Gracie Abrams Gives Rare Comment on Navigating Relationship with Paul Mescal

Mar. 15, 2025

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams in Hollywood in November 2024.Photo:Alex J. Berliner/ABImages via AP Images

Alex J. Berliner/ABImages via AP Images

In acover story interview withNYLONreleased Tuesday, Dec. 17, the “That’s So True” singer was asked how she felt about navigating a relationship with actorPaul Mescalwhile in the public eye.

“That has nothing to do with me,” Abrams, 25, said.

She simply added, “It doesn’t affect me.”

The “Close to You” singer was first linked to theGladiator IIactor, 28, in June 2024 when they were spotted sharing a meal in London.

Two months later, they were photographed walking and holding hands in London. In one photo, Abramsjokingly bit Mescal’s finger. A source confirmed to PEOPLE they were “hooking up” but it was “still early stages” in August.

Since then, the pair has shown up in support of each other’s careers. In October, Mescal attended Abrams' New York City show at Radio City Music Hall, where he was spotted dancing and singing along to her music. Then, in November, Abrams attended the Los Angeles premiere of his movieGladiator II.

On Nov. 26, a source told PEOPLE they are"the real deal."

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams in New York City in October 2024.TheImageDirect.com

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“They’re at the top of their game and always in communication," the source said, adding that they plan on taking a vacation together in the new year.

Most recently, the pair was spotted together after they bothmade their back-to-backSaturday Night Livedebuts, according tofootageshared on TikTok.

In the video, Mescal and Abrams were seen exiting a car and holding hands as they headed into an N.Y.C. building.

The “Risk” singer also stopped briefly to address some of the fans who were waiting to greet them. “Have a good night, you guys,” she said before going inside.

While speaking withGQfor the magazine’s November issue, theNormal Peopleactor opened up about wanting to keep his relationships private. He “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.I’m not comfortable inviting any access into that part of my life,” he said at that time. “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.”

source: people.com