At a Glance
- Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams were photographed holding hands en route to the Chateau Marmont after-party on Jan. 11, 2026
- Mescal’s film Hamnet claimed Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Actress for Jessie Buckley at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards
- The couple, dating since summer 2024, made their social-media debut in July 2025
- Why it matters: The outing marks their most visible public appearance together since confirming their relationship
Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams stepped into the spotlight together Sunday night, trading the red carpet for a hand-in-hand arrival at a star-studded Golden Globes after-party in Los Angeles.
The 29-year-old Irish actor and 26-year-old pop singer were captured by photographers leaving a vehicle outside the Chateau Marmont shortly after the ceremony concluded. The pair had earlier attended the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards, where Mescal’s period drama Hamnet dominated the drama categories.
A Night of Wins and Rare PDA
Hamnet took home two of the evening’s top honors: Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Mescal’s co-star Jessie Buckley. Mescal himself was nominated for Best Supporting Actor but lost to Stellan Skarsgård for Sentimental Value.
Despite the loss, Mescal appeared in high spirits as he and Abrams headed to the after-party. The couple wore coordinated dark ensembles and stayed close while navigating the crowd of photographers.
From London Lunch Dates to Global Events
The relationship timeline is brief but well-documented:
- June 2024 – First linked after sharing a meal in London
- August 2024 – Spotted together again in the U.K. capital
- November 2024 – A source told News Of Losangeles they were “hooking up”
- November 2024 – Abrams attended the Los Angeles premiere of Gladiator II with Mescal
- July 2025 – Went Instagram-official via a Glastonbury photo
Since then, the pair have kept appearances minimal, making Sunday’s joint exit their most public moment to date.
Guarding the Personal
Mescal has repeatedly stressed his desire for privacy. In a September interview with Rolling Stone, he called details about the relationship “deeply precious” and added, “I want to protect those things fundamentally.”
When asked why they chose to go public, Mescal began, “I actually do have an answer, but everything to do with that is deeply precious to me and I don’t want to … This isn’t … I don’t really … umm … I want to protect those things fundamentally.”
Awards Season Ahead
With Hamnet building momentum, Mescal is expected to appear at multiple industry events through February. Whether Abrams will again join him remains unclear, though Sunday’s appearance suggests the couple are comfortable sharing select moments publicly.
Key Takeaways
- Mescal and Abrams’ post-Globes outing is their most visible public display since confirming their relationship
- Hamnet‘s dual wins position the film as a serious Oscar contender
- Mescal continues to balance promotional duties with a guarded personal life
