Paul Mescal

The Irish star, 27, was nominated for Best Actor for his role in Aftersun.

[Irish](/topic/irish) star was nominated for Best Actor for his role in [Aftersun](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/aftersun-movie-review-paul-mescal-charlotte-wells-phoebe-bridgers-b1040442.html) and brought his beloved mum, who is currently undergoing treatment for [cancer](/topic/cancer), as his date to the star-studded event. [Normal People](https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/normal-people-bbc-iplayer-2020-b210734.html), was up against fellow Irish actor [Colin Farrell](/topic/colin-farrell) in the same category but ultimately both lost out to [Brendan Fraser](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/bill-nighy-charlie-darren-aronofsky-oscars-academy-awards-b1066740.html), who won for his turn in The Whale. [Cate Blanchett](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/cate-blanchett-bill-nighy-unhcr-oscar-united-nations-b1066721.html) to become the first woman from an Asian background to win the prize. [Michelle Yeoh made history](https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/oscars-winners-michelle-yeoh-everything-everywhere-jamie-lee-curtis-b1066736.html) at the 95th Oscars as Everything Everywhere All At Once took home a clutch of major awards. [aul Mescal](/topic/paul-mescal) beamed alongside his mother Dearbhla as they attended the 95th Academy Awards together at [LA](/topic/la)’s [Dolby Theatre](/topic/dolby-theatre). The Irish star, 27, was nominated for Best Actor for his role in Aftersun

Mescal played the role of a struggling Scottish father on holiday abroad with his daughter in the movie Aftersun.

It's actually not fantasy it is real." When asked what her reaction was when Paul first said he wanted to become an actor, the all-smiling Dearbhla, who first discovered she was sick last July, said she simply "trusted him." [Paul Mescal](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/paul-mescal-1) after he was snapped with his lovely mum Dearbhla who he brought as his date to the [Oscars.](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/the-oscars)

Despite an acute infection of Mescal mania the world over, there's no fan bigger of Paul Mescal than his mother. Dearbhla Mescal was his date for the ...

Paul himself admitted that the award season buzz, along with the monumental nomination has proven to be “welcome respite” from a very difficult time for his family. And in possibly the most down-to-earth pre-Oscars meal, the Mescal matriarch shared the Flahavan’s porridge she enjoyed whilst overlooking Hollywood from her hotel balcony – nothing says Irish abroad like imported oats. As his name was announced by category presenters Halle Berry and Jessica Chastain, his mother reacted in exactly the way you’d expect an Irish mammy to: with unbridled pride and glee.

Everyone on the internet wants Paul Mescal to be their boyfriend and after taking a look inside his wholesome life we can see why.

From the moment he strode along the street with two pink gin in a tins we knew the humble king of Normcore had been found. And he was patting her on the head like an older brother the whole way through the surprise. Last night at the Oscars, Paul joked on the red carpet he wanted to dance on the table at the Vanity Fair after party. And, in an interview with W Magazine reveals he does in fact speak to her in a funny voice. And the people are kind,” he told the Truly, I’m not sure how I wound up this deep in Paul Mescal content, but when he was younger he played Javert in an amateur production of Les Mis. Ahead of the Oscars, children and teachers from his primary school Gaelscoil Uí Fhiaich in Maynooth sent him a good luck card complete with a photo from his first communion. And last Spring at Coachella while other celebrities were posing it up at pools parties, he was front and centre in the crowds, literally jumping up and down with joy. He bounced on the bed in his hotel room in excitement before the ceremony and made TikToks with his sister Nell after she did their mum’s makeup. And his home is proud of him, too. After he spoke Irish on the BAFTA’s red carpet, it was no secret Paul’s proud of where he comes from. He took his mum Dearbhla, who’s battling bone marrow cancer, as his date.

The 'Aftersun' Best Actor nominee discusses his style icons, pre-gaming with his parents, and his red carpet rituals.

But I don't know, I think it's about us as a family and celebrating this time with the filmmakers—with Charlie and Adela and Amy, and celebrating with my family and staying in our own lane. They made me a custom tux for the BAFTAs in 2021—the first big award show that I ever went to—and we've worked very closely ever since that. And Strangers are coming out at the end of the year. Yeah, I have signet ring that I love and I always wear. There was lots of polo shirts under jumpers and ill-fitted jeans that were scraping along the floor, but I didn't really care at that point. I have a little drink, listen to music. And that's a testament to them and understanding that actors aren't models, do you know what I mean? I’m 27, so I want my personality to be reflected in the clothes that I wear. In terms of silhouettes, I want it to feel timeless, but also I don’t want to feel stuffy or old. The red carpet, of course, can be a nerve-racking experience. Outside of red carpets and things like that, I would describe my style as casual street wear, with a vintage-y feel. But that era of actor is aesthetically just so, I don't know, I just think it's beautiful.

Paul Mescal might not have scooped the Oscars 2023 Best Actor award, but he definitely came out on top in the style and watch stakes.

“Paul is especially fond of his Tank Louis Cartier watch with black lacquer dial so it’s special for him to wear a limited edition Tank Chinoise,” adds Kay. It had the wisdom of a guy who's walked the carpet a hundred times. Choosing from the pedigreed "Cartier Privé" collection, Paul put himself in the Tank Chinoise for Hollywood's Biggest Night. The Cartier Juste un Clou hoop earring offset the classiness of the overall vibe; the diamond floral brooch (also Cartier) to compliment the red corsage; and then arguably the piece de resistance, the Cartier Privé Tank Chinoise watch. “Paul’s suit is inspired by his love of old Hollywood with the white double-breasted satin lapel Gucci jacket and red silk corsage,” stylist Felicity Kay tells GQ. It’s the fact that every last detail is right on the money.