Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams confirm romance with PDA in London: Hollywood's new power couple?

Paul Mescal seems to have confirmed his relationship with pop star Gracie Abrams after they were seen "kissing a lot" during a date in London's Mayfair this week.

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The 28-year-old Gladiator II actor and the 24-year-old singer, who were first spotted together in June, were reportedly displaying a "loved-up" vibe as they walked through the upscale area before heading to a nearby park. Paul dressed casually in shorts and a T-shirt, with a baseball cap and sunglasses to conceal his face, while Gracie, the daughter of Star Wars director J.J. Abrams, flaunted her fit figure in a tight white vest and black pants.

An observer told MailOnline that the couple didn't seem "shy" about their feelings, sharing kisses in the sunshine. MailOnline has reached out to Paul and Gracie's representatives for comment.

This sighting comes after the pair were seen shopping together in the city last month. A source told The Sun at the time: "Paul and Gracie looked like any other young couple hitting the shops, and they went almost unnoticed. They seemed very relaxed in each other’s company and were busy checking out the posh shops on Bond Street. Paul is a very low-key person, as is Gracie, so there was no fanfare and they kept their distance from each other when they were out on the street'."

The insider also mentioned that after their shopping trip, Paul and the "Close To You" singer went their separate ways, each heading home alone. Gracie has been in the UK for a series of concerts and has reportedly been staying at the Chiltern Firehouse in central London. Although Paul wasn't spotted at any of her recent shows in Kingston, Bristol, or Southampton, the source suggested that her frequent returns to the capital might be significant.

The couple was also seen dining together at Brat, a Michelin-starred restaurant in London's Shoreditch. In photos obtained by TMZ, the two stars appeared quite close during their meal in June.

With both of their careers on the rise, they might be on their way to becoming Hollywood's next "power couple." Paul's upcoming role in the Gladiator sequel is expected to catapult him to new levels of fame, while Gracie recently gained major exposure as an opening act for Taylor Swift, alongside Sabrina Carpenter.

Paul previously dated singer Phoebe Bridgers and recently sparked romance rumors with Natalie Portman. The actor was spotted enjoying a night out with the 42-year-old actress in London, where they were seen laughing and smoking outside Bar 69 in May. However, it was later reported that Paul and Natalie are "just friends." Natalie quietly finalized her divorce from Benjamin Millepied in March following allegations of his infidelity.