Here's The Reported Deal On The Rumors About Paul Mescal And Gracie Abrams

Everyone loves Paul Mescal — and when Gladiator II comes out later this year, he's poised to be a bigger star than ever before.

Paul Mescal with short curly hair and a beard stares at the camera, wearing a dark jacket over a striped shirt. Background includes greenery and part of a sign
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Everyone also loves Gracie Abrams right now. Her second album, The Secret of Us, is a certified hit; it debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 earlier this summer.

Gracie Abrams smiles while playing a guitar on stage, wearing a short-sleeve top and a patterned skirt

In case you didn't know, Gracie is the daughter of filmmaker J.J. Abrams — but, don't worry, we're not doing nepo baby discourse right now. (Maybe later.)

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So, there've been rumors swirling for a minute now that Paul and Gracie are kind of a thing. Back in June, TMZ posted photos of the pair dining together in London at a restaurant called BRAT. (I "Guess" they were having a Brat Summer. Sorry.)

Paul Mescal smiles while wearing a stylish black outfit with a V-neck shirt, walking with two unidentified women
Paul Mescal smiles while wearing a stylish black outfit with a V-neck shirt, walking with two unidentified women
Gracie Abrams stands on a green carpet wearing a polka dot sleeveless top and a floral, fluffy white skirt, with black ankle boots. Photographers are seen in the background
Gracie Abrams stands on a green carpet wearing a polka dot sleeveless top and a floral, fluffy white skirt, with black ankle boots. Photographers are seen in the background

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Fast-forward to this month — as in, literally yesterday, when Deuxmoi shared a photo of the pair holding hands in, you guessed it, London again. The Daily Mail (who, for what it's worth, aren't always the most trustable source) also reported that the pair were "kissing a lot" during the public hang.

Paul Mescal in a casual white T-shirt and jeans, standing indoors with his hands clasped
Paul Mescal in a casual white T-shirt and jeans, standing indoors with his hands clasped
Gracie in a plunging V-neck gown adorned with rhinestones poses on a red carpet
Gracie in a plunging V-neck gown adorned with rhinestones poses on a red carpet

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So what's the deal? It seems like People has the scoop.

Paul Mescal at an event, wearing a white shirt under a dark jacket, with a subtle smile and short, curly hair
Paul Mescal at an event, wearing a white shirt under a dark jacket, with a subtle smile and short, curly hair
Gracie with shoulder-length dark hair wearing a dark shirt and a necklace
Gracie with shoulder-length dark hair wearing a dark shirt and a necklace

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A source tells the publication that the pair are “hooking up and it’s still early stages.” And that's pretty much it.

Paul Mescal stands in front of a floral backdrop, hands in pockets, wearing a light-colored shirt and dark pants
Paul Mescal stands in front of a floral backdrop, hands in pockets, wearing a light-colored shirt and dark pants
Woman in a sheer black lace dress standing indoors, with multiple people seated in the background and ornate decor visible. Names of persons not known
Woman in a sheer black lace dress standing indoors, with multiple people seated in the background and ornate decor visible. Names of persons not known

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Good to know! We've reached out to Paul's reps for comment, and if we hear anything back, you'll be the first to know.