> At a Glance
> – Gracie Abrams celebrated New Year’s Eve by writing private wishes around a fire with Paul Mescal and friends
> – The singer calls the moment her 2025 highlight: “how lucky we are to have our health and to be together”
> – Why it matters: Fans get a rare glimpse into the couple’s low-key tradition and Abrams’ mindset heading into new music
Gracie Abrams kicked off 2026 surrounded by flames, friends, and one very famous boyfriend. Speaking to News Of Los Angeles at the Chanel Coco Crush Dinner in Los Angeles on January 7, the 26-year-old detailed the intimate New Year’s ritual she shared with Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Fred Hechinger, and other close friends.
Midnight Around the Fire
Abrams describes the scene as both simple and powerful. “We all basically stood around the fire and wrote private wishes or thoughts down – things we either want to leave behind or bring with us into the new year,” she says. The singer calls the practice “a great way to bring in a new year” and credits it with helping her move forward.
Gracie Abrams explains:
> “There’s so much going on in the world for all of us collectively in this moment, and everyone’s got their own personal s— going on all the time, [I love] any opportunity to be with your people and remember how that is the core of everything.”
Looking Back, Moving Forward
The midnight reflection topped her 2025 memories. “The highlight was spending time with my friends on New Year’s Eve and being able to collectively reflect on how lucky we are to have our health and to be together,” she notes.
While the party glow embers fade, Abrams’ focus shifts to upcoming releases. “I’ve never felt this way about anything I’ve made before,” she admits, adding she’s “beyond ready” for the new songs to belong to her fans. For now, she feels “calm” because she’s spent ample time with the music.
Key Takeaways
- Gracie Abrams rang in 2026 with boyfriend Paul Mescal and fellow actors Daisy Edgar-Jones and Fred Hechinger
- The group wrote private wishes by a fire to set intentions for the year ahead
- Abrams calls the ritual her 2025 highlight and a reminder that “your people” matter most
- New music is on the horizon, and the singer says she’s “beyond ready” for fans to hear it
As the countdown echoes, Abrams keeps the moment-and the people-close. “At the end of the day, it’s all about the people you get to make things with and spend your time with,” she says.
