Gracie Abrams Supports Paul Mescal in Low-Key, High-Style BAFTAs Debut

gracie abrams joined Paul Mescal on the red carpet as the couple made their official BAFTAs debut, arriving arm in arm at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London and sharing a kiss while celebrating Mescal’s nomination at the 2026 BAFTAs.

Gracie Abrams’ red carpet moment

Gracie Abrams appeared in Chanel for the event, choosing a dress drawn from Matthieu Blazy’s 2026 Métiers d’art collection. The black sleeveless design was described with teal-blue beading and aquatic motifs in shades of red and brown, and featured an open back that highlighted the star’s short hairstyle and long diamond earrings. Coverage noted the outfit both as a floor-length gown and as one that complemented Abrams’ signature look; descriptions included a dark pixie cut as well as an extra-short bob. Accessories were kept minimal, with a statement diamond ring and black pointy-toe heels noted alongside mentions of kitten-heel pumps. She matched her nails to the dress with a deep-brown polish and greeted Mescal on the carpet with a kiss on the cheek.

Paul Mescal’s nomination and relaxed tailoring

Paul Mescal arrived nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of William Shakespeare in Hamnet. He wore Prada tailored by Felicity Kay, choosing a black suit with a white dress shirt left open at the collar. Styling details emphasized a relaxed approach: his jacket was worn open, sleeves rolled or cuffs folded over for an undone finish that balanced formal and casual elements. Mescal previously won a BAFTA Television Award for Best Actor in 2021 for his work on Normal People, a detail noted in the coverage of the evening.

From a casual photo call to a formal red carpet

Earlier in the week the pair made their first official public appearance together at the London premiere for Sir Paul McCartney’s upcoming documentary, Man On The Run, where they posed casually in baseball caps and winter coats. That outing was also described as their first official photo call as a couple. The BAFTAs appearance marked another public milestone for the pair, arriving arm in arm at the Royal Festival Hall and making a more formal statement together.

Gracie Abrams’ public moments and social posts

gracie abrams has been seen with Mescal in a variety of settings since they were first spotted together in 2024, from city streets to festival sites, and more recently in her own social media posts. In a recent Instagram post she celebrated both Paul and a close friend named Clemmy for a February 2 birthday, expressing strong affection and thanking them for making everything better.

Context from the BAFTAs night

The BAFTAs evening at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall included multiple high-profile attendees beyond Mescal and Abrams; additional named guests on the night included Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Prince William and Princess Kate. Observers described the atmosphere as celebratory and romantic as the couple marked their red carpet debut.

What this moment could mean

The sequence of appearances — an earlier casual premiere outing and a formal BAFTAs debut — underlines how the pair have navigated public life together: alternating private, low-key moments with more traditional red carpet celebrations. Tonight served as a clear public acknowledgment of Mescal’s nomination and of their relationship taking a step into official photo-call territory.