How the relationship between the Kildare actor and his singer girlfriend has unfolded
Paul Mescal (Photo: Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty) and Gracie Abrams (Photo: Stephane Cardinale/Corbis/Corbis via Getty) on the red carpet for Mescal’s film, The History of Sound, during the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025
It’s not often there is worldwide interest in the relationship status of a man from Kildare. But actor Paul Mescal – Maynooth native that he is – has had his dating history under the spotlight since he shot to stardom following the release of Normal People in 2020.
Most recently, he has been linked with singer Gracie Abrams, but it wasn’t until an interview in Rolling Stone’s October issue that he spoke publicly about her. Or at least, alluded to her existence.