Taylor Swift fans were shocked when it was announced in April that she had broken up with Joe Alwyn after six years together.
And with the 33-year-old hitmaker seemingly moving on with The 1975 frontman Matty Healy, takes a look back at her extensive dating history.
July-October 2008: JOE JONAS
Taylor dated Joe in the early days of her singing career in 2008, but sadly broke up after just a few months together
Taylor dated Joe in the early days of her singing career in 2008, but sadly broke up after just a few months together.
The singer revealed she was dumped because of a “phone call” and that their relationship was the inspiration for the star’s popular album Fearless.
The Grammy-winning singer then attacked Joe during an appearance on The Ellen Show, saying, “There’s a song about this guy, but unfortunately that guy isn’t in my life anymore.” That’s ouch.
“We haven’t talked since, but you know what? One day I will find someone who is really great and who is right for me.”
“Looking at this person, I won’t even remember the boy who broke up with me within 25 seconds on the phone when I was 18.”
But in 2015, in an interview with Access Hollywood, Joe admitted he didn’t have bad blood with Taylor and admitted that having a song written about you comes with a relationship with a musician.
The singer revealed she was dumped because of a “phone call” and that their relationship was the inspiration for the star’s popular album Fearless
And in 2021, in another appearance on Ellen’s “Burning Questions” segment, Taylor hinted that she and Jonas were back on civil relations.
The star was asked what was the most rebellious thing she did as a teenager, which made Taylor laugh.
“Probably if I want to get Joe Jonas up to speed on your show,” she began. “That was too much, that was too much.”
Meanwhile, in 2021, Taylor released the previously unreleased Mr. Perfectly Fine,” who is believed to be ex-Joe.
August – November 2009: TAYLOR LAUTNER
Taylor and Taylor were dating in 2009 after first meeting while filming upcoming ensemble romantic comedy Valentine’s Day, where they shared an on-screen kiss.
Taylor and Taylor were dating in 2009 after first meeting while filming upcoming ensemble romantic comedy Valentine’s Day, where they shared an on-screen kiss.
She described the moment as “life-changing,” and he seemed equally thrilled, saying he definitely considers her “his type.”
When the Love Story singer was asked about her relationship on a US radio show, she was reticent.
She said, “I don’t know, he’s a great guy and we’re really close… and oh… yeah.”
However, it only took two months for their relationship to end.
“He liked her more than she liked him.” “He went everywhere he could to see her, but she didn’t travel much to see him,” a source told Us Weekly at the time. “They decided they would be better as friends.”
There have long been rumors that Swift wrote “Back To December” about her relationship with Lautner in 2009.
November 2009 – February 2010: JOHN MAYER
John Mayer reportedly dated Taylor from December 2009 to February 2010 when he was 31 and she was 19
John Mayer reportedly dated Taylor from December 2009 to February 2010 when he was 31 and she was 19.
They originally met while she was collaborating on his song “Half of My Heart.”
Due to their scathing song “Dear John,” which many people believe is about him, the romance apparently ended on bad terms.
The song’s name, along with the lyrics, which recall her age (19) at the time of their romance, suggest this is a fact about John and their rocking but brief romance, although the singer has never confirmed it that it was about him.
The timing of the song’s creation also confirms that it’s about John: she released the song on her Speak Now album in October 2010, eight months after their alleged split.
Due to their scathing song “Dear John,” which many people believe is about him, the romance apparently ended on bad terms
The tune shed light on how Taylor and John’s alleged romance went sour, with the singer singing in unison, “Dear John, I see it all now that you’re gone/ Don’t you think I was too young to mess with it ? “The girl in the dress cried all the way home.”
She also wrote the lyrics, “Well maybe it’s me / and my blind optimism is to blame / Or maybe it’s you and your sick need / to give love and take it away.
“Dear John, I see it all now, it was wrong / Don’t you think nineteen is too young / To be played by your dark, twisted games?”
Two years after the song’s release, he fanned the flames even further when he told Rolling Stone magazine that he felt “really humiliated” by the song, which gave him “a terrible feeling.”
October – December 2010: JAKE GYLLENHAAL
Swift and Gyllenhaal made headlines when they dated just three months in the fall of 2010, when he was 29 and she was 20
Swift and Gyllenhaal made headlines when they dated just three months in the fall of 2010, when he was 29 and she was 20.
Sources told tabloids at the time that it was “serious,” and they were even spotted together over Thanksgiving weekend.
Nearly two years after their split, Swift released “Red,” which featured a fifth track, “All Too Well,” with references to the actor.
In the original lyrics, Swift sings about taking a trip up north with her romantic partner, leaving her scarf at his sister’s house, dancing in the kitchen, and falling in love before it all ends.
She later teased on numerous occasions that the song, as she originally wrote it, lasted about ten minutes, but that the verses were shortened to save time.
However, Gyllenhaal denied knowing anything about her being featured on her album.
“I do [have a song]? “I don’t know,” he told Howard Stern in 2015.
