Overview
- In a Rolling Stone cover story published Tuesday, Abrams said her relationship with actor Paul Mescal has had “the most amazing effect” on her writing and gave her space to reflect on past relationships.
- Abrams confirmed Mescal contributed to and received a co-writing credit on her song “Imaginary Friend,” which appears on Daughter From Hell, her new album that has topped the Billboard 200.
- She clarified a June Vogue remark about worrying that feeling secure might hurt her drive to write, saying the comment was widely misconstrued and that social media reaction surprised her.
- Early reactions to Phoebe Bridgers’ forthcoming album Lost Weekend have highlighted lyrics that listeners interpret as referencing Bridgers’ past relationship with Mescal and his current partnership with Abrams, renewing media and fan scrutiny.
- The couple, first linked in 2024 and now reported to be based in London while Mescal prepares to play Paul McCartney in Sam Mendes’ Beatles films, say they balance a private life with selective public disclosure and creative collaboration.