'Hamnet' actor, Paul Mescal and his girlfriend, Gracie Abrams made their first appearance as a couple at the BAFTA Awards 2026. Read on to know their age gap and love story.
The 79th BAFTA Awards have begun and is generating a lot of buzz. Apart from celebrating films and artists, the event is also grabbing attention as Paul Mescal and his longtime girlfriend, Gracie Abrams made their first official red carpet appearance as a couple. For those who do not know, the couple has reportedly been dating since June 2024. Amid their appearance, read on to know about their love story and the age gap between them.
At the red-carpet of the 79th British Academy Film Awards, which took place on February 22, 2026, actor, Paul Mescal appeared with his longtime girlfriend, Gracie Abrams. It was their first red-carpet appearance as a couple. Reportedly, the two arrived hand-in-hand and gracefully posed for the cameras. However, what grabbed attention was that Gracie even gave a sweet kiss to Paul on his cheeks.
Talking about their outfits, Gracie Abrams chose a stunning gown with embroidered designs. She paired the gown with delicate earrings; however, her short bob stole all the limelight. On the other hand, her boyfriend, Paul Mescal looked charming-as-ever in a black suit and white shirt. He kept his look casual and relaxed as he avoided wearing a tie. Together, they looked like a power couple at the big night.
For those who do not know, the much-loved actor, Paul Mescal received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor for the film, Hamnet. It is worth mentioning that Paul played the role of William Shakespeare in the movie. Paul's co-star, Jessie Buckley has also been nominated in the Leading Actress category. Apart from them, the much-loved movie has also been nominated in a few more categories and is likely to take a few trophies home.
No, the much-admired couple, Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams do not share an age gap of more than five years. However, if reports are to be believed, the two have an age difference of approximately three years. Reportedly, Paul was born in February 1996, whereas Gracie was born in September 1999, which makes the actor three years older than his girlfriend.
Actor, Paul Mescal and singer-songwriter, Gracie Abrams are one of the most talked-about couples. Although they have kept their romance private and away from media attention, reports suggest that they began dating in mid 2024. Reportedly, their first interaction was subtle and normal; however, their connection deepened with time. Before making a cutesy appearance at the BAFTA Awards, Paul and Gracie were spotted at the after-party of Golden Globes 2026. According to reports, the duo was leaving together after Paul's film, Hamnet was honoured.
It is worth mentioning that despite keeping their relationship private, both Paul and Gracie have openly supported and praised each other’s work. Over the years, the two have often shared snaps of each other on their Instagram handle. The two have spoken about their relationship and future plans. During an old interview of Paul, the actor had expressed his wish to have kids. Even though he did not mention Gracie’s name, fans were convinced that he wanted a family with the singer. He was quoted as saying:
"I love babies with very adult names. I would love to have a family. I’m not like, ‘I want them tomorrow,’ but I would love to have kids."
What are your thoughts on the age gap of Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams, amid their first red-carpet appearance at the BAFTA Awards 2026? Let us know.
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