Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal's Relationship Started With a Tweet

Published on May 6, 2022 at 4:00 PM

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 that led to a long-term relationship with "Normal People" star Paul Mescal.

The "Punisher" singer and the "Normal People" star were actually both fans of each other's before the started dating — and their inter Though Bridgers and Mescal are two pretty low-key people, they've had a few cute moments together as a couple in public over the course of their relationship. Before fans even knew they were officially dating, Mescal told British GQ in November 2020 that his girlfriend was 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 an overview of Bridgers and Paul Mescal's romance, keep reading.

May 2020: Phoebe Bridgers Compliments Paul Mescal on Twitter

Everything for Bridgers and Mescal seemingly started in 2020, when the singer tweeted her compliments to the actor after watching "Normal People." She wrote, "finished normal people and now I'm sad and horny oh wait." Mescal replied, writing, "I'm officially dead." Bridgers responded to him, telling him he's too "talented" for that.

Soon after this, the two linked up with Wonderland magazine for a conversation on Instagram Live, where Mescal says to Bridgers, "I feel like I should be interviewing you because honestly, like, I think it's well documented that I love your music."

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.

December 2020: Paul Mescal Stars in Phoebe Bridgers's "Savior Complex" Music Video

At the end of 2020, Bridgers released the music video for her song "Savior Complex." Mescal stars in it, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge directed it. Bridgers wrote on Instagram at the time, "I am once again asking you to watch savior complex starring paul & charlotte directed by phoebe waller-bridge out now everywhere."

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.

December 2021: Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal Are Instagram Official

Bridgers shared her first picture with her boyfriend in December 2021 on Instagram, posted with no caption.

May 2022: Paul Mescal and Phoebe Bridgers Attend the Met Gala

Amid rumors 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.