It's been three months since the BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney's Normal People dropped on our screens, but we've done little but obsess over the show since. And while we are definitely obsessed with Marianne's fringe, it's Connell's Paul Mescal who has stolen our hearts.
The Irish actor, who made his screen debut in Normal People__ but has been performing on stage for the past few years, has shot to mega stardom after his incredible performance as Connell. And he's now got a whopping 953k followers on Instagram. Here, we take a look at why.. Filled with artsy landscapes and cheeky selfies, you won't regret it, trust us.
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This actually causes my heart to hurt. Paul + Marianne = forever.
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This is the first installation in a series we're going to call Paul's Polaroids.
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Paul's Polaroids, pt. 2.
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Paul's Polaroids, pt. 3.
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We don't know what he's saying, but we're sure it's very important.
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This photo offers a host of questions: is he outside or inside? If he's outside, where did he find a mirror to take such a clear selfie?
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There is literally nothing better than hot boys and puppies, don't fight us on this.
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Swoon.
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The caption on this photo is 'ud83dudead'. Cheeky.
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He looks so young!!!
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On set for Normal People, we think?
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'My face matched the wallpaper'... a man who can laugh at himself, is there anything better?
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Nice view ;)
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The caption on this one is 'Not thirty... But flirty' which is now our new motto.
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This was Paul's 24th birthday Instagram. HBD!
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Artsy.
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Hi, Connell!
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This was taken in Italy, so we think that means it was taken while Paul and the rest of the cast was filming the infamous visit to Marianne's family's villa.
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Nice arms.
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This picture was taken as the filming for Normal People wrapped and you have to read this caption... 'So that's a wrap on normal people.... I've no words for how grateful I am right now.... Thank you to everyone at @elementdistribution for making my dreams come true... @daisyedgarjones I couldn't have asked to have worked with a better human being... You are truly incredible...now we drink ❤ufe0f' Not crying, there's just something in my eye.
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Remember Zoom? Good times, Marianne and Connell even had to an interview over Skype.
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Connell and The Hot Priest in the same room is making us need a lie down, tbh.
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Just Paul Mescal chilling with Dermot Kennedy, who he's going to be singing with soon. Totally casual.
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