Gracie Abrams Relocates to London for Paul Mescal as Romance Intensifies
In a significant development for one of entertainment's most closely watched couples, singer Gracie Abrams has reportedly moved to London to be with her partner, actor Paul Mescal. The 26-year-old musician, daughter of famed filmmaker J.J. Abrams, has taken what insiders describe as a major leap in her relationship with the 30-year-old Irish star, best known for his role in Gladiator.
A Private Couple Takes a Public Step
The couple, who have been romantically linked since 2024, have largely maintained a shield of privacy around their relationship until recently. According to sources speaking to The Sun, Abrams made the transatlantic move at the end of last year and is now spending her time in the British capital writing and recording new music while Mescal films the upcoming Beatles movies.
"Gracie has loved exploring the city and even popped over to Ireland too," revealed a source close to the couple. "She plans to remain here for a while because of how happy she is. They seem very settled and serious."
Friends of the pair have reportedly described them as "the real deal," with Abrams even traveling to Ireland to meet Mescal's family, signaling the relationship's deepening commitment.
Red Carpet Debut and Changing Priorities
The relocation news follows the couple's highly anticipated public debut at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards in London, where they shared several affectionate moments on the red carpet and inside the auditorium. This marked a dramatic shift for the typically private pair, who celebrated Hamnet winning Outstanding British Film with intimate displays of affection.
Some observers have suggested the public displays might be strategic, with one commentator noting Abrams could be "taking tips from Kylie Jenner's playbook" when it comes to formally launching a high-profile romance.
Meanwhile, Mescal has recently spoken about his evolving priorities in British GQ, reflecting on turning 30 and expressing a desire to "slow down a bit more" and focus on personal relationships. "I can feel myself wanting to slow down a bit more and certain priorities come in where I spend my time, whether that's with my family or with my partner or with friends," he revealed.
The actor, who rarely discusses his private life, added: "I've never had a desire to really spend my time anywhere else other than work up until this point... And now I do have a desire to not spend my time necessarily in a rehearsal room or on set."
Relationship Timeline and Future Aspirations
The couple's romance began publicly in June 2024 when they were spotted sharing an intimate date at BRAT Restaurant in London, with onlookers noting "they were kissing a lot." An insider told People Magazine at the time that the two were "hooking up and it's in the early stages."
Throughout their first summer together, they attended several UK festivals and were seen on low-key London dates. By October 2024, Mescal showed public support for Abrams' career by attending her New York concert, where he was observed singing and dancing enthusiastically.
Despite their increasingly visible relationship, Mescal has remained protective of his private life, stating last October: "I'm not comfortable inviting any access into that part of my life. How I am in my private life is so precious to me because I get very little of it."
Looking toward the future, Mescal has expressed aspirations of starting a family, telling Rolling Stone last autumn: "I would love to have a family. I'm not like, 'I want them tomorrow,' but I would love to have kids."
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for both Abrams and Mescal for comment on the relocation reports and their relationship status.
