On St. Patrick’s Day, Ayo Edebiri and Paul Mescal celebrated their Irish roots together, sharing a cozy snap on Instagram. The pair, fuelled dating rumors as they laughed and leaned close, with Paul’s arm resting on Ayo’s leg and her arm wrapped around his shoulder.
Prior to his encounter with Ayo at the Baftas, Paul had been linked to Florence Pugh, 28. His dating life has garnered attention amid his rise to fame, particularly his previous relationship with Phoebe Bridgers.
The alleged relationship reportedly ended in late 2022 or early 2023 amidst engagement rumors. Paul has since kept mum about his personal life, expressing discomfort with fans’ interest in his relationships, deeming it “indecent” and “unkind.”
Despite maintaining privacy about his romantic life, Paul has openly shared his admiration for co-star Andrew Scott, 47, with whom he formed a close bond on-screen.
The American actress, with Barbadian and Nigerian roots, sparked a humorous moment when she joked about her role in “The Banshees of Inisherin,” claiming she portrayed the donkey, Jenny.
In an interview with Letterboxd, she humorously recounted her method acting experience, quipping about getting into character during her time living in Ireland. Adopting an Irish accent, she joked about being on all fours for months, finding the experience both painful and oddly beautiful.