Who is Paul Mescal's new girlfriend Gracie Abrams? Meet Taylor Swift's best friend and the daughter of a famous film director spotted walking around London

Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal confirmed their romance on Monday after months of speculation, with the couple expressing their feelings for each other during a romantic outing in London.

The 24-year-old pop singer had previously sparked rumors that she was dating the Normal People star after the two were spotted kissing at a dinner in Mayfair.

And while Paul is well known to British fans thanks to his numerous acting roles, including in the upcoming Gladiator II, Gracie's career only really took off this year after she supported her friend Taylor Swift during her Eras tour.

The singer is also no stranger in Hollywood, as she is the daughter of Star Wars and Star Trek frontman JJ Abrams.

MailOnline takes a look at everything you need to know about Gracie as her romance with Paul heats up…

Who is Gracie Abrams?

Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal confirmed their romance on Monday after months of speculation as the couple expressed their feelings for each other during a romantic outing in London.

The brunette beauty is the daughter of Star Wars film legend JJ Abrams – while her mother is producer Katie McGrath

While Gracie is pursuing her own career in music, she is also the daughter of legendary Star Wars film director JJ Abrams – and her mother is producer Katie McGrath.

After Gracie was classified as a “Nepo Baby”, Earlier this year, she was quick to admit how lucky she is, explaining that her parents are distant from her music career.

In an interview with iHeart Radio, Abrams said, “It's a privilege to grow up knowing what the world of entertainment looks like…”

“But I've definitely kept her out of it so far.

“For me, songwriting was always just a personal outlet to process my experiences without having to talk about them with anyone, especially not my parents, and that for many years.”

Jeffrey is an American filmmaker and composer best known for his works in the action, drama and science fiction genres.

Abrams wrote and produced films such as “Regarding Henry” (1991), “Forever Young” (1992), “Armageddon” (1998), “Cloverfield” (2008), “Star Trek” (2009), “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019).

Abrams' films have grossed over four billion dollars worldwide, making him the eighth-highest-grossing film director of all time.

Gracie has also been wearing fashionable Chanel looks for years and, as a brand ambassador, attended the 2024 Met Gala for the first time in a dress by the legendary designer.

She has attended fashion shows and events with the brand and even appeared at the opening event of Chanel's flagship watch and fine jewelry store in Manhattan in early 2024.

When did Gracie and Paul Mescal start dating?

Gracie and Paul first sparked dating rumors in June, and a week before confirming their romance, they were photographed “kissing a lot” at a dinner party.

Paul confirmed his relationship with pop star Gracie Abrams during a romantic outing in London on August 18.

In an exclusive video obtained by MailOnline, the pair were seen walking down the street together, happy and relaxed.

A week earlier, the couple struggled to hide their romance when they were spotted “kissing a lot” on a date in London's Mayfair.

One onlooker said they looked “loved” as they strolled through the chic streets before heading to a nearby park.

The onlooker told MailOnline the couple did not appear “shy” about their feelings for each other as they smooched in the sun.

It comes after the couple were spotted shopping together in the capital last month, with a source telling The sun at this time: “Paul and Gracie looked like any other young couple out shopping, and they almost went unnoticed.

“They seemed very relaxed in each other's company and were busy exploring the chic shops on Bond Street.”

“Paul is a very private person, as is Gracie, so there was no big fuss and they kept their distance from each other when they were on the street.”

The insider also claimed that Paul and the “Close To You” singer left “separately” after their shopping trip and each found their own way home.

Gracie was in the UK for a series of performances and was reportedly staying at the Chiltern Firehouse in central London.

Paul hasn't been spotted at any of her recent shows in Kingston, Bristol and Southampton, but the source thought it was “significant” that she chose to keep returning to the capital.

Paul previously dated singer Phoebe Bridgers and recently sparked rumors of a romance with Natalie Portman.

However, it was later claimed that Paul was “just friends” with Natalie, who quietly finalized her divorce from Benjamin Millepied in March after rumors surfaced that he was unfaithful.

When did Gracie and Taylor Swift become friends?

Last year, Gracie accompanied Taylor on over 30 shows across the US before playing a limited number of sold-out acoustic shows with Aaron Dessner in NYC, Nashville and LA.

Gracie, who has been friends with the Cruel Summer singer since 2022, recently made a surprise appearance on the Eras Tour in June to sing the couple's song “us” at Wembley Stadium.

Earlier this year, Gracie shared a video of Taylor putting out a fire with a fire extinguisher in her $50 million New York apartment.

Last year, Gracie accompanied Taylor on over 30 shows across the US before performing a limited series of sold-out acoustic shows with Aaron Dessner in New York, Nashville and Los Angeles.

Gracie, who has been friends with the Cruel Summer singer since 2022, recently made a surprise appearance on the Eras Tour in June to sing the couple's song “us” at Wembley Stadium.

The Close To You singer has already supported Olivia Rodrigo on her 2022 tour.

Earlier this year, Gracie shared a video of Taylor putting out a fire with a fire extinguisher in her $50 million apartment in New York City.

The You Belong With Me star appeared shocked as she showered her luxurious kitchen with fire extinguisher fumes after a candle fell over and a small fire broke out.

Taylor – dressed in a white dress – was seen picking up the fire extinguisher as the stunned star said: “What am I supposed to do about this? I think we're going to die!”

The Sparks Fly hitmaker was filmed fiddling with the fire extinguisher and saying: “I don't know, bitch.”

Then she sprayed the fire extinguisher into the air and couldn't believe it when the whole room was covered in white fumes. Her cats went into shock.

Taylor said, “Our handbags are ruined, and my shoes, and the whole room, I think.”

Gracie added: “It smells really good though!

The post was captioned: “Writing this entire song from 2am to 6am was the most fun I've ever had in my life. @taylorswift now we know how to use a fire extinguisher. I love you.”

Is Gracie going on tour?

Gracie announced last month that she will be touring the UK and Europe as part of her The Secret Of Us tour

Gracie announced last month that she would be touring the UK and Europe as part of her 'The Secret Of Us' tour.

The Grammy-nominated singer will be on stage for 18 performances.

She will begin her shows in Madrid on February 9 before moving on to other European cities including Lisbon, Amsterdam, Berlin and Hamburg.

The star, who recently opened the Eras Tour, will then perform in the UK cities of Nottingham, London, Manchester, Cardiff and Dublin before concluding in Glasgow.

Fans who have pre-ordered the new album from their official store will have the opportunity to purchase tickets during the pre-sale, which begins on July 17 at 10 a.m.

General ticket sales begin later on July 19 at 10am.

In 2024, she was nominated for her first Grammy in the Best New Artist category alongside artists such as Ice Spice and Noah Kahan.

Gracie has been making a lot of music with producer and musician Aaron Dessner. Dessner has worked with Swift on all of her albums since Folklore in 2020.