Ever since Paul Mescal and Phoebe Bridgers broke up, the internet has been casually interested obsessed with who the actor will date next. And while there are persistent rumors linking him to his Normal People costar Daisy Edgar-Jones, not to mention a hilarious rumor about him taking random dates to parks and then running away…
…it looks like Paul is in a new relationship with fellow actor Sophie Wilde!
Quick background on Sophie: She was nominated for BAFTA’s “Rising Star” award at this year’s show, meaning, yes, she was in THAT photo with Prince William:
More importantly, Sophie’s been in a ton of projects including Talk To Me and Boy Swallows Universe, and is also set to star in the upcoming film Baby Girl with Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, and Antonio Banderas.
Now that we’re all on the same page, time for a quick relationship timeline that we WILL be updating with the latest, so stay tuned.
2023, Just, Like, Generally
Paul and Sophie become friends after meeting at various red carpet events the year prior, according to the Mirror.
October 2023
The Daily Mail reports that Paul has signed up for a dating app. Those of us on dating apps wait patiently.
December 2023
The ~Paul Mescal takes girls to parks and then runs away~ rumors hit Twitter.
February 18, 2024
Paul and Sophie both attend the BAFTAs and a subsequent after-party for the ceremony. They aren’t photographed together, but here are their individual vibes!
March 2, 2024
The Mirror drops a yet-to-be-confirmed-elsewhere report that Paul and Sophie are dating, and speaks with a source who says, “Paul and Sophie have been having lots of fun together and now their friendship has turned into something more. They got really close after last month’s B Awards and were seen smooching into the early hours at an after-party at Chiltern Firehouse. It’s early days, but they’re excited about where things could go. They have a solid foundation and loads of respect for each other.”
Annnd that brings us up to date! Stay tuned for more.
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