Having dated some of the world’s most eligible bachelors, Taylor Swift’s romantic life has been publicly scrutinised over the years. It’s no surprise, therefore, that the Blank Space hitmaker has opted to become more private in her relationship endeavours. 

Taylor Swift is not single; she is currently in a relationship with British actor Joe Alwyn. The couple have been together since 2017, and seem to be going from strength to strength. Nevertheless, the duo certainly aren’t the type to pack on the PDA. Their relationship has primarily blossomed away from the spotlight, leaving it shrouded in mystery. 

Is it true love or will Taylor ever, ever be getting back together with one of her exes? Keep reading, because in this article we’ll be talking through who Joe Alwyn is, how Joe and Taylor met, and how their relationship developed. 

Who is Joe Alwyn?

29-year old Joe Alwyn is a British actor and model. He’s best known for his roles in Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk(2016), Mary Queen of Scots(2018), and The Favourite(2018).

Like his girlfriend, Joe is notoriously private and likes to keep a low profile. Speaking to The Sunday Times in December 2019 he said: 

“I don’t have any interest in tabloids. I know what I want to do, and that’s this, and that’s what I’m doing”. 

Joe Alwyn

When Stars Align

So how does a self-proclaimed introvert like Joe Alwyn become acquainted with an award-winning superstar like Taylor Swift?

According to Elle magazine, the pair first met at the 2016 Met Gala. At the time Taylor was seeing Scottish DJ Calvin Harris, but this relationship came to an end shortly after. 

One year later in 2017, Taylor released her sixth studio album, Reputation, which features a song called Dress. In the song Taylor sings: “flashback to when you first met me, your buzz cut and my hair bleached”. Eager fans have interpreted this as confirmation from Swift that the pair crossed paths at the Met Gala, since it correlates with how they both looked on the night.