The Most Dysfunctional Photos of Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn’s Breakup

Walk In The Woods

It appears that one of the couple’s favorite shared hobbies was hiking. Every time Alwyn visited the West Coast they visited the Santa Monica mountains. The pair dressed comfortably for their outdoor adventure but it doesn’t look too strenuous. Alwyn wears jeans so they probably went for a quiet stroll.

This picture excited fans because it was like spotting the Loch Ness Monster or a Yeti. The couple maintained strict privacy and rarely appeared together in public. Arguably, this doesn’t count because they were enjoying some downtime. We almost feel sorry for them because there is no escape from the media and this may have caused Swift’s recent breakup (via Billboard).

SNL After-Party

Here’s another picture of the former couple together in a rare public appearance. They went to a Saturday Night Live after-party in New York. Alwyn is dressed comfortably and casually as he looks every bit of the English gentleman. He wore a grey sweater, jeans, and a black blazer.

Meanwhile, Taylor Swift dazzled with her trademark red lipstick and shimmering pants. Their fans couldn’t believe that they finally saw another photo of the pair together. It was like waiting for another season of ‘Game of Thrones’ because it took too long. Unfortunately, their relationship also ended like Game of Thrones (via Harper’s Bazaar).

Sheeran’s Approval

Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn shocked their fans in 2023 when they split up. They enjoyed six years together before they finally called it quits. Alwyn received the approval of Swift’s closest confidantes, including Ed Sheeran. The Shape of You singer is also a major superstar and has a close relationship with Taylor Swift (via Nicki Swift).

Sheeran appeared on the UK’s Capital FM radio show and spoke about Swift’s romance. He said: “They are very much in love, they have quite a low-key relationship, which Taylor likes. It’s normal, and no one knows about it right now.” That’s the way they wanted to keep it and it made for Swift’s most sustainable relationship after several famous boyfriends.

Private Life

Many of Taylor Swift’s previous relationships played out in front of the media. Tom Hiddleston famously wore a t-shirt with her name on it. Meanwhile, dating Harry Styles is like standing naked in the middle of the road. Alwyn offered her a different form of companionship that felt more sustainable (via Hollywood.com).

One interviewer asked Swift if she preferred this style of relationship. She replied: “Oh, absolutely. I think that in knowing him and being in the relationship I am in now, I have definitely made decisions that have made my life feel more like real life and less like just a storyline to be commented on in tabloids.”

Co-Star Kiss

Context is very important because people could easily misinterpret this image. Alwyn is kissing another woman in a vehicle so it’s easy to jump to conclusions. However, this is a shot from the hit TV series, Conversations With Friends. Alwyn shares an intimate moment in the story with his co-star Alison Oliver.

Some fans hated seeing this image because they didn’t want him to tarnish his relationship with Swift. However, the pop star understood that it was part of the job and that there was no emotional connection. This was a massive role for Alwyn, who spent a lot of time filming in Ireland while Swift was in the U.S. (via Metro).

Cryptic Cactus

The photos below came from Alwyn and Taylor Swift’s separate Instagram accounts. They took these shots in the early days of their relationship when people questioned if they were together. Swift uploaded the shot first and fans didn’t think much about it. But then Alwyn made his Instagram public and shared his photo (via Teen Vogue).

Fans quickly noticed that the same cactus appeared in both of their pictures. Later, it emerged that Alwyn attended one of Swift’s concerts the next day. It’s not difficult to do the math and work out that they were spending time together. Nonetheless, it’s amazing that a giant cactus can leave such a cryptic message, but that’s the internet for you.

Big Smile

Here’s a picture of the former couple walking around New York mid-day. They took a brisk stroll with security around them as they enjoyed the Big Apple. Allegedly, Swift has a collection of wigs, hats, and sunglasses that she uses to disguise her appearance. But this time it’s easy to distinguish the pair.

Swift explained that she wanted a different approach to her relationship with Alwyn. “We decided together we wanted our relationship to be private,” Swift said (via Us Magazine). “Even though it was really horrible, I was happy. But I wasn’t happy in the way I was trained to be happy. It was happiness without anyone else’s input. We were just happy.”

Date Night

This 2018 photo captured the pair holding hands in London on a quiet night out. They keep their heads down and avoid talking to the media because they want to enjoy the moment. Taylor Swift wore a green Free People maxi dress, while her ex-boyfriend opted for a blue top and gray jeans. They had dinner at the Hawksmoor Steak House in Covent Garden.

This was during the middle of Swift’s Reputation World Tour. She enjoyed a rare night off with her beloved partner because touring is very stressful. There was no sign of any problems at this point in their relationship. However, Taylor Swift and Alwyn’s recent breakup suggests there were issues behind the scenes (via Insider).

Beach Body

The pop icon famously hates showing off her belly button in public but she made an exception on vacation. This photo was from the same vacation to Turks and Caicos in 2018. Taylor Swift wore a Solid & Striped blue and white bikini as she flaunted her curves on the beach. Meanwhile, Alwyn opted for a pair of dark trunks as he revealed his lean frame.

Swift follows an intense fitness regime and showed the results here with a fabulous body. Her newest ex clutched a cold beer as he enjoys some downtime in the sun. There’s no hint that they would break up. However, these decisions can happen in a flash (via The Sun).

Lunch Date

Here’s another picture of Alwyn and Swift walking around New York. It’s again a reminder that their unexpected breakup shocked fans because they had a long relationship. The duo went for lunch with Alwyn’s brothers on this day and bonded with each other’s families. Many of her fans thought that she would settle down with her actor love.

But the real world isn’t a love story and people have many complications in their lives. It’s easy to speculate about what went wrong but we ultimately don’t know. Perhaps Alwyn couldn’t handle the endless attention that follows Swift. Maybe their schedules kept them apart for too long. Let’s hope they heal and find the people they deserve (via Elle).

Singing in the Rain

This 2019 photo shows the happy couple in the rain. The pop princess is openly laughing and appears to be full of joy next to her boyfriend. That’s why Swift and Alwyn splitting up break-up is a major shock because nobody saw it coming. Everybody assumed that they would marry, have children and potentially divorce down the line.

Instead, Swift is turning into the pop version of Jennifer Aniston. She’s a very powerful woman in the industry who doesn’t need a man. But it’s amazing how unlucky her dating record is. Swift spent six years of her prime with Alwyn and may have regrets that she didn’t meet somebody else (via Radar Online).

Lockdown Love

Every self-respecting Swift fan knows that the pop superstar loves her cats more than life. That’s why they immediately sat up and took notice when Alywn posted this image on Instagram. He shared it in 2020 during the height of the global health crisis. We can see the cat on one side of the image and it confirmed that he was staying with Swift.

Swift’s recent breakup rocked her fanbase because they thought the unassuming Alywn was the perfect match. They took her six-year relationship for granted and never expected it to end. However, life brought them in different directions and they’re already moving on to other projects (via Capital FM).