Then and Now: How all of Taylor Swift's exes fared after parting ways with pop queen
Here's how Taylor Swift's exes have been doing since they parted ways with Grammy winner
Taylor Swift's dating life has always been scrutinized in the media. Swift, who has always been open about her romantic life and ex-partners, is infamous for writing songs about her relationships and former boyfriends. The 'Cruel Summer' singer has dated several high-profile men over the years. Here's a look at what they are doing now.
July 2008 to October 2008: Joe Jonas
Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas had a short-lived romance in 2008. They started dating when Swift attended some shows of the Jonas Brothers during their Burnin' Up Tour. Their breakup made headlines when the 'Anti-hero' singer publicly discussed it on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', saying Jonas broke up with her in a 25-second phone call. The singer parted ways with the band in 2013. He took up a solo career till 2019 when the Jonas Brothers reunited and released their new single titled 'Sucker'. In May 2023, the Jonas Brothers released their sixth studio album titled 'The Album'. The 'Toothbrush' singer who got married 'Game of Thrones' star Sophie Turner in 2019, filed for divorce in 2023. The former couple has two children together.
July 2009 to December 2009: Taylor Lautner
Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner met on the set of 'Valentine's Day' in July 2009. The actor is best known for playing the role of werewolf Jacob Black in 'The Twilight Saga' movie series. Fans dubbed the couple as "Taylor Squared". They were spotted together multiple times until their breakup in December. Despite the breakup, both remain good friends. Lautner was one of the highest-paid teen actors in the early 2010s. He was praised for his roles in the BBC series 'Cockoo' and Ryan Murphy's comedy series 'Scream Queens'. The actor met his wife Taylor Dome through his sister Makena Moore. The couple went public with their relationship in 2018. He proposed to Dome in 2021 and got married to her on November 11, 2022. In July 2023, he starred in Swift's music video 'I Can See You' and also joined her onstage during its premiere at the Eras Tour in Kansas City.
December 2009 to February 2010: John Mayer
Taylor Swift and singer-songwriter John Mayer's break up was a mess after they dated briefly from December 2009 to February 2010, and Swift wrote a breakup song titled 'Dear John'. Grammy Award winner John Mayer has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. He released his eighth studio album in June 2021. He is on a solo tour right now and is currently believed to be single.
October 2010 to January 2011: Jake Gyllenhaal
The media intensely scrutinized Taylor Swift's short-lived relationship with actor Jake Gyllenhaal. After her split from the 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' star in January 2011, the pop star apparently wrote several songs about their relationship in her album 'Red'. After his break up with Swift, Gyllenhaal acted in critically acclaimed films like 'End of Watch', 'Prisoners', and 'Nightcrawler'. He also made his Broadway debut in 2015. The actor became a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe by playing comic book villain Mysterio/Quentin Beck in the superhero film 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'. He has been dating French model Jeanne Cadieu since 2018.
November 2012 to January 2013: Harry Styles
Taylor Swift's brief romantic encounter with singer Harry Styles was her most popular relationship. They went public in December 2012. Styles was part of One Direction during their relationship. He launched his career as a solo artist with Columbia Records after One Direction's infinite hiatus in 2016. He released his debut single titled 'Sign of the Times' in April 2017. He also launched his acting career with the 2017 movie 'Dunkirk'. His music career witnessed tremendous success. His 'Love On Tour' concluded in July 2023 and became the fourth highest-grossing tour of all time. Styles is currently dating Canadian actress Taylor Russell.
February 2015 to May 2016: Calvin Harris
Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris, a Scottish DJ and record producer, made their relationship public in May 2015 at the Billboard Music Awards. Two months after their first anniversary, the couple parted ways. After their break up, Harris released songs with stars like Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams, Katty Pery, and Nicki Minaj. In August 2022, he released his sixth album titled 'Funk Wav Bounces Vol 2'. In April, he performed at the 22nd Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Harris married TV presenter Vick Hope in September 2023 after dating her for over a year.
May 2016 to September 2016: Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddlestone's career had a significant breakthrough after dating Taylor Swift for a brief period in 2016. Receiving Prime Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his role in 'The Night Manager', he went on to star in the commercially successful 'Kong: Skull Island' in 2017. His portrayal of Loki in the 'Avengers' movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe made him popular worldwide. He is currently engaged to his' Betrayal' co-star Zawe Ashton, and they have a child together.
May 2017 to April 2023: Joe Alwyn
Taylor Swift's relationship with English actor Joe Alwyn is the longest one she has ever had. After dating him for six years, the couple broke up in April this year. Alwyn is currently working on his upcoming projects, including 'And', 'The Brutalist', and 'Hamlet'. He has been linked to actress and model Emma Leird after his split with Swift. Alwyn has not publicly commented on the relationship rumors as he is a private person.
May 2023 to June 2023: Matty Healy
Dating rumors about Taylor Swift and the lead vocalist of the band The 1975, Matty Healy, began after her split with Alwyn. However, the couple broke up after a month of dating. After their breakup, Healy went on performing at the Reading and Leeds Festivals for the 10th Anniversary Performance of their self-titled debut album 'The 1975'. Currently, he is on the fifth concert tour named 'Still... At Their Very Best ' with the band. He was spotted kissing model Gabbriette Bechtel in September, sparking dating rumors.