Paul Mescal spent his 30th birthday promoting his latest movie, Hamnet, at Picturehouse Central in London on Monday, just hours after receiving sweet birthday tributes from his girlfriend, Gracie Abrams and his mother, Dearbhla.
The actor, who stars as William Shakespeare in the drama, appeared in high spirits as he attended a Q&A at the central London cinema alongside Jonathan Pryce.
For the outing, Paul cut a smart-casual figure in a blue Joni Mitchell knit jumper, which he paired with black tailored trousers, as he and Jonathan posed in front of a Hamnet movie poster.
Meanwhile, Jonathan, 78, looked dapper in a navy blazer teamed with khaki corduroy trousers.
Paul appeared to be in great spirits throughout the Q&A, sharing several laughs and giggles with Jonathan and the audience.
Paul’s outing comes after his girlfriend Gracie shared some very intimate and romantic snaps to celebrate the actor’s 30th birthday.
Paul Mescal spent his 30th birthday promoting his latest movie, Hamnet, at Picturehouse Central in London on Monday
The actor, who stars as William Shakespeare in the drama, appeared in high spirits as he attended a Q&A at the central London cinema alongside Jonathan Pryce
The 26-year-old That’s So True hitmaker – who is the daughter of Star Trek filmmaker JJ Abrams – took to Instagram to share several snaps featuring the Oscar nominee whom she has been romantically-linked to since 2024.
Paul seemingly shares the same birthday as Abrams’ childhood best friend Clementine as the post served as a dual tribute to two of her closest confidants.
She captioned it to her 5.7 million followers: ‘P❤️ Clemmy❤️ My whole heart!!!!!!!!! I love February 2… Happy birthday❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
‘I love you both more than words could ever describe. Thank you for making everything better.’
Included in the gallery were photos of Mescal and Abrams kissing, including in a photobooth.
There was another romantic snap of the two sharing an intimate moment during a candle-lit dinner.
Meanwhile, his mother Dearbhla shared an emotional tribute to her actor son on Instagram to mark the special day.
The Irish policewoman, known as Garda, took to social media to celebrate the A-listers milestone, with the beautifully penned post detailing how welcoming him aged 27 saw her ‘universe begin a journey into colour, light, depth & imagination’.
For the outing, Paul cut a smart-casual figure in a blue Joni Mitchell knit jumper, which he paired with black tailored trousers, as he and Jonathan posed in front of a Hamnet movie poster
Meanwhile, Jonathan, 78, looked dapper in a navy blazer teamed with khaki corduroy trousers
Paul appeared to be in great spirits throughout the Q&A, sharing several laughs and giggles with Jonathan and the audience
The Normal People actor, who has younger siblings Nell and Donnacha, has frequently spoken about his mum in public, following her battle with bone marrow cancer, for which she was diagnosed in 2022.
In 2024, the family, also including teacher father Paul, joyously announced she was in remission, and she has since been extremely active on social media – often posting about her famous son.
In her heartwarming post, in which she quoted the Dr. Seuss’ 1990 book Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Dearbhla, she penned: ‘My eldest is 30! How can that be? These are my quiet thoughts. I was 27 when my heart was burst open…
‘You came a month early rushing into our world, you’re being too bright to stay away. My universe began a journey into colour, light, depth & imagination…
‘I was captivated. The whole of you spun so fast at the joy of being here. I was caught in the wonder of you. You, my darling, darling boy continue to spin providing joy as you dazzle in this crazy world of ours…
‘I became so full when you came into my life. You expanded my heart, mind & soul. I am so grateful you choose us to be yours…
Paul’s outing comes after his girlfriend Gracie shared some very intimate and romantic snaps to celebrate the actor’s 30th birthday
Meanwhile, his mother Dearbhla shared an emotional tribute to her actor son on Instagram to mark the special day
The Irish policewoman, known as Garda, took to social media to celebrate the A-listers milestone, with the beautifully penned post detailing how welcoming him aged 27 saw her ‘universe begin a journey into colour, light, depth & imagination’
‘It makes me feel so happy to see the hearts you have gathered into your circle, the heart you hold close, the magic of your love. I rejoice in how you cherish & care; how you navigate & explore. I wrote this to you a long, long time ago…
‘It’s from Dr Seuss. Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!…
‘You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.’
‘So today… Happy Birthday oh heart of ours. Celebrate, be happy, be brave & be glad. You are loved & you are held x’.
