Who is Paul Mescal's girlfriend Gracie Abrams as star shares rare relationship insight
Normal People actor Paul Mescal has opened up about the decision to take his relationship public.
Paul Mescal has offered a rare glimpse into his love life after going public with popstar girlfriend Gracie Abrams.
The pair made their relationship Instagram official in July when Abrams shared an intimate selfie of them together at Glastonbury.
They were first suspected to be dating in June 2024 after being spotted at a restaurant in London. Since then, the duo has kept the intimate details of their relationship under wraps, but Mescal has lifted the lid on their decision to finally go public.
When asked about the moment he and Abrams decided to take the leap, Mescal told Rolling Stone: "I actually do have an answer, but everything to do with that is deeply precious to me and I don’t want to.… This isn’t … I don’t really … umm … I want to protect those things fundamentally."
As the 29-year-old actor has opened up about his relationship, fans are eager to know more about his 'precious' partner.
Who is Gracie Abrams?
Abrams shot to mainstream fame in 2023 after releasing her debut album Good Riddance, which earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist.
That same year, she became an opening act for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. The singers later bagged a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo for their duet song 'Us'.
The 26-year-old singer now boasts over 36 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and over 8 million followers across social media.
But her rise to stardom has not been without its challenges. Despite building an impressive musical career, Abrams has come under fire for being a 'nepo baby'.
The term is widely used to discredit celebrities who seemingly use their famous family links to gain access into the entertainment industry.
Critics claim the singer's fame is largely due to her filmmaker dad J.J Abrams' place in the industry. Movie fans will know J.J for his contributions to the Star Wars franchise.
Meanwhile, her mother is TV producer Katie McGrath.
Abrams addressed these critiques in 2023, admitting that she understands how having famous family members "looks from the outside".
Speaking to Rolling Stone, the popstar said: "Obviously we can’t control where we are born into, and there are a million visible and even more invisible advantages to having family members who are in any entertainment industry."
However, she added: "I know how hard I work, and I know how separate I’ve kept [my parents] from every conversation about anything career wise, but of course you can understand what it looks like from the outside."