Gracie Abrams Reflects on Romance With Paul Mescal, Living Together, and Creative Growth

Gracie Abrams is getting candid about her life with Paul Mescal.

The 26-year-old musician sat down with Vogue to discuss her romance with the 30-year-old actor, touching on everything from her creative process to what it's like sharing a home with him during his work commitments.

When discussing how her songwriting has evolved, Abrams addressed an early concern that had weighed on her. "I was worried feeling secure and stable was threatening my drive to write music," she shared, describing how the prospect had "freaked me out." Ultimately, she found that her relationship didn't hinder her productivity—it enhanced it.

The artist's upcoming album, Daughter From Hell, is set to arrive on July 17.

Speaking about cohabiting while Mescal worked on the film Hamnet, Abrams painted a vivid picture of their dynamic. "It feels like every day you come home and read the greatest book ever. That's what it's like to be in conversation with someone making something like that," she said of their shared creative energy.

She also had warm words for Mescal's collaborators on the project. Working alongside director Chloé Zhao and actress Jessie Buckley, Abrams described the environment as uniquely special. "The person you love gets to be surrounded by witches. It's magical," she said, using the term affectionately to describe the talented women involved.

Beyond emotional support, Mescal has played an active role in Abrams' creative endeavors. He gifted her a vintage 1960s reel-to-reel recorder—an analog audio recording device—and has been helping her learn to use it. As he prepares to portray Paul McCartney in upcoming Beatles biopics, he's also been playing guitar alongside her. Abrams praised his musical abilities, noting he's "so much better than I've ever been."

The couple was first romantically linked in June 2024. Mescal offered rare public remarks about their relationship in the fall of that year.

Abrams has also announced an extensive tour in support of her new material.