Paul Mescal, the breakout star of Normal People, has been making headlines not just for his performing but additionally for his private life. Curious about who he’s courting? Find out extra about his relationship and the girl by his facet beneath.
Who Is Mescal’s Girlfriend?
Mescal’s girlfriend, Gracie Abrams, is a rising star within the pop music scene. Born on September 7, 1999, in Los Angeles, California, she is the daughter of famend movie director J.J. Abrams (Alias, Lost, Felicity) and producer Katie McGrath. Despite her well-known household, the 25-year-old has made a reputation for herself together with her emotive music and relatable lyrics.
She debuted in 2019 with the singles “Mean It” and “Stay,” and in 2020, launched her first EP, Minor, which featured tracks like “Long Sleeves,” “Friend,” and “I Miss You, I’m Sorry.” Abrams promoted the discharge with late-night TV appearances and continued to construct her profession all through the pandemic. She additionally collaborated with Benny Blanco on the one “Unlearn” for his album Friends Keep Secrets 2.
In 2021, she launched songs like “Mess It Up,” “Feels Like,” and “Rockland,” the latter co-written with Aaron Dessner of The National (who additionally labored on Taylor Swift‘s folklore and evermore). Abrams’ 2023 album, Good Riddance, earned her a Grammy nomination for the 2024 awards, marking a significant milestone in her profession.
When Did Mescal and Abrams First Get Together?
Mescal and Abrams have been romantically linked since June, when TMZ printed pictures of the 2 sharing a meal collectively in London. The couple was noticed out once more within the metropolis in August, and a supply informed PEOPLE on August 19 that they had been “hooking up and it’s nonetheless within the early phases.”
Who Has Mescal Dated within the Past?
Before courting Abrams, Mescal was in a relationship with singer Phoebe Bridgers. The two started courting in 2020 however ultimately parted methods in 2022.
Following their break up, Mescal vowed to by no means publicly talk about his private life. “Sometimes I can drown [the public prodding] out after which different instances it makes me actually mad and upset. People are going to put in writing and say issues as a result of there’s a sure curiosity with any one who’s within the public eye in how that individual lives their life, and who they’re residing up with, and what they’re doing and the way they’re going about doing it,” he informed Vanity Fair on the time.
“But the temptation nonetheless exists to be like, ‘Shut the f**ok up. This is my life. This is what’s happening. Or that is what’s not happening.’ But shifting ahead as a lot as I can, that’s going to be my life that’s non-public.”