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Gabriella Ferlita

Paul Mescal says it's 'difficult' to talk about ex Phoebe Bridgers after their breakup

Paul Mescal has admitted that his breakup with Phoebe Bridgers is ‘difficult’ to talk about.

The 27-year-old Irish actor and the American singer, 28, called time on their relationship in December - despite rumours that they were engaged.

Still navigating the wake of their breakup - which was just a mere two months ago - the newly Oscar-nominated star revealed that he’s not yet ready to discuss their split.

Paul Mescal has admitted that his breakup with Phoebe Bridgers is ‘difficult’ to talk about (Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I)
The pair called time on their relationship in December (Getty Images)

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter about his nomination for Aftersun, Paul said when asked about whether he would talk about how their relationship ended: “Maybe at some point… Just not now.

He added: “It’s just difficult territory.”

Just weeks after Paul was said to have separated from the singer, Phoebe and comedian Bo Burnham had reportedly been seen 'flirting' with one another amid growing speculation the pair are dating.

The friends, who have known each other since 2021, attended Kate Berlant's one-woman comedy show recently and fuelled dating rumours as they sat next to each other in the audience at Connelly Theatre in New York City.

There were rumours that the pair were engaged prior to their breakup (Instagram)

Bo, 32, who was directing the show, is said to have given the Scott Street star his 'undivided and doting attention' after stepping on stage to assist with some technical difficulties.

Meanwhile, Phoebe seemed to reference her reported break-up with Paul in her track with SZA, Ghost in the Machine.

Talking about 'standing on my own', the singer's verse on the track includes the American 'screaming' at someone in the Ludlow hotel in Manhattan, New York.

Phoebe appeared to reference their split in a recent song (Getty Images)

Although she does not reference any names, Phoebe has sparked speculation she is hinting at her reported split from Paul with the emotional lyrics.

She sings: "You said all of my friends are on my payroll / You're not wrong, you're an a–hole / Screaming at you in the Ludlow / I was yours for free."

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