Joe Alwyn Speaks Out About Split from Taylor Swift

Joe Alwyn recently sat down for an interview with The Sunday Times Style Magazine to discuss his breakup with Taylor Swift. The 33-year-old actor, known for his role in Yorgos Lanthimos’ upcoming film Kinds of Kindness, finally broke his silence about the end of his six-year relationship with the pop superstar in April 2023.

During the interview, Alwyn described their relationship as “long, loving,” and “fully committed.” While Swift, 34, has not yet publicly addressed the breakup, many believe that her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, was inspired by their split.

When asked if he had listened to Swift’s new album, Alwyn responded, “I would hope that anyone and everyone can empathize and understand the difficulties that come with the end of a long, loving, fully committed relationship of over six and a half years. That is a hard thing to navigate.”

Reflecting on the aftermath of the breakup, Alwyn expressed his thoughts on how quickly their private life became public knowledge. He acknowledged the challenges of dealing with tabloids, social media, and press attention during such a personal time. Despite the scrutiny, he has come to terms with the gap between what is known and what is speculated in the media.

Alwyn emphasized that he and Swift had agreed to keep the more intimate details of their relationship private. He believed that their relationship was not meant to be used for public consumption and saw no reason to change that stance now.

Swift and Alwyn began dating in 2016 and maintained a mostly low-profile relationship over the years. While they rarely made public appearances together, they did speak fondly of each other in occasional interviews. Swift even shared her experience of falling in love with Alwyn in her Netflix documentary, Miss Americana.

In terms of his current state post-breakup, Alwyn mentioned that he feels fortunate to be in a positive place both professionally and personally. He expressed that it has been a little over a year since the split and that he feels content with where he is in life.

Following her split from Alwyn, Swift moved on to a relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Fans have speculated that Kelce might be a muse for some of the tracks on Swift’s album, with songs like “The Alchemy” and “So High School” potentially referencing their time together.