Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams Are Taking Things Slow Amid Dating Rumors
Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal are keeping their relationship casual for now. The rumored couple has been spotted in London on multiple occasions, but a source told People Monday that things are still new between the two. “They’ve been hooking up and it’s still early stages,” the insider shared with the outlet. Reps for both Abrams and Mescal did not immediately reply to Page Six’s request for comment.
The “Normal People” star, 28, and the “Close to You” singer, 24, first sparked romance rumors in June after they were spotted on a dinner date at BRAT Restaurant in London. In photos obtained by TMZ, the two were sharing some appetizers when Mescal showed some subtle PDA by leaning in to touch Abrams’s face.
The pair added more fuel to the fire when they were spotted holding hands in the British capital over the weekend, as per photos obtained by the Daily Mail. An onlooker reported they put on a “loved-up display” and were “kissing a lot” during their outing in London’s Mayfair area.
Abrams, the daughter of filmmaker J.J. Abrams, hasn’t publicly dated anyone since her relationship with songwriter Blake Slatkin ended in 2022. The pair were together on and off for five years before their split. Meanwhile, Mescal began dating singer Phoebe Bridgers in 2020. Despite engagement rumors, the pair split sometime in 2022.
Mescal seemingly tried to stay under the radar during the low-key date, wearing a baseball hat and sunglasses along with his signature short shorts and a T-shirt. Abrams, for her part, looked casual in loose black pants and a white tank top. Later that night, the duo attended All Points East music festival in London’s Victoria Park, where they watched Mitski’s set.
Mescal’s relationship with Phoebe Bridgers also ended in 2022. The ultra-private actor has not publicly dated anyone since their split. Abrams last relationship ended in 2022 as well.
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Mescal, the son of Mary Mescal, a nurse and poet, and Frankie McGuire, a former professor and actor, has been in the spotlight since his breakout role in “Normal People.” His performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Abrams, on the other hand, is a singer-songwriter whose music often explores themes of intimacy and vulnerability.
The couple’s casual approach to their public appearances and the lack of official confirmation on their relationship status highlights their preference for privacy. Nonetheless, their frequent sightings together continue to fuel dating rumors.
