Rumors of their romance began in June when TMZ shared photos of them having lunch together in London. They were later spotted holding hands, confirming their relationship. In August, the pair appeared affectionate while walking in London. At that time, a source mentioned to PEOPLE that they were casually dating and still in the early stages of their relationship. Mescal was also seen cuddling Abrams during the All Points East Festival in London, where they enjoyed Mitski's performance alongside Mescal's Normal People co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones and her boyfriend, Ben Seed.
Abrams is currently on her The Secret of Us tour, with recent performances in cities like Boston, Philadelphia, and Portland. Before her tour, she made a special appearance at Taylor Swift’s concert during the final leg of the Eras Tour. In January, Abrams shared her thoughts with PEOPLE about performing alongside Swift, saying it had a significant impact on her life. She praised Swift as an incredible performer and generous friend, expressing her gratitude for the support she received from her as a fellow artist.