only honorable and he needs a little more time. He pointed out to Rande that Kaia is only 23.”

Despite Butler’s response, Rande was quick to point out that these are crucial years in Kaia’s life, responding with, “These are the best years of her life.”

Though there have been no signs of tension between the couple publicly, their recent actions have led some to speculate about the state of their relationship.

Kaia spent her 23rd birthday without Butler by her side, and while the couple has been seen on low-key date nights in New York City, the lack of visible progress in their relationship is raising eyebrows.

Butler and Kaia have always maintained a balance between their public appearances and their desire for privacy.

In February 2023, Kaia spoke about how she tries to keep certain aspects of her life, particularly her relationship, private. She told WSJ, “Honestly, I feel like so few things in my life are private, and that is one of the things that I try to keep as sacred as possible.”

Despite their discretion, Butler has shown public admiration for Kaia, particularly after she graced the cover of British Vogue.

When speaking with Entertainment Tonight about her cover, Austin said, “It was legendary. It was amazing. I loved getting to see that. What an exciting cover. I loved it.”