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Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams Go Red-Carpet Official at the 2026 BAFTAs

The couple’s high-profile outing aligned with Mescal’s BAFTA recognition for Hamnet after months of low‑key appearances.

Overview

  • They made their first formal red-carpet appearance together at London’s Royal Festival Hall, walking hand-in-hand and sharing a cheek kiss for photographers.
  • Abrams wore a Chanel gown from Matthieu Blazy’s 2026 Métiers d’art collection, while Mescal opted for a black suit with a collarless white shirt and brooch.
  • Mescal was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for portraying William Shakespeare in Hamnet, adding awards-season context to the public debut.
  • The BAFTAs appearance followed a more casual joint outing on February 18 at a London screening for Paul McCartney—Man on the Run.
  • Coverage noted their previously private approach since 2024, with one body-language expert telling the Daily Mail the PDA looked performative as a deliberate hard launch.