Taylor Swift And Joe Alwyn’s Relationship Timeline: Exploring The Couple’s Romance Over The Years

As a devoted Taylor Swift fan, I’ve been following her love life as closely as I track her album releases. From her whirlwind romance with Joe Alwyn to her current blissful union with Travis Kelce, it’s been quite the ride!


Taylor Swift is creating a significant impact in the world of music through her sequential, record-breaking performances on the Eras Tour. Ever since the tour started, fans have been enchanted by her heartfelt tunes. Currently, Swift is in a relationship with American football player Travis Kelce. Prior to meeting Kelce, Taylor Swift, known for her song Bad Blood, ended her long-term relationship with actor Joe Alwyn, which lasted nearly six years.

In their time as a pair, the ex-lovers chose discretion, keeping their love story under wraps while making joint public appearances. Here’s an in-depth chronology of Joe Alwyn and Taylor Swift’s romantic journey, from its blossoming to its bittersweet end.

May 2016: Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn first meet at the Met Gala

Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn are said to have first encountered each other at the 2016 Met Gala, where they were both in attendance. This is suggested by some fans who believe that she may have referenced this encounter in her song “Dress” from her album “Reputation.” The lyrics could be interpreted as mentioning their appearances from the event, with her bleached bob hairstyle and his buzzcut look, although the specifics of their initial meeting and the early stages of their relationship are not fully known.

May 16, 2017: A source dished Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn dating

Personally, I’ve always believed in sharing authentic experiences and relationships. In the year 2017, as I learned from a trusted source, Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn had been quietly nurturing their bond for quite some time. The secret was never ours to keep, as it was already known among us—Taylor, Joe, and their intimate circle of friends and family—that they had been together for several months prior, having a history that extended well before that point.

Ever since it became public knowledge that the singer started dating the actor, they’ve been quite private about their relationship, choosing to keep their romantic involvement largely out of the spotlight.

October 6, 2019: Swift and Alwyn were spotted enjoying a romantic dinner date

Based on reports from People magazine, Taylor Swift was seen having a romantic dinner with her boyfriend Joe Alwyn in 2019. Following her performance on Saturday Night Live, pictures emerged of Swift, known for her hit song Blank Space, holding hands with the actor in New York City as they made their way to the Japanese restaurant Zuma.

February 21, 2020: Taylor Swift celebrates Joe Alwyn’s birthday

2020 saw E! News reporting that a source disclosed to them that the singer behind Love Story, Taylor Swift, spent pop star Harry Styles’ 29th birthday at London’s Bob Bob Ricard restaurant with Ed Sheeran, Cherry Seaborn, and other friends. The source suggested they enjoyed champagne and had a great time at the table for several hours.

May 20, 2021: Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn sparked engagement rumors

2021 saw speculations about an engagement between Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn. A source shared details about their relationship with Entertainment Tonight, suggesting that the duo grew even closer during quarantine, with Taylor expressing strong trust in him. The source also hinted at future plans, mentioning that Taylor could envision herself marrying Joe in the future.

February 9, 2022: Joe Alwyn opens up about his relationship status with Taylor Swift

2022 saw Joe Alwyn seldom speaking about his relationship with Taylor Swift. However, during an interview with E! News regarding his show Conversations With Friends, he expressed contentment in a monogamous partnership, stating, “I believe individuals can make choices that bring them joy.”

March 22, 2023: Joe Alwyn showed support to Taylor Swift as she kicked off her Eras Tour

Starting in March 2023, Taylor Swift began her Eras Tour in Glendale, Arizona, and it was reported by a reliable source to People magazine that Joe Alwyn, the actor, plans to accompany her on her travels whenever possible. The two are very compatible, and Joe is incredibly supportive of Taylor’s career.

April 8, 2023: Sources confirm that Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn amicably called it quits

After being together for six years, it has been confirmed that Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn have parted ways. Entertainment Tonight shared a report stating that an anonymous source informed them about the breakup, adding that it was amicable as they simply grew apart. The source also mentioned that Alwyn hasn’t attended any of Swift’s concerts recently.

April 19, 2024: Taylor Swift hints at her split with Joe Alwyn

In April 2024, Taylor Swift unveiled her record-breaking eleventh studio album titled The Tortured Poets Department, filled with captivating tracks. Fans of the artist assumed that certain songs, such as I Can Do It with a Broken Heart and So Long, London, could be inspired by her past relationship with Joe Alwyn.

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2024-08-05 15:32