According to multiple reports, Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn have ended their relationship after being together for six years. As of Saturday, April 8, several sources have reported on the split. There has been no official comment from representatives of Swift or Alwyn regarding the matter.
The 32-year-old actor of “The Favourite” and the 33-year-old singer of “Lavender Haze” were romantically linked in May 2017. Initially, they were taking things slowly but a source told Us Weekly that the couple was very much in love. The insider also revealed that they enjoyed working out, watching movies together, and inviting friends over. Taylor was particularly fond of cooking and baking for Joe.
According to an insider, Taylor Swift considered her relationship with Joe Alwyn, her boyfriend of over three years, as “one of the only safe constants in her life.” The source, who spoke with Us in March 2020, also mentioned that the couple had talked about their future and the possibility of marriage, but they did not have a specific timeline. The insider added that Alwyn had been a tremendous source of support for Swift and stood by her through thick and thin.
Four months later, Taylor Swift surprised fans by dropping her eighth studio album, Folklore, which was later revealed to include collaborations with Joe Alwyn. Fans quickly noticed allusions to their relationship in songs like “Invisible String,” “Cardigan,” and “Peace.” The album also featured a mysterious William Bowery as a co-writer, leading fans to speculate that it was a pseudonym used by Alwyn. Swift later confirmed that Alwyn co-wrote “Exile” and “Betty.”
In December of that year, while reflecting on the creation of Folklore, the singer-songwriter of “All Too Well” gave her fans a glimpse into her relationship with the actor from Mary Queen of Scots.
During a December 2020 interview with Zane Lowe on his Apple Music show, Swift opened up about her collaboration with Alwyn on Folklore. According to the “Willow” singer, she and Alwyn share a love for sad songs and have always bonded over music. She also revealed that Alwyn is the one who introduces her to new music and that they have similar musical tastes. Despite initially being surprised by their collaboration, Swift explained that it was not unexpected as they have always had a deep connection through their shared love of music.
While the “London Boy” singer has often used her relationships as inspiration for her music, Alwyn has been more reserved about his personal life in the public eye. In an interview with MR PORTER’s The Journal in January 2019, Alwyn stated, “I don’t think anyone you meet on the streets would just spill their guts out to you, therefore why should I? And then that is defined as being ‘strangely private.’ Fine. But I don’t think it is … I think it’s normal.”
In her Netflix documentary Miss Americana, Swift shared how her private relationship with Alwyn helped her to “reset” after a difficult time. She said that she was falling in love with someone who had a balanced and grounded life, which was a source of happiness without any external validation. The couple made a mutual decision to keep their relationship private, and Swift revealed that she found happiness in their private moments.
The star of Conversations With Friends, faced rumors of an engagement in May 2022, and responded to them in an interview with WSJ Magazine. He revealed that he has been told he is engaged many times, but refused to confirm or deny the rumors, saying that he wouldn’t reveal the answer either way.
The actor from England then discussed the societal expectations for people to reveal personal information about themselves. He questioned whether refraining from constantly sharing updates about one’s life makes them a recluse. He further explained that while he sometimes wishes to be more open in interviews and interactions, it’s become a habit to be guarded due to the current culture. According to him, sharing personal information opens the door and invites more scrutiny.
Source: USMagazine