Paul Mescal Holds Hands with Gracie Abrams in N.Y.C. as She Makes HerSaturday Night LiveDebut

Mar. 15, 2025

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams.Photo:Jeff Spicer/Getty; Frazer Harrison/Getty

Jeff Spicer/Getty; Frazer Harrison/Getty

Paul MescalandGracie Abramsare spending time together — in the Big Apple!The pair were spotted holding hands after both theGladiator IIstar, 28, and the “Close to You” singer, 25made their back-to-backSaturday Night Livedebuts,footageshared on TikTok shows.In the clip, posted in the early morning on Sunday, Dec. 15, the Irish actor and theEras Tour opener— who have beenromantically linkedsince June — can be seen exiting a car together and holding hands as they headed into a New York City building.As the couple walked together, Abrams also stopped briefly to address some of the fans who had been waiting to greet the stars, telling them, “Have a good night, you guys!” before going inside.Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal in October 2024.TheImageDirect.comThe new video comes after Abrams appeared onSNL’s Dec. 14 episodeas a first-time musical guest, performing twoThe Secret of Us (Deluxe)tracks — “That’s So True” and “I Love You, I’m Sorry” — asChris Rockhosted. Mescal, meanwhile, made his ownSNLdebut last weekend, hosting the Dec. 7 show alongside musical guestShaboozey.The actor and the singer-songwriter first sparked dating rumors this summer after they were spotted out together in London. They have since been seen walking city streets and enjoying dates, with a source telling PEOPLE in August thatthey were still in the early daysof their romance.The stars had “been hooking up and it’s still early stages,” the source said at the time.In the months since, the couple has become more serious, with a source telling PEOPLE in November thattheir relationship is working well. “Gracie and Paul are the real deal,” the source said, noting that the stars have plans for a vacation together in the new year.Added the source: “They’re at the top of their game and always in communication.”Gracie Abrams makes her ‘SNL’ debut on Dec. 14, 2024.Will Heath/NBCThe couple also recentlystepped out for the first time togetherat a public event when Abrams accompanied Mescal to the Los Angeles premiere ofGladiator IIon Nov. 18.The pair didn’t make their official red carpet debut at the event, but they did pose for a photo at the afterparty, where they were affectionate throughout the evening.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Abrams and Mescal have remained pretty private about their relationship,keeping their romance out of the spotlight— a decision theNormal Peoplestar recently explained in his cover story forGQ’s November 2024 issue.Paul Mescal; Gracie Abrams.Ian West/PA Images via Getty; Gilbert Flores/Billboard via GettyDespite his growing fame, Mescal — who previously dated musicianPhoebe Bridgers— remains steadfast in his desire to keep his love life private, tellingGQthat 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,” he continued. “I’m not comfortable inviting any access into that part of my life.“Added Mescal: “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.”

Paul MescalandGracie Abramsare spending time together — in the Big Apple!

The pair were spotted holding hands after both theGladiator IIstar, 28, and the “Close to You” singer, 25made their back-to-backSaturday Night Livedebuts,footageshared on TikTok shows.

In the clip, posted in the early morning on Sunday, Dec. 15, the Irish actor and theEras Tour opener— who have beenromantically linkedsince June — can be seen exiting a car together and holding hands as they headed into a New York City building.

As the couple walked together, Abrams also stopped briefly to address some of the fans who had been waiting to greet the stars, telling them, “Have a good night, you guys!” before going inside.

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

TheImageDirect.com

The new video comes after Abrams appeared onSNL’s Dec. 14 episodeas a first-time musical guest, performing twoThe Secret of Us (Deluxe)tracks — “That’s So True” and “I Love You, I’m Sorry” — asChris Rockhosted. Mescal, meanwhile, made his ownSNLdebut last weekend, hosting the Dec. 7 show alongside musical guestShaboozey.

The actor and the singer-songwriter first sparked dating rumors this summer after they were spotted out together in London. They have since been seen walking city streets and enjoying dates, with a source telling PEOPLE in August thatthey were still in the early daysof their romance.

The stars had “been hooking up and it’s still early stages,” the source said at the time.

In the months since, the couple has become more serious, with a source telling PEOPLE in November thattheir relationship is working well. “Gracie and Paul are the real deal,” the source said, noting that the stars have plans for a vacation together in the new year.

Added the source: “They’re at the top of their game and always in communication.”

Gracie Abrams makes her ‘SNL’ debut on Dec. 14, 2024.Will Heath/NBC

Will Heath/NBC

The couple also recentlystepped out for the first time togetherat a public event when Abrams accompanied Mescal to the Los Angeles premiere ofGladiator IIon Nov. 18.

The pair didn’t make their official red carpet debut at the event, but they did pose for a photo at the afterparty, where they were affectionate throughout the evening.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Abrams and Mescal have remained pretty private about their relationship,keeping their romance out of the spotlight— a decision theNormal Peoplestar recently explained in his cover story forGQ’s November 2024 issue.

Paul Mescal; Gracie Abrams.Ian West/PA Images via Getty; Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty

Ian West/PA Images via Getty; Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty

Despite his growing fame, Mescal — who previously dated musicianPhoebe Bridgers— remains steadfast in his desire to keep his love life private, tellingGQthat 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,” he continued. “I’m not comfortable inviting any access into that part of my life.”

Added Mescal: “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