Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn End Relationship After 6 Years

After six years together, singer Taylor Swift and actor Joe Alwyn have reportedly ended their relationship, according to multiple outlets. The news of the breakup broke while Swift was on tour for her sold-out Eras Tour, and was subsequently confirmed by People. The couple began their relationship in 2016 and were known for keeping their private lives out of the public eye. While they never officially confirmed their engagement, rumors circulated in February 2022 that they were planning to tie the knot. Alwyn has previously spoken about the attention paid to celebrities' personal lives, stating that he keeps quiet to avoid giving too much away.

Despite their desire for privacy, Swift has been open about their relationship and collaboration on her music. During the 2021 Grammy Awards, Swift gushed about Alwyn, stating that he was the first person to hear every song she wrote. The couple collaborated on multiple songs for her album Folklore, with Alwyn being credited under the pseudonym William Bowery. Swift has also spoken about the challenges of having a public relationship in the social media era, stating that her new album Midnights tackles the issue of ignoring rumors and focusing on what truly matters.