Earlier this year, Taylor released a 10-minute, deeply personal version of “All Too Well,” which offered additional dramatic detail by narrating their romance and singing that she’s in “hell” and feeling “ashamed” (pictured that music video). )
The song would be firmly anchored in Swift’s past if it weren’t for the drama with her masters. In 2009, after Scooter Braun earned her masters, Swift accused him of exercising “tyrannical control” over her music, and the two engaged in a bitter press feud.
At the urging of fans, Swift began re-recording and releasing all the songs he owned the masters for – each including several never-before-released tracks.
She released a 10-minute, deeply personal version of All Too Well, which offered additional dramatic detail by narrating their romance and singing that she’s in “hell” and feeling “shame.”
Worst of all, however, was the revelation that Gyllenhaal told Swift the problem was their age difference.
July-October 2012: CONNOR KENNEDY
Taylor and Connor – the son of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the late Mary Kennedy – were first spotted together in July 2012 at the Kennedy family home in Hyannisport
Taylor and Connor – the son of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the late Mary Kennedy – were first spotted together in July 2012 at the Kennedy family home in Hyannisport.
But the summer romance lasted barely three months. Insiders said Taylor – who was four years Conor’s senior – terrified the 18-year-old with her overpowering demeanor and apparent obsession with his famous family.
“Conor is only 18 and not ready for anything serious,” a pal told RadarOnline.com.
“But Taylor is looking for her soulmate and it kind of spooked him how strong she was,” the insider continued.
The friend also said that Taylor was obsessed with the Kennedy family – and was living out a fairy tale with Conor.
“She was more obsessed with the idea of dating a Kennedy than with the actual Kennedy she was dating,” the pal added.
December 2012 – January 2013: HARRY STYLES
Young couple Harry and Taylor have been together since November 2012. A source told The Sun at the time that he was “head over heels” in love with her
Young couple Harry and Taylor have been together since November 2012. A source told The Sun at the time: “Harry is head over heels for Taylor and even admitted he loved her when they were in the Big Apple.”
However, they split just three months later, in January 2013.
It was reported at the time that she ended their affair after a furious argument during the New Year holidays.
It is widely believed that he was the inspiration for their tracks “Style” and “Out Of The Woods”, both taken from the 1989 album.
In 2015, she admitted she always knew her relationship with Harry was doomed.
In a video posted to mark the one-year anniversary of her hit album in 1989, she revealed that the biggest emotion she felt during her three-month affair with the One Direction singer was “fear.”
Before releasing a one-off acoustic version of Out Of The Woods, she explained the relationship that inspired the song.
“I’m going to play you a song that I wrote about a relationship where the biggest emotion I felt in the entire relationship was fear,” she explained while sitting at her piano.
In 2015, she admitted she always knew her relationship with Harry was doomed because she felt “anxious” all the time
“Because it felt very fragile, it felt very hesitant. And it always felt like, ‘Okay, what’s the next hurdle? What’s the next thing that will prevent that?”
“How long do we have before this becomes a terrible mess and we break up?” Is it a month? Is it three days?”
The former One Direction member opened up about Taylor’s songwriting back in 2017.
He remained reticent about the songs, but defended Taylor against critics who told Rolling Stone, “I mean, I don’t know if.” [Out Of The Woods and Style] about me or not, but the problem is, she’s so good they’re damned everywhere.’
March 2015 – June 2016: CALVIN HARRIS
Rumor has it that Taylor started dating after he met the hunk at a BRIT Awards afterparty in London in February 2015
Rumor has it that Taylor started dating after he met the hunk at a BRIT Awards afterparty in London in February 2015.
However, the couple split in 2016 after a very public romance. The relationship was reportedly ended because he was “jealous” of the superstar singer’s success.
Calvin later accused Taylor’s team of leaking that she secretly wrote the lyrics to his hit track with Rihanna, This Is What You Came For.
He soon wrote at the time, “It hurts me at this point that you and your team went to so much trouble at this point to make ME look bad at this point.” I think if you’re happy in your new relationship you should focus on that instead of trying to put your ex-boyfriend down to do something.
“I know you’re not touring anymore and you need someone like Katy to bury.” [Perry] ETC, but I’m not that guy, sorry. I won’t let it. Please focus on the positive aspects of YOUR life because you deserve something big. God bless everyone and have a wonderful day.’
Calvin later admitted that “all hell broke loose” when he split from Taylor.
Calvin later admitted that “all hell broke loose” when he split from Taylor; seen in 2015
He told GQ, “It’s very difficult when something that I feel is so personal is coming out very publicly.” The aftermath of the relationship was given much more publicity than the relationship itself.
“When we were together, we were very careful that there was no media hype. In that sense, she respected my feelings. I’m not good at being a celebrity.’
He continued, “But when it ended, all hell broke loose.” Now I see this Twitter thing as a result of giving in to the pressure. It took me a minute to realize that none of this matters. I’m a positive guy. It was the wrong situation for both of us. It clearly wasn’t right, so it ended, but all the things that happened after that.’
