Paul Mescal's Tattoos Are Nods to His Family and Acting Roles

On the inside of his left wrist, there's a delicate swallow bird mid-flight, which holds a personal significance for the actor. While explaining the inspiration behind this design, he told GQ UK in a 2020 story that the swallow represents a core childhood memory of him and his dad. "My dad and I always used to go into the garden around March to spot the first swallows of the spring. It reminds me of him and home," said Mescal.