See all of Paul Mescal’s best photos here as he continues to make his mark as both a talented actor and a stylish celebrity.
Paul Mescal, born February 2, is an Irish actor gaining recognition for both his impressive talent and undeniable charm. He studied at Trinity College’s renowned Lir Academy, graduating in 2017 before embarking on a series of stage roles in Dublin theater.
Mescal’s breakout role came with the critically acclaimed miniseries Normal People (2020), where his portrayal of Connell Waldron earned him a British Academy Television Award and a Primetime Emmy nomination. He made his film debut in 2021 with The Lost Daughter, and since then, he’s starred in notable features like God’s Creatures (2022) and Aftersun (2022).
Beyond his acting career, Mescal’s personal life has also made headlines. After being linked to singer Phoebe Bridgers in 2020, the two parted ways. Recently, Mescal has been spending time with singer Gracie Abrams, and in August, they were spotted kissing. The couple made their relationship official when they were photographed together at the Gladiator II premiere in Los Angeles on November 18, 2024.
With his rising star status, Mescal is a regular on the red carpet. Want to see more of the actor? Check out our gallery for all the best photos of him!
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Paul Mescal at SiriusXM Town Hall
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Paul Mescal attends a SiriusXM Town Hall with the cast of Gladiator II, hosted by Mike Muse at SiriusXM Studios on November 21, 2024, in New York City.
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Paul Mescal at Special Screening Hosted by GQ and Paramount Pictures
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Paul Mescal attends the Gladiator II New York Special Screening hosted by GQ and Paramount Pictures at The Whitby Hotel on November 20, 2024, in New York, NY.
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Paul Mescal at the Los Angeles Premiere of ‘Gladiator II’
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Paul Mescal attends the Los Angeles premiere of Gladiator II at TCL Chinese Theatre on November 18, 2024, in Hollywood, CA.
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Paul Mescal at the 2024 Governors Awards
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Paul Mescal attends the 2024 Governors Awards at Dolby Theatre on November 17, 2024, in Hollywood, CA.
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Paul Mescal at Wimbledon
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Paul Mescal at The Championships 2024 on Day 14 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2024, in Wimbledon, England.
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Paul Mescal at the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards
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Paul Mescal arrives for the BAFTA Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024, in London, UK.
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Paul Mescal attends the Nominees’ Party for the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024, supported by Bulgari, at The National Gallery on February 17, 2024, in London, England.
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Paul Mescal at the Olivier Awards 2023
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Paul Mescal attends The Olivier Awards 2023 at the Royal Albert Hall on April 2, 2023, in London, England.
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Paul Mescal at Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominees Brunch
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Paul Mescal attends the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominees Brunch at Hotel Casa del Mar on February 11, 2023, in Santa Monica, CA.
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Paul Mescal at the 95th Annual Academy Awards
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Paul Mescal at the 95th Annual Academy Awards held at Ovation Hollywood on March 12, 2023, in Los Angeles, CA.
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Paul Mescal at the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
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Paul Mescal at the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Fairmont Century Plaza on February 26, 2023, in Los Angeles, CA.
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Paul Mescal at the 95th Oscars Nominees Luncheon
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Paul Mescal at the 95th Oscars® Nominees Luncheon held at the Beverly Hilton on February 13, 2023, in Beverly Hills, CA.
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Paul Mescal in 2022
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Paul Mescal really looked great during the 25th British Independent Film Awards on Dec. 4, 2022. He took a casual approach to red carpet, wearing a black jacket open to reveal a crisp white shirt without a tie. He had a bit of stubble across his jaw and offered a smile.
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Paul Mescal at the 2022 Governors Awards
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Paul Mescal looked classic during the 13th Governors Awards on Nov. 19, 2022. He wore black and white and was clean-shaven.
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Paul Mescal at TIFF 2022
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Paul Mescal looked serious while photographed at TIFF 2022 Shutterstock and TheWrap Studio on Sep. 11, 2022. He wore a white shirt unbuttoned with brown pants.
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Paul Mescal at Goodwood Festival of Speed
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Paul Mescal was festival chic during a stop by the Cartier Style et Luxe at the Goodwood Festival of Speed car celebration in West Sussex on Jun. 26, 2022. Looking rather indie, he wore a cream polo with aviator sunglasses.
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Paul Mescal at the Kering Women in Motion Awards
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Paul Mescal was sexy with a mustache at the Kering Women in Motion Awards Dinner during the 75th Cannes Film Festival in France on May 22, 2022. Giving the look more French flair, he had a little ribbon at his collar instead of a tie.
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Paul Mescal at the 2022 Met Gala
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Paul Mescal went classic during the 2022 Met Gala on May 2. He wore all black, with a matching noir boutonniere.
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Paul Mescal at the Fashion Awards 2021
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Paul Mescal looked snazzy during the Fashion Awards 2021 at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Nov. 29, 2021. His butter-hued brocade Gucci jacket and peach shirt looked divine.
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Paul Mescal at the 2021 LACMA Art + Film Gala
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Paul Mescal went with a black tie look for the 10th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala 2021 held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 6, 2021. His bow tie was a fun touch.
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Paul Mescal at the Gucci Love Parade Show
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Paul Mescal sat front row during his favorite Gucci’s Love Parade show on Hollywood Blvd. on Nov. 2, 2021. He looked lovely in all baby blue.
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Paul Mescal at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards
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Paul Mescal proudly held up his trophy after winning a Virgin Media British Academy Television Award on Jun. 6, 2021. He was critically acclaimed for his show Normal People.
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Paul Mescal at the Samsung Spotlight
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Artsy! Paul Mescal performed a contemporary dance routine for a short film inspired by the events of 2020. The piece kicked off the ‘Samsung Spotlight’ initiative championing creators in the arts that have been affected by COVID-19.
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