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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams make their red carpet couple’s debut at 2026 Baftas

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  • Irish actor Paul Mescal and American singer Gracie Abrams made their red carpet debut as a couple on Sunday at the 2026 Baftas in London.
  • Abrams, 26, wore a black gown adorned with floral designs, with her hair styled slicked-back.
  • Mescal, 29, who is nominated for his role as William Shakespeare in Hamnet, was dressed in a black jacket and trousers, paired with an unbuttoned white dress shirt.
  • The couple have been romantically linked since they were first seen together in June 2024.
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