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Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal's Relationship Started With a Tweet
There’s something to be said for shooting your shot with your crush – even if it’s a celebrity crush. That’s exactly what Phoebe Bridgers did one day back in 2020, and now she and Paul Mescal are one of pop culture’s cutest couples. The “Punisher” singer and the “Normal People” star were actually both fans of each other’s before the started dating, which makes their love story that much cuter.
Though Bridgers and Mescal are two pretty low-key people, they’ve had a few cute moments together as a couple in public. They have been together a couple years at this point and tend to keep details of their private lives private, though they’ve definitely shared some sweet sentiments about each other. Before fans even knew they were officially dating, Mescal told British GQ in November 2020 that his girlfriend is a “lifesaver.” He added, “To have someone to lean on through such a mad, mad time has been invaluable. Really, I don’t know where I’d be without her.”
For the rest of Bridgers and Mescal’s sweet romance, keep reading.
July 2020: Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal Are Spotted Together in Ireland
In July 2020, Bridgers and Mescal were seen together in Ireland at a local cafe by some fans. The cafe even tweeted about the two popping in that morning for breakfast.
November 2021: Paul Mescal and Phoebe Bridgers Make Their First Red Carpet Appearance
At the LACMA Art + Film Gala in November 2021, Mescal and Bridgers showed up together for their very first red carpet appearance as a couple.
May 2022: Paul Mescal and Phoebe Bridgers Attend the Met Gala
Amid rumours that the couple had gotten engaged, they arrived on the Met Gala red carpet together for fashion’s biggest night. Bridgers wore Jonathan Simkhai, while Mescal wore Valentino.