Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams Hollywood s Cutest New Couple RumourJuice

Paul Mescal may be taking on the role of a gladiator in the highly anticipated Gladiator 2, but off screen, there's another mystery he's been quietly navigating. His love life. And no, it's not Daisy Edgar-Jones, like many would hope. One thing you don't know about Daisy Edgar-Jones is that she is very, very, very funny. Instead, Mescal's heart seems to belong to none other than indie pop sensation Gracie Abrams. Yes, she is the daughter of the J.J. Abrams, the legendary filmmaker, and his wife, producer Katie McGrath. It's undeniable that there is a privilege in having even grown up around the knowledge of what the entertainment world looks like at all. So how did we find out about this new romance? Well, photos from the Daily Mail showed Paul and Gracie holding hands, sparking the rumors. But here's the thing. Mescal's been clear about wanting to keep his personal life private. In a Harper's Bazaar interview, he said the public's obsession with his dating life has been both a blessing and a curse. 80% of that is palatable, and then 20% of it is devastating, he shared. So while he's open about his feelings, don't expect a big public reveal anytime soon. Being described as a heartthrob makes me feel nervous. But here's what we do know. The sparks first started flying when TMZ caught Mescal and Abrams out together at a London restaurant, Brat, where they shared a meal and some pretty intimate moments. In one photo, Mescal reached across the table to touch Abrams' face. It was the kind of sweet gesture that definitely raised a few eyebrows. What is my dating red flag? There's multiple. There's so many red flags. Then, a couple of months later, we got another glimpse of the two in London, walking around hand in hand, looking pretty cozy. The Daily Mail and Du Mois both caught them locking lips. And it wasn't just a quick peck, no, they were kissing a lot. Later that day, the couple was seen enjoying the All Points East Music Festival in Victoria Park, London, with Mescal's Normal People co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones and her boyfriend in tow. At one point, Mescal was even photographed with his arm around Abrams while they soaked up the music. I'm suspicious of people who don't like music. I don't know what the world would look or feel or sound like if music wasn't in it. As the summer came to a close, a source confirmed to People that the two were definitely more than just friends. They've been hooking up and it's still early stages, the source shared. So it was official, but still in the getting-to-know-you phase. Their romance continued into the fall when Mescal showed up to support Abrams at her concert in New York City. And it wasn't just about being there for the show. Mescal was seen dancing and singing along to her performance. Now, that's a supportive boyfriend. People reported that they're going strong, and photos even showed the couple sharing sweet moments as they walked around New York, with Mescal affectionately kissing Abrams on her forehead. Even with all the buzz, Mescal remains committed to keeping his love life out of the public eye. In an interview with GQ for their November issue, he explained how he's learned to set boundaries for his own mental well-being. How I am in my private life is so precious to me, Mescal said, adding that he feels no obligation to share that part of his life with the public. And let's be real, given how much attention he's already gotten, who could blame him? My favorite thing about the job is that you can be as private or as public with your information as you want. Then, in November, we saw the couple together again. This time at the Gladiator 2 premiere in Los Angeles. They didn't walk the red carpet together, but Mescal did bring Abrams as his date to the afterparty. And the official TikTok account for the film shared some adorable photos of the two, looking very much in love. Now, some might notice a pattern in Mescal's dating history. Before Abrams, he was in a relationship with singer Phoebe Bridgers, another indie pop darling. Paul Mescal and Phoebe Bridgers got together in a very 21st century way, by openly flirting through social media. Everything started in May 2020, when the singer tweeted that she had finished watching Normal People, a show Mescal starred in. Phoebe wrote, I'm sad and horny, oh wait. To her surprise, Paul replied, saying, I'm officially dead. To which the singer wrote, No, don't die, you're so talented, aha. Can you imagine flirting with your favorite celebrity this way? Less than two weeks later, the actor and singer hosted an Instagram Live together for Wonderland Magazine. Their flirting, of course, continued. Paul told Phoebe that it was well-documented and that he loves her music. The singer replied, Oh, well, that makes me blush. Mescal also confessed he had made a Spotify playlist to get into the mindset of his Normal People character. The playlist included one of the musician's songs, which Paul complimented her on. If you're curious about listening to the playlist, it is now public and has more than 13,000 followers. According to the Mirror, the two stayed online and had a drink together after the event ended. The pair continued gushing about each other. In June 2020, Bridgers called Mescal a cute boy during an interview. She also revealed that when she saw that the actor had followed her on Instagram, I got a little pitter-patter in my heart. A few weeks later, the musician revealed she had sent Mescal her new album. Aww. Although all these exchanges were already a little suspicious, relationship rumors got stronger than ever in July 2020, when Phoebe reportedly flew to Ireland, Paul's native country, to spend time with the star. There are no pictures of the event, but an Irish cafe tweeted that the two had come by to eat breakfast together. A few months later, Mescal talked about his girlfriend in an interview with GQ. Although he didn't name this mystery woman, fans believed the actor was talking about Bridgers. Paul called his girlfriend a lifesaver and added, I don't know where I'd be without her. In late 2020, Mescal appeared in one of the singer's