Joe Alwyn has finally broken his silence about his split from Taylor Swift, a move driven by the emotional toll of constant questions and speculation. The British actor, 33, opened up during an interview with the Times, hoping to put an end to the relentless curiosity surrounding their six-year relationship.
An insider revealed that Alwyn was emotionally drained by the persistent inquiries about his relationship with the pop star, whom he dated from 2017 until 2023. “Joe wanted to get this over with once and for all so he can move forward with his life and his career,” the source shared.
Alwyn’s decision to address the breakup was fueled by his desire to end the constant speculation. He was reportedly tired of being asked about Swift, especially during the promotional tour for his new film, “Kinds of Kindness.” “He wants to be asked about his films, not about Taylor,” the insider insisted.
The exes split in early 2023, and fans believe several songs on Swift’s latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” detail their breakup. Tracks like “So Long, London,” “The Black Dog,” and “How Did It End?” are rumored to be about their relationship. However, other songs are speculated to be about Swift’s brief fling with Matty Healy and her romance with NFL star Travis Kelce.
Alwyn hoped the media frenzy would die down after their breakup, but it never did. The questions about his ex became “depressing and emotionally draining,” according to the insider. While there reportedly isn’t any bad blood between Swift and Alwyn, he wanted her to understand the impact her lyrics can have. “He wishes her no ill will, but he also needed her to know that appearing to address their relationship without confirming who she is singing about can have a lasting and hurtful effect on the people involved,” the source said.
Despite his reluctance to discuss their breakup, Alwyn felt compelled to address it because it was all people wanted to ask him about. “He cannot go anywhere without being asked about Taylor,” the insider emphasized. Alwyn reportedly felt that if he didn’t address it now, the pestering would go on indefinitely.
The couple was notoriously private during their relationship, partly due to COVID restrictions but also because they preferred it that way. Alwyn now hopes to return to his quiet lifestyle, having addressed the elephant in the room.
In his interview, Alwyn admitted that he “understands people’s curiosity” but hopes they can respect his boundaries. “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,” he said. “That is a hard thing to navigate.”
Alwyn described the experience of navigating their split while dealing with the spotlight as “hard.” He wished people could empathize with the difficulties of losing a six-year relationship. “What is unusual and abnormal in this situation is that, one week later, it’s suddenly in the public domain and the outside world is able to weigh in,” he added.
Once their split was thrust into the spotlight, Alwyn said it was “dissected, speculated on, and pulled out of shape beyond recognition.” He acknowledged that there will always be a gap between what is known and what is said, and he has made his peace with that.
Despite the public scrutiny, Alwyn did not share any insight into the reason for their breakup. He emphasized the private nature of their romance and refused to reveal if he and Swift are still in contact. “As everyone knows, we together — both of us, mutually — decided to keep the more private details of our relationship private. It was never something to commodify and I see no reason to change that now.”
Alwyn concluded by saying he is “fortunate to be in a really great place in [his] life, professionally and personally.” “I feel really good,” he added.
The actor’s decision to speak out was a necessary step to reclaim his narrative and move forward. While he wishes Swift no ill will, he hopes that addressing their breakup will allow him to focus on his career and personal life without the constant shadow of their past relationship.
