Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal arrived at the Academy Awards as one of the night’s quieter power couples, turning their first Oscars appearance together into a relaxed but unmistakably public date night.
The pair stepped onto the carpet at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday evening, posing shoulder to shoulder while photographers captured a steady run of affectionate moments between shots. Nothing theatrical — just the kind of casual PDA that suggests two people comfortable in the spotlight together.
Abrams opted for a navy two-piece look built around a sequined, midriff-baring bodice and a floor-length skirt. A sheer tulle scarf flowed behind her, softening the sharper lines of the outfit. The singer, known for tracks like “Close to You,” wore her bixie haircut parted to the side with simple diamond earrings and understated glam makeup.
Mescal, meanwhile, delivered a looser take on traditional black-tie. The Hamnet actor wore tailored black trousers with a cashmere wool jacket and a white collared shirt underneath — all from Celine. A floppy black tie, along with a small hoop earring and watch from Cartier, gave the look a slightly offbeat edge.
The evening was also a big one professionally for Mescal. His film Hamnet entered the night with eight nominations at the 2026 ceremony, putting the project squarely in the awards conversation.
For Abrams and Mescal, though, the Oscars outing was just the latest step in a relationship that’s been moving steadily into public view. The couple made their red carpet debut weeks earlier at the BAFTA Awards inside London’s Royal Festival Hall — and judging by the easy chemistry on display Sunday night, they’ve already settled comfortably into the routine.
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Last modified: March 16, 2026
