Gracie Abrams Says Paul Mescal Romance ‘Held a Mirror’ to Her Past Relationships, Strengthening Her Songwriting

Gracie Abrams initially harbored concerns that committing to a serious relationship with Paul Mescal might inadvertently stifle her passion for songwriting, a sentiment she previously shared with Vogue. However, in a comprehensive new Rolling Stone cover feature published Tuesday (August 4), the acclaimed singer-songwriter set the record straight, underscoring that her long-term partnership with the actor has actually had the exact opposite effect.

Reflecting on the public reaction roughly two months after her Vogue interview, Abrams expressed genuine astonishment at how easily her words were misconstrued to imply that the Oscar-nominated actor’s presence posed a threat to her professional trajectory as a whole. “I’m like, ‘Are we out of our minds? Like, what the hell?’” she remarked. “That served as my ultimate reminder of why I choose to steer clear of social media.”

Elaborating further, the musician explained that her romance has profoundly enriched her creative output, granting her “the absolute greatest amount of headspace to process everything happening in my world.”

“It has held up a mirror to me in ways I never imagined a human connection could,” she continued. “It has offered me invaluable clarity regarding past romances, family dynamics, and close friendships. Honestly, it is the most profound gift imaginable.”

The Hamnet actor and Abrams first sparked romance rumors in the summer of 2024 before making their official red-carpet debut that November at the premiere of Gladiator II. While they initially maintained a low profile, they have since begun sharing glimpses of their life together, with the California-born artist frequently featuring Mescal on her Instagram grid.

The couple currently resides together in London while Mescal prepares for his role in Sam Mendes’ ambitious cinematic project, The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event. Beyond offering steadfast personal support, the actor—who will portray Paul McCartney in the upcoming biopics—even collaborated with the Grammy nominee on her latest Billboard 200 chart-topper, Daughter From Hell, co-writing the track “Imaginary Friend.”

“It wasn’t a calculated milestone,” Abrams shared regarding their songwriting partnership. “We share a deeply musical household, so creativity is always flowing naturally… I feel incredibly fortunate to be continuously inspired by him as an individual and by the way his brilliant mind works.”

Discussing Mescal’s intense preparation to portray McCartney—a role requiring him to learn left-handed bass guitar from scratch—Abrams admitted she remains in awe of his dedication. “He is practically supernatural,” she told the publication. “I mean, his left-handed guitar playing is already vastly superior to my lifetime proficiency on the instrument.”

Check out Gracie Abrams gracing the latest cover of Rolling Stone below.

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