
Paul Mezcal, Gracie Abrams.
Getty Images (2)Paul Mezcal and Gracie Abrams you know very well what a summer of love entails.
Between their busy schedules, he worked on the blockbuster Gladiator II while Abrams opened for Taylor Swift on Epochs tour — the couple seems to have found time to make a special connection.
Both Mezcal and Abrams sparked romance rumors in June 2024 when they were spotted enjoying dinner in London. In the following months, the couple convinced fans that they were more than friends.
Although the actor and singer have yet to officially Instagram or walk a red carpet together, there are plenty of moments that suggest something special is brewing with the two.
Read on to see how this personal relationship seemingly unfolds into a special love story:
June 2024
Let the romance rumors begin! TMZ obtained photos of Mezcal and Abrams enjoying dinner together at London’s BRAT restaurant. In one photo, the actor reached out during a meal and stroked Abram’s cheek.
August 2024

Gracie Abrams.
Pascal Le Segretin/Getty ImagesIn a profile for Sunday TimesAbrams addressed the interest in her personal life. “It’s all ghostly,” she said. “You hope for privacy in your life like anyone else. That is the truth.”
August 2024
Two months after they were first spotted, Mezcal and Abrams were photographed together again in London. However, this time they were caught holding hands. According to Daily Mailthe duo enjoyed a shopping spree before attending the All Points East Music Festival. While enjoying Micky’s set, the pair were joined by Mezcal Normal people costar Daisy Edgar-Jones and her boyfriend Ben Seed.
October 2024
When kicking The secret of us tour, Abrams received some support from Mescal in the audience on October 5. According to peoplethe actor showed up at New York’s Radio City Music Hall to witness his rumored girlfriend’s set. And yes, he was spotted dancing and singing along to her performance.
Less than a week later, Mezcal expressed his hopes that he could keep his personal life a little more private. In an interview with GQthe actor said he’s “learned that there are certain lines in the sand for me now that are just going to be impenetrable for the benefit of my own sanity.”
“The speculation has been kind of crazy for the past x years,” Mescal added about his relationship status. “I don’t feel comfortable inviting anyone into that part of my life. How I am in my personal life is so valuable to me because I get very little out of it and it may be of public interest, but it is not publicly mandated information.
Swifties spotted Mezcal attends Swift’s Epochs tour on October 20 to watch Abrams open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. He appeared to be watching the show from one of the private VIP sections on the stadium floor. Since there were no tent covers in the VIP suites in Miami, fans had a better idea of who was in attendance.
November 2024
Abrams supported Mezcal at his film’s Los Angeles premiere Gladiator IIaccording to footage on social networks. They were also seen hugging each other at the official after party.
December 2024
They made their respective Saturday Night Live debuted a week apart. Mezcal hosted the December 7 episodewhile Abrams was the musical guest a week later. After Abrams’ performance on Dec. 14, they were noticed holding hands in New York.
Days later, Abrams made a rare comment about his personal life. “Abrams is curt when I ask her how she manages to navigate her personal relationships under this new public microscope.” Nylonis Lauren McCarthy wrote in an interview published on December 17. “This has nothing to do with me,” she says with a straight face. “It doesn’t concern me.”