June – September 2016: TOM HIDDLESTON
The couple – formerly known as Hiddleswift – became notorious for their enthusiastic public displays of affection; seen in July 2016
The couple – formerly known as Hiddleswift – became notorious for their enthusiastic public displays of affection.
They shocked fans around the world after they were spotted closing their lips on the beach in June 2016 – marking the beginning of their romance.
But the most notorious moment came during their July 4 weekend vacation in Rhode Island, where Tom was photographed frolicking in the surf with his lover while wearing a vest that read “I heart TS.”
Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, Tom insisted their relationship wasn’t “showmance.”
“The truth is that Taylor Swift and I are together and very happy,” he said. ‘That’s the truth. It’s not a publicity stunt.’
The pair even took the big step of meeting each other’s parents: Taylor flew to the UK to spend time with Tom’s mum in Suffolk while he traveled to her adopted home of Nashville.
However, it was soon reported that she had put the brakes on the relationship after regretting how public the first few weeks had been and getting the impression that Tom liked the limelight.
A source told Us Weekly, “Taylor knew the backlash that comes with public displays of affection, but Tom didn’t listen to her concerns when she brought them up.”
“I think she’s a little embarrassed that the whole world took her so seriously and now it’s over.”
According to the publication, the couple has also struggled to maintain a long-distance relationship and only met at their Rhode Island home last month to work out their issues.
They eventually split in September of the same year. An insider exclusively told that the pop star was “uncomfortable” because the actor wanted to be “so public” about their romance.
Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, Tom insisted their relationship wasn’t “showmance.”
They eventually split in September of the same year. An insider exclusively told that the pop star was “uncomfortable” because the actor wanted to be “so public” about their romance
Tom had invited Taylor to the Emmy Awards that month, but she began to question if he was with her for “the right reasons” and ultimately decided to call the romance off.
The actor commented on a GQ profile in 2017, “Taylor is an amazing woman. She’s generous, kind and lovely and we had the best time.”
He also denied speculation that the relationship was purely a publicity stunt, insisting, “Of course it was real.”
He claims they were both looking for a normal relationship, adding, “So we decided to go out to dinner, we decided to travel… She’s amazing.” [But] a relationship in the spotlight… A relationship always takes work. And it’s not just the limelight. It’s everything else.’
2016 – APRIL 2023: JOE ALWYN
Whirlwind: Taylor began dating the 31-year-old ‘Conversations With Friends’ star in late 2016 after rumored paths crossed at this year’s Met Gala in New York City; Taylor and Joe pictured in 2019
Taylor began dating the 31-year-old “Conversations With Friends” star in late 2016 after rumored paths crossed at this year’s Met Gala in New York City.
The Lover singer reportedly launched her romance with Joe just months after her shock split from Loki actor Tom Hiddleston in September 2016.
Taylor gave fans a glimpse of their budding romance by alluding to Joe in lyrics on her hit 2017 album Reputation, including the song “Graceful,” in which she recalls “making fun of his English accent.” to have made.
The Grammy-winning actress opened up even more on her 2019 album Lover, where she gushed about her “London Boy” on several tracks.
The song “Cruel Summer” is also rumored to be about the intersection between the beginning of her romance with Joe and the end of her affair with Hiddleston.
Joe told The Sunday Times in 2018 that he found it “flattering” that Taylor used him as her musical muse.
Just two years later, Taylor welcomed her boyfriend into the songwriting world by allowing him to write lyrics for her 2020 album Folklore.
Under the pseudonym “William Bowery,” Joe co-wrote two songs for the Grammy-winning album and three more songs for Folklore’s sister album Evermore.
Although she feels safe opening up about her music, Taylor previously stated that her relationship with Britain’s hunk “is not up for discussion” in the press.
She discussed the decision to keep their romance “private” on her 2020 Netflix documentary Miss Americana, which included rare footage of her and Joe.
Insight: Taylor gave fans a glimpse of their budding romance by alluding to Joe in the lyrics to her hit 2017 album Reputation, including the song ‘Graceful,’ in which she recalls complaining about his English accent made fun of”; Taylor and Joe pictured in 2019
Splits? On April 3, 2023, ET claimed that despite reports that they were “fine,” Taylor and Joe decided to call it quits after six years together; Taylor and Joe pictured in 2019
She described “falling in love with someone who had a really wonderfully normal, balanced, and grounded life,” and they “decided together that we wanted to keep our relationship private.”
Although the pair are yet to make their red carpet debut, they have attended several high-profile events together – including the Golden Globes in 2020.
In July 2022, they were plagued by engagement rumors, but Taylor appeared to shut them down in the lyrics to her latest album, Midnights.
On April 3, 2023, ET claimed that despite reports that they were “fine,” Taylor and Joe decided to call it quits after six years together.
A source told the outlet that the split was “not dramatic” and that the relationship simply fell apart.