I think it’s fair to say the internet can agree on one thing: Paul Mescal is hot (whether he’s dead or alive). But the question is, is he single? It seems every time the man steps out of his front door and breathes in the direction of a living, breathing woman people start assuming Paul has entered a new flashy relationship. The most recent spotting that has fans in a tizzy is pretty compelling evidence though, to be fair. Paul was seen having dinner with new TikTok fave Gracie Abrams. It feels like Gracie has suddenly become a borderline household name overnight, which I very scientifically gauge by when my mom sends me a text asking who someone famous is. The Normal People star and the not-so-secret nepo baby are seen(ish) touching in the stealth pics, which obviously means it’s time to start shipping to infinity because they must be betrothed, right? Maybe. Let’s dive into Paul Mescal and Gracie Abram’s relationship timeline to find out.

Paul Mescal And Gracie Abrams’ Relationship Timeline

Update: Paul Mescal And Gracie Abrams’ Romantic August 2024 Date Makes Things Look Official

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams were spotted in Mayfair — Image Credit: Getty Images

After speculation of a budding romance earlier in June, Paul and Gracie let the PDA rip on a date in the Mayfair neighborhood of London in August. Nosey fans (the best kind) in the crowd told The Daily Mail that the pair “didn’t seem shy” about their apparent relationship, holding hands and sharing kisses. Gracie and Paul were also spotted in July shopping on Bond Street on a break between her UK concert series. So, though they’ve yet to actually hard launch, seems fair to say there is definitely something ~for real~ going on here. And even though I roll my eyes every time my friend publicly kisses her boyfriend (at the group hang he wasn’t invited to), in this case, I kinda get it. Nice work, hot rich people.

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams were first linked in October 2023

Paul, Daisy and Phoebe at The Met Gala — Image Credit: Getty Images

According to v serious news source Deuxmoi, Paul and Gracie were dating back in the fall of 2023. These rumors came from an anonymous tip that said the pair were “hanging out” but the fledgling relationship was never confirmed if it did happen. Since then Paul has been alleged to have been dating The Bear superstar Ayo Edeberi and his former co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones, which spawned from a vague Instagram announcement gone wrong.

Are Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams Dating?

Gracie Abrams singing on the Today Show — Image Credit: Getty Images

Nosey fangirls and boys are speculating yes because the photos of the pair dining together at BRAT in London made the rounds on June 30 (blindly assuming that’s a Charli XCX tribute restaurant). At one point it does look like Paul is reaching out to brush Gracie’s cheek which is blocked by a civilian’s poorly timed head movement. But it’s also possible she had lettuce in her teeth and he was getting it out for her, or something equally platonic, right? Delusional girlies, there’s your saving grace. In this house, when it calls to Paul Mescal locking someone down who isn’t Phoebe Bridgers, I’ll need to see it in writing to believe it.