11. Paul Mescal
Paul Colm Michael Mescal ( born 2 February 1996) is an Irish actor. Born in Maynooth, he studied acting at The Lir Academy and subsequently performed in plays in Dublin theatres. Mescal rose to fame with his role in the miniseries Normal People (2020), earning a BAFTA TV Award and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award.
Mescal speaks English and Irish. He moved from his native Ireland to London in 2020. He said in 2022 that he had purchased a property in Ireland. Mescal was in a relationship with American singer Phoebe Bridgers for up to two years, until December 2022.