Paul Mescal Keeps Romance With Gracie Abrams Private: The Quiet Path Behind a High-Profile Pairing

This stance comes after a series of public markers that hinted at their romance. The couple first sparked gossip in London more than a year ago, and they seemed to offer fans a few glimpses of their time together. Gracie Abrams stepped out at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in support of Mescal’s project History of Sound, though the red carpet moment was notably low-key—each attending separately, preserving a sense of personal boundary. Gracie later addressed the relationship in a Velvet-quiet way, telling Nylon in December that the chatter around their romance “has nothing to do with me” and “doesn’t affect me.” If you were hoping for constant PDA, you got a gentle reminder that this pair prefers a discreet approach.

The couple’s private stance hasn’t stopped social media from doing its part to “hard launch” the relationship. A moment at Glastonbury provided a rare public moment, with Gracie posting a clip of them singing along to Olivia Rodrigo during Rodrigo’s headline set, Gracie perched on Mescal’s shoulders in the video. Oliva Rodrigo even played a tiny role in the public confirmation arc, as fans watched for the subtle signals between the two. In another supportive move, Gracie reposted a picture with Mescal’s sister Nell Mescal, signaling family warmth and backing that fans tend to read as a green light from the family side of the equation.

But Mescal remains wary about the invasive nature of online chatter about his private life. In a GQ interview from October, he described the ongoing speculation as “mad” and emphasized that his private life deserves boundaries. He stresses that while public interest exists, it does not translate into a right to access every intimate detail. This sentiment aligns with his ongoing effort to separate their personal life from the public’s constant column of rumors.

As the couple navigates this delicate balance, the public can expect a mix of strategic appearances and carefully curated public support. Gracie Abrams’s red carpet appearances for her own ventures remain sparse in the context of their relationship, a feng shui of privacy that contrasts with some couples who share their every move online. The dynamic suggests a conscious choice to treat romance as something sacred and shielded, not a viral storyline to be mined.

If you’re hoping for a dramatic escalation or an explosive reveal, you’ll likely be disappointed. The couple appears to be leaning into a more private approach, prioritizing the protection of their bond over headlines. The question now becomes: how long can they maintain this quiet approach in the glare of constant media scrutiny?

What’s next for Mescal and Abrams remains to be seen, but it’s clear they’re deliberately steering away from the omnipresent spotlight, at least for now. Will the couple keep their personal life under wraps, or will someone in their orbit nudge them toward a bigger public commitment? The answer could shape how we view modern celebrity romance in a world that loves a hard launch and hates a privacy restart.