Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams' Relationship Timeline

Mar. 15, 2025

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams attend the “Gladiator II” Los Angeles Premiere After-Party at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Monday, November 18, 2024, in Hollywood.Photo:Alex J. Berliner/ABImages via AP Images

Alex J. Berliner/ABImages via AP Images

Paul MescalandGracie Abramsboth had busy summers, with the former gearing up for his end-of-year blockbusterGladiator IIand the latter opening forTaylor Swifton the Eras tour, but both still had time to find love.

TheNormal Peopleactor and “Close To You” singer were first linked in June 2024 when they were spotted out together in London. Since then, the two have been seen walking through the streets of London and New York City and enjoying dates together, with a source telling PEOPLE in August 2024 that they were “hooking up.”

Mescal previously dated singerPhoebe Bridgers, though the twobroke up in 2022after two years of dating. Meanwhile, Abrams had a five-year relationship with songwriter Blake Slatkin, which also ended in 2022.

“It’s like a quick boost of serotonin, being like, ‘I’ve said what I need to say.’ And then it’s just Twitter fodder,” he said.

From their first spotting to how they support each other, here’s a complete timeline of Paul Mescal and Gracie Abram’s relationship.

June 30, 2024: Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams are seen dining together in London

Paul Mescal attends the Olivier Awards 2023 at the Royal Albert Hall on April 2, 2023, in London ; Gracie Abrams attends the 2024 Met Gala for “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024, in New York City.Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Mescal and Abrams were first linked whenTMZobtained photos of the two sharing a meal at BRAT Restaurant in London.

August 18, 2024: Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal are seen together again in London, ending the night at a music festival

The two were spotted in London’s Mayfair neighborhood and were reportedly “kissing a lot.” In one photo, Abramseven jokingly bit Mescal’s finger.

Later that same day, Abrams and Mescalattended the All Points East music festivalin London’s Victoria Park, with Abrams later confirming her presence after sharing a video of singer Mitski’s set on her Instagram Stories.

August 19, 2024: A source confirms to PEOPLE that Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal are “hooking up”

Paul Mescal attends the 95th Annual Oscars nominees luncheon at The Beverly Hilton on February 13, 2023 ; Gracie Abrams at the Spotify Best New Artist Party on Feb. 1, 2024, in Los Angeles.JC Olivera/Getty Images; Gilbert Flores/Billboard/Getty Images

JC Olivera/Getty Images; Gilbert Flores/Billboard/Getty Images

“They’ve been hooking up and it’s still early stages,” the source said.

October 5, 2024: Paul Mescal supports Gracie Abrams at her concert in N.Y.C.

After a summer of romance, Mescal and Abrams' relationship continued into the fall, marking the start of Abrams' The Secret of Us tour. Mescal showed up in support of his rumored girlfriend at the Oct. 5 show in Radio City Music Hall in N.Y.C., dancing and singing along to her performance.

“They’re going strong,” a source told PEOPLE. A rep for Mescal declined to comment on their relationship.

Earlier that day,Daily Mailobtained photos of Mescal with his arm around Abrams, kissing her on her forehead as they walked through N.Y.C.

October 15, 2024: Paul Mescal opens up about wanting to keep his dating life private

Paul Mescal attends the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards on March 04, 2023 in Santa Monica, California ; Gracie Abrams attends the CHANEL dinner for the Watches & Fine Jewelry Fifth Avenue boutique opening on Feb. 7, 2024, in New York City.Amanda Edwards/Getty Images; Jamie McCarthy/WireImage

Amanda Edwards/Getty Images; Jamie McCarthy/WireImage

In a cover story interview forGQ’s November issue, Mescal reiterated his desire to keep his love life private despite his growing fame. The actor shared that he’s “learned that there’s certain lines in the sand now for me that just are going to be impenetrable for the benefit of my own sanity.”

“The speculation has been kind of mad for the last x amount of years,” Mescal said. “I’mnot comfortable inviting any accessinto that part of my life.”

He continued, “How I am in my private life is so precious to me because I get very little of it, and it might be public interest, but it’s not public-obligated information.”

November 18, 2024: Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams have a date night at theGladiator IIpremiere

Left: Paul Mescal attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards. Right: Gracie Abrams at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards.Mike Coppola/Getty Images; Gilbert Flores/Billboard/Getty Images

Mike Coppola/Getty Images; Gilbert Flores/Billboard/Getty Images

Though they didn’t walk the red carpet together,Mescal brought Abrams as his dateto the Los Angeles premiere of his movieGladiator II.The film’s officialTikTokaccount shared photos of the couple posing together at the premiere’s afterparty.

source: people.com