In a candid new cover feature for Rolling Stone, the singer-songwriter offered a rare, intimate glimpse into her relationship with Oscar-nominated actor Paul Mescal, opening up about their deep emotional bond, his staggering musical talent, and the creative home they’ve built together in London.
Describing their connection in glowing terms, Abrams admitted that being with the Normal People and Gladiator II star has fundamentally reshaped how she views herself and the world around her.
“It has held a mirror to me in ways that I didn’t know a relationship with another person of any kind could,” Abrams shared with Rolling Stone. “It has given me all the perspective that I could have ever hoped for, on previous relationships, on my relationship with my family, on my friendships. It’s the greatest gift.”
Witnessing Mescal Become Paul McCartney: “He’s Like an Alien”
While Abrams is a acclaimed musician in her own right, she revealed that watching Mescal prepare for his monumental role as Paul McCartney in Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles cinematic universe has been nothing short of mind-blowing.
As Mescal works tirelessly to master the left-handed bass and iconic catalog of the legendary Beatle, Abrams admitted that his innate musicality left her completely floored.
“So amazing to witness,” she marveled. “He’s like an alien. I mean, he’s better at guitar backwards than I have been at guitar my whole life.”
Inside Their Creative London Home: Pastels and Party Favors
Beyond the high-profile red carpets and grueling tour schedules, the couple has cultivated a wonderfully grounded, art-centric life together in the UK.
Abrams revealed that when the pair aren’t working, their London home becomes a hub for relaxed, art-themed gatherings with close friends. Rather than typical Hollywood dinner parties, their evenings center on community sketching and interactive favors.
“Whenever we have people over, there’s always pens and paper and pastels out,” Abrams explained. “And the party-favor segment is everyone goes home with portraits of the night.”
From inspiring each other’s artistic endeavors to hosting late-night portrait sessions for friends, Abrams and Mescal continue to prove why they’ve quietly become one of modern pop culture’s most cherished creative couples.