AceShowbiz - Despite the speculation surrounding a viral photo from the 2022 Met Gala, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal's friendship remains as strong as ever. In a recent interview, Daisy addressed the image that depicted her on the red carpet while Paul, standing with his then-girlfriend Phoebe Bridgers, appeared to gaze longingly in her direction.

Daisy explained that Paul had invited her to join him on the carpet, but due to unforeseen circumstances, the gathering was delayed. "Paul and Phoebe were really late," she recalled. "Finally, they came and we did the carpet together."
Daisy emphasized that Paul was simply her friend and his expression was likely one of camaraderie. "He's my pal, so he was probably just being like, 'There she is!' " she said.

However, the actress admitted that her attention was more drawn to her own lack of red carpet experience. "I had been in COVID for most of the time, doing press on Zoom," she explained. "This was one of the few times I'd actually been in person... I didn't know how to pose on a red carpet."

Daisy also expressed her disdain for her pose in the photo, describing it as a "deep leg cross that I kind of committed to in every photo."

Despite the online attention, Daisy believes the speculation is excessive. "I think the innocence behind it is being considered a little bit too much," she said.

The bond between Daisy and Paul has grown even stronger since they met while filming the hit TV series "Normal People". Recently, Daisy described her co-star as one of her "lifetime best friends" and expressed her excitement to see where life takes them in the future.

"Paul is an incredibly grounded person and I am too, I think, so it's nice to be able to have those touchstones and those people you can laugh about it with and be lighthearted with," she said.

The enduring impact of "Normal People" on both Daisy and Paul is undeniable. Daisy shared that the series is what she was "recognized for the most" at Glastonbury Festival and that fans often express their gratitude for its emotional resonance.

Paul, who played the role of Connell on the show, also acknowledged the significance of the series. Despite the initial anxiety surrounding intimate scenes, both Daisy and Paul praised the authenticity and honesty with which they approached the performances.