music videos which, of course, warmed fans' hearts all over the world. The couple continued keeping things private, but their cute moments together were occasionally spotted by fans. For example, a concertgoer caught the actor cheering for Bridgers at one of her shows and posted a TikTok of him. The caption says, He looks so proud. Bless him. Paul was spotted at multiple shows on Phoebe's tour, which seems to indicate that he was traveling along with the singer. Mescal continued supporting Bridgers at various events. In November 2021, the musician walked the runway at Gucci's fashion show. Paul was photographed sitting in the front row. The couple later danced together at the after party. Finally, the lovebirds made their red carpet debut. They happily posed for pictures with their arms around one another. So cute. Paul and Phoebe walked the red carpet together at the LACMA Art and Film Gala shortly after. Not only that, but the musician tweeted about the actor. It seemed like the pair wasn't interested in hiding anymore. And before the year ended, the celebs treated fans to a glimpse of their lives together when they became Instagram official. Bridgers posted an adorable selfie where Mescal rests his chin on her cheek. We must say that before the couple uploaded a picture on the social media, Mescal had been featured in several of Bridgers' Instagram stories. The performer usually appeared doing cute things like tying Phoebe's shoe and cuddling with her dog. The singer must have liked the posting experience because on Valentine's Day, she did it again. Phoebe uploaded a picture where she and the actor could be seen cuddling up in bed. The couple continued going strong. So much so that just a few months later, fans began suspecting the lovebirds were engaged. It all started when a source told The Sun that Phoebe was referring to Paul as her fiancé. On May 2nd, 2022, the actor and musician attended the Met Gala. Fans soon noticed that Mescal was wearing a ring on his engagement finger. Was this confirmation that the two were actually engaged? Had Bridges proposed to the star? The pair were still quiet about their alleged engagement. However, fans were in for a treat when Paul made a cameo in Phoebe's music video for Sidelines. In late June, the musician confirmed the song was partially about the actor. Mescal has also occasionally opened up about their relationship. After the couple attended a film festival together, the Academy Award nominee said, it's really fun to take your partner to something which is not their world. Paul revealed that he enjoyed getting to experience premieres together with his partner and talking about them afterward. Things between the stars seemed as solid as ever. Phoebe even invited Paul's sister to sing with her on stage at one of her concerts. However, only a few months later, breakup rumors started circling around. In November 2022, gossip site Du Moi alleged that the celebrity romance could have ended. Things got even more heated when Bridges contributed to Ezi-A's song Ghost in the Machine with some verses. The lyrics are about a couple fighting saying things like, you said all of my friends are on my payroll. You're not wrong. You're an a*****. The singer also talks about being on her own. Fans speculated that the verses were about Phoebe and Paul's breakup. Only a few days after the song was released, Matthew Healy, a musician and one of Bridger's friends, posted a picture kissing the singer with comedian Bo Burnham standing behind them. The photo was reposted all over the internet. Although fans knew the kiss was a joke, they believed it was confirmation that Phoebe and Paul had called it quits. The news made fans lament all over social media. Some tweeted things like, I can't continue living in a world where Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal aren't together, while others took to TikTok. The short video platform was soon filled with edits of the couple, scenes from normal people, and pictures of Mescal and Bridgers at the Met Gala. The hashtag Paul Mescal and Phoebe Bridgers reached millions of views. As if things weren't complicated enough, Phoebe and Bo Burnham were seen attending a comedy show together in New York, with a source claiming their interactions felt flirtatious. Other insiders claimed that the singer and comedian were making out, canoodling, and cuddling. Fans were confused because Bo was supposedly in another relationship. How did things change so much in so little time? Speculation that Burnham and Bridgers were a new couple continued. In early 2023, the two were seen boarding a plane together. Were they going on a romantic trip? And what about Mescal? What was the actor doing while all of this happened? Well, it seems like he also kept busy. In January 2023, the star was performing in a play in London, and one of the audience members was none other than Angelina Jolie. After the play ended, Angelina and one of her children sat down to talk with Paul at a cafe. The stars were hush-hush about the event, and we only know about it because a fan snapped a picture. What does this encounter mean? Is something going on between Jolie and Mescal? One would think that with all this speculation, Phoebe or Paul would confirm or deny their breakup. However, the stars have kept quiet about the alleged split. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Paul did talk about the rumors, although very indirectly. The actor said there was pressure to talk about the status of my whatever, but he preferred to keep his personal life private. The temptation still exists to be like, shut the f*** up. This is my life. This is what's going on. Or this is what's not going on, he confessed. In a different interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the Oscar contender revealed that he wanted to keep his thoughts about the rumored breakup to himself. Now, with Paul's new romance with Gracie Abrams, fans can't help but wonder if he's got a thing for indie pop girls. Well, it looks like the answer might just be yes. While we don't have all the details about Mescal and Abrams' relationship just yet, one thing's for sure. There's definitely something special going on, and we're all here for it.