Paul Mescal & Gracie Abrams' Dating Timeline Is Low-Key, But So Cute

The love story began when TMZ captured photos of Mescal and Abrams dining together at BRAT Restaurant in London. The outlet reported that during dinner, Mescal reached over and stroke Abrams’ cheek.

All signs pointed to a romantic date, marking the beginning of their timeline.

After the town’s square (DeuxMoi) shared a slew of photos of the two out-and-about at All Points East music festival in London, an exclusive source confirmed that Mescal and Abrams were, in fact, in the early stages of their relationship. The source told People Magazine that “they’ve been hooking up and it’s still early stages.”

Joining Mescal and Abrams at the festival were his Normal People co-star and BFF Daisy Edgar-Jones and her boyfriend, Ben Seed.

When August slipped away into a moment in time, Mescal and Abrams kept things on the down-low. However, in October, they took their relationship over the pond, specifically Miami, Florida. Mescal was spotted watching Abrams open for Swift on The Eras Tour from the VIP tent, sparking the question: Do most of their dates take place at live music events?

For the couple’s first official photo together, Mescal and Abrams were captured at the Los Angeles premiere of his action movie, Gladiator II.

While they weren’t seen on the red carpet together, they happily coupled up at the after-party and posed for a photo. A big milestone in their — up until this point — secretive relationship.

Abrams must have learned from her friends, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, that the best place to flaunt a new relationship is at Saturday Night Live.

The couple had their separate SNL debuts just one week apart from each other. Mescal hosted the late-night sketch comedy show on Dec. 7, while Abrams appeared on Dec. 14 as the music guest.

Abrams didn’t make a cameo in any sketches, but Mescal sang in a Gladiator II musical sketch. Is it possible that Abrams gave him singing lessons beforehand?

When Gracie Abrams titled her June 2024 album The Secret of Us, she wasn’t kidding. In an interview with Nylon, the singer addressed the public constantly wondering about her relationship status, saying, “That has nothing to do with me, it doesn’t affect me.”

Abrams had little to say in the rest of her interview about her love life, seemingly only wanting to focus on her new music; a career girl through and through.

As Mescal and Abrams rung in the new year, the couple allegedly fought in a London restaurant where Abrams was photographed storming out in tears.

Luckily, in February the Daily Mail published that after their public argument, Mescal and Abrams had made up amid Mescal’s leading role in the play A Streetcar Named Desire.

After a few months where Abrams and Mescal’s relationship status was unclear, People Magazine reported that Mescal and Abrams were as strong as ever.

"Despite their busy schedules, the couple is making each other a priority... there’s no denying the strong chemistry between Paul and Gracie, true lovebirds,” a source said.

Engagement rumors spread quickly when DeuxMoi posted snapshots of Abrams arriving in Melbourne in May. Abrams subtly flashed a ring on her left hand, leading to speculation that she and Mescal may have taken the next step.

Throughout all the reported ups and downs, Mescal and Abrams always support each other in their endeavors. At the premiere of Mescal’s 2025 movie, The History of Sound, Abrams graced the Cannes red carpet in a black Chanel gown. Mescal attended the film festival in an all-black, Gucci tuxedo. Take it from Mescal and Abrams; an all-black ensemble never fails.

Though the couple has yet to make their official red carpet debut, they seemed to use Cannes as a test run, walking separately, but in outfits that totally matched.