The Real Life Loves of the Cast ofGladiator II

Mar. 15, 2025

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams, Pauletta Washington and Denzel Washington.Photo:AP; Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

AP; Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

As theGladiator IIcast gears up to introduce — and reintroduce — their characters to the world on screen, in their real lives, they have the support of their loved ones.FromDenzel Washington’s decades-long romance with wife Pauletta toPaul Mescal’s budding relationship with singerGracie Abrams, take a look at the cast’s partners of the movie’s premiere on Nov. 22.

As theGladiator IIcast gears up to introduce — and reintroduce — their characters to the world on screen, in their real lives, they have the support of their loved ones.

FromDenzel Washington’s decades-long romance with wife Pauletta toPaul Mescal’s budding relationship with singerGracie Abrams, take a look at the cast’s partners of the movie’s premiere on Nov. 22.

01of 06Paul MescalPaul Mescal and Gracie Abrams in October 2024.TheImageDirect.comPaul Mescalhas been linked to singer Gracie Abrams since the two were spotted dining together in London in June 2024. Later in the summer a source told PEOPLE that the pair was “hooking up.” In October, Mescal was seen supporting Abrams at her Radio City Music Hall show as a source said “they’re going strong.“While the duo did not walk the carpet together for the U.K premiere ofGladiator II,Mescal brought the “I Love You, I’m Sorry” singer as his date and they were photographed together at the afterparty.

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Paul Mescal

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams in October 2024.TheImageDirect.com

TheImageDirect.com

Paul Mescalhas been linked to singer Gracie Abrams since the two were spotted dining together in London in June 2024. Later in the summer a source told PEOPLE that the pair was “hooking up.” In October, Mescal was seen supporting Abrams at her Radio City Music Hall show as a source said “they’re going strong.”

While the duo did not walk the carpet together for the U.K premiere ofGladiator II,Mescal brought the “I Love You, I’m Sorry” singer as his date and they were photographed together at the afterparty.

02of 06Denzel WashingtonPauletta Washington and Denzel Washington.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyDenzel Washingtonand his wifePauletta Washingtonhave been married for more than 40 years. After meeting on the set of Denzel’s first movie,Wilma,the pair wed in 1983 and went on to welcome four children together. With both parents in show business, it’s no surprise their children have followed in their footsteps. KidsJohn Davidand Olivia are both pursuing careers as actors while son Malcolm and daughter Katia work behind the scenes.

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Denzel Washington

Pauletta Washington and Denzel Washington.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Denzel Washingtonand his wifePauletta Washingtonhave been married for more than 40 years. After meeting on the set of Denzel’s first movie,Wilma,the pair wed in 1983 and went on to welcome four children together. With both parents in show business, it’s no surprise their children have followed in their footsteps. KidsJohn Davidand Olivia are both pursuing careers as actors while son Malcolm and daughter Katia work behind the scenes.

03of 06Derek JacobiRichard Clifford and Derek Jacobi.Dave Benett/GettyDerek Jacobi, who is reprising his role as Gracchus in the new film, has been with husband Richard Clifford since the 1970s, per a 2022 interview with The Guardian. The outlet shared that the two live in London.

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Derek Jacobi

Richard Clifford and Derek Jacobi.Dave Benett/Getty

Dave Benett/Getty

Derek Jacobi, who is reprising his role as Gracchus in the new film, has been with husband Richard Clifford since the 1970s, per a 2022 interview with The Guardian. The outlet shared that the two live in London.

04of 06Yuval GonenAssaf Gonen and Yuval Gonen.Yuval Gonen/InstagramYuval Gonen, who plays Arishat in the new movie, shared on Instagram in 2022 that she and her husband, Assaf, were celebrating their four year wedding anniversary.Alongsidethe sweet photo, Yuval shared that she and her husband had been together for 14 years, “more than half a life,” she wrote in Hebrew.

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Yuval Gonen

Assaf Gonen and Yuval Gonen.Yuval Gonen/Instagram

Yuval Gonen/Instagram

Yuval Gonen, who plays Arishat in the new movie, shared on Instagram in 2022 that she and her husband, Assaf, were celebrating their four year wedding anniversary.

Alongsidethe sweet photo, Yuval shared that she and her husband had been together for 14 years, “more than half a life,” she wrote in Hebrew.

05of 06Joseph QuinnDoja Cat. Joseph Quinn.Dia Dipasupil/Getty; Samir Hussein/WireImageWhile neither have publicly commented on their relationship status, rumors of a romance brewing betweenJoseph Quinn and Doja Cathave been swirling since the two werespotted together earlier this year.The spottings came years after the rapper asked Quinn’sStranger ThingscostarNoah Schnappif he couldact as a matchmakerbetween her and the actor.“Noah can u tell Joseph to [hit me up]. wait no. does he have a gf?” one of her DMs that Schnapp shared in a now-deleted TikTok read.

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Joseph Quinn

Doja Cat. Joseph Quinn.Dia Dipasupil/Getty; Samir Hussein/WireImage

Dia Dipasupil/Getty; Samir Hussein/WireImage

While neither have publicly commented on their relationship status, rumors of a romance brewing betweenJoseph Quinn and Doja Cathave been swirling since the two werespotted together earlier this year.The spottings came years after the rapper asked Quinn’sStranger ThingscostarNoah Schnappif he couldact as a matchmakerbetween her and the actor.

“Noah can u tell Joseph to [hit me up]. wait no. does he have a gf?” one of her DMs that Schnapp shared in a now-deleted TikTok read.

06of 06Connie NielsenConnie Nielsen with her sons, Sebastian Sartor and Bryce Thadeus Ulrich-Nielsen in 2017.Gregg DeGuire/WireImageConnie Nielsenwelcomed son Bryce Thadeus Ulrich-Nielsen(seen here with mom in 2017) with then-boyfriend Lars Ulrich in 2007. At the time, she was already mom to son Sebastian Sartor (seen here), whom she shared with Fabio Sartor. Nielsenpaid tribute toFabio in early November following his death.Nielsen is also stepmom to Ulrich’s sons, Myles and Layne,who accompanied herto theGladiator IIpremiere in L.A.

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Connie Nielsen

Connie Nielsen with her sons, Sebastian Sartor and Bryce Thadeus Ulrich-Nielsen in 2017.Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

Connie Nielsenwelcomed son Bryce Thadeus Ulrich-Nielsen(seen here with mom in 2017) with then-boyfriend Lars Ulrich in 2007. At the time, she was already mom to son Sebastian Sartor (seen here), whom she shared with Fabio Sartor. Nielsenpaid tribute toFabio in early November following his death.

Nielsen is also stepmom to Ulrich’s sons, Myles and Layne,who accompanied herto theGladiator IIpremiere in L.A.

source: people.com