Some Swifties claimed that Joe riding a scooter was a loaded jibe at his famous ex, because her nemesis is Scooter Braun.
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Earlier this month it was revealed that Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn had ended their relationship after more than six years together.
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The pop superstar first met the up-and-coming British actor in 2016, with People reporting that their split happened a “few weeks ago.”
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Taylor’s fans were devastated by the news, not least because she had chronicled much of their romance in her music over the years — including her fear that one day Joe would leave her.
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But sources have insisted that the breakup was amicable and “not dramatic,” with one insider saying of Taylor: “They are friendly. She doesn’t have anything bad to say about Joe.”
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And during the star’s Eras Tour concert in Florida on Saturday, Taylor appeared to offer fans her reassurance as she gave a subtle thumbs up to someone in the crowd who was holding up a sign that read: “You OK?”
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While Taylor has been continuing with her sold-out stadium tour amid news of her split breaking, Joe has been keeping an incredibly low profile.
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This is characteristic of Joe, who always maintained his privacy throughout his and Taylor’s high-profile relationship.
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Instead, Joe is focusing on his work and is currently filming for Brady Corbet’s upcoming movie The Brutalist, which also stars the likes of Adrien Brody, Guy Pearce, and Felicity Jones.
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But another of his costars, Emma Laird, has now experienced the dark side of being associated with one of Taylor’s exes after she came under attack from the star’s fans because she posted a photo dump to Instagram that included a picture of Joe.
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The Scottish actor shared the nine-image carousel to her profile on Tuesday and was forced to switch off comments after she was subjected to vicious trolling.
The post was shared with the caption “Moments in March❤️🎥” and included several of the stars that she has been working with on The Brutalist.
Alongside solo photos of herself, one image shows Emma posing alongside Adrien and Brady. Another photo is of the actor Alessandro Nivola on his own.
But the one picture that Swifties zoned in is of Joe holding onto a scooter. Emma had previously posed with the same scooters in January.
Within hours of Emma sharing this post, it was inundated with nasty comments that referenced Joe’s split from Taylor.
While Emma made no suggestion that she and Joe are romantically involved, the cruel trolls accused her of coming between his and Taylor’s relationship.
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One comment read: “Lady I hope youre not proud for being the other woman to a boring poor man.” Someone else added: “Damn he didn’t even wait for the grave to settle.”
Another wrote: “What hypocrisy @joe.alwyn forbade Taylor to appear in the media, out of envy. And now it’s their landing in a photo. I’m glad you’re not with her anymore. You were terrible for her. You poor unemployed.”
“Read the room omg Swifties are coming for you,” one more said.
Emma then turned off the comments on this post, but her other, unrelated photos were flooded with similar abuse.
“There’s no way she didn’t know what she was doing,” one person claimed. Others quoted Taylor’s 2010 song “Better Than Revenge,” which is about her vowing vengeance on the woman that a romantic partner left her for.
The song has been widely criticized for slut-shaming over the years thanks to its chorus, where Taylor sings: “She's not a saint and she's not what you think / She's an actress / She's better known for the things that she does / On the mattress.”
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In addition to targeting Emma in her Instagram comments, some Swifties fanned the flames over on TikTok where they made videos about her picture of Joe.
One TikTok of a fan lip-synching to “Better Than Revenge” racked up over 700,000 views in less than 12 hours and sparked more criticism of Emma and Joe in the comment section.
Emma was accused of purposefully posting the photo to stir the pot, and both she and Joe were targeted for everything from their looks to their celebrity status.
Some claimed that Emma posting a photo of Joe with a scooter was a loaded decision in reference to Taylor’s song about Joe called “London Boy,” which opens with a reference to riding on a scooter. Others even accused it of being a pointed reference to Taylor’s nemesis, Scooter Braun.
Amid all of the trolling that Emma and Joe have faced from Taylor’s fans, other Swifties have leaped to their defense and pleaded with the critics to not cause unnecessary drama.
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It has been pointed out that the photo of Joe was just one of nine pictures that Emma shared in total, and she was clearly just documenting her experience filming The Brutalist.
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“they’re just costars, taylor would hate the energy we’re giving them today 🙄,” one person wrote. Another commented on one of Emma’s targeted Instagram posts: “Dear Swifties, - GET A FUCKING LIFE. Leave this woman alone. You’re giving us a bad reputation. Taylor would be embarrassed if she saw your comments.”
“Certain Swifties are going out of their way to prove Joe's point about privacy,” one person wrote. Another echoed: “This is why Joe wanted privacy. Even his costars need to turn their comments off. If you comment this stuff on SM, you're not a Taylor Swift fan, you're just an embarrassment.”
Others highlighted the issue with fans blaming Emma for Taylor and Joe’s split. Someone pointed out: “they will defend Taylor and scream ‘misogyny!’ any time anyone ever makes any type of critical comment about her, but will happily and aggressively harass a woman on social media for posting a photo of a costar.”
“This is sexist and gross behavior full stop,” one more wrote. “Taylor herself has commented on how it's such flawed and outdated thinking to blame ‘the other woman’ (especially when there's literally no evidence that she even is one) so I don't know who they think they're defending.”
Emma has posted to her Instagram story since sharing the photo of Joe, but has not publicly acknowledged the backlash. Joe and Taylor have also not commented on the situation.
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- Taylor Swift
- Joe Alwyn
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FAQs
How old is Joe Alwyn? ›
How tall is Joe Alwyn? › How many people have Taylor Swift dated? ›Taylor Swift's Boyfriend Timeline: 12 Relationships & Their Songs.
How did Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn meet? ›How Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn Met. Taylor and Joe allegedly first met in 2016 at the MET Gala, and she even sang about their meeting in her track 'Dress' from her 'Reputation' album. “Flashback to when you met me, your buzzed cut and my hair bleached,” seems to refer to their respective looks on that very evening.
Is Joe Alwyn a millionaire? ›Joe Alwyn's net worth is estimated to be around $4 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Joe's first job ever was at a yogurt shop in England. “I did have this one job in London,” he said in a January 2020 interview with Red.
What happened between Tom Hiddleston and Taylor? ›She tried to be OK with it in the beginning but fears he is in love with the idea of her and not falling in love with her for the right reasons." However, Taylor wasn't happy with Tom's desire to make their relationship so public and they ended up breaking up in August 2016.
Why is Joe Alwyn so private? ›"It's not really [because I] want to be guarded and private, it's more a response to something else," Alwyn told the outlet. "We live in a culture that is so increasingly intrusive … the more you give — and frankly, even if you don't give it — something will be taken," he said.
Who is Taylor's longest relationship? ›Taylor Swift is currently dating English actor Joe Alwyn, beginning in November of 2016, and has been Taylor's longest relationship as of December 2022.
What was Taylor's shortest relationship? ›Lucas Till (2009)
Taylor and Hollywood heartthrob Lucas Till dated for only a matter of months in 2009, after Lucas played the next-door neighbour in Taylor's "You Belong With Me" music video. Lucas later spoke out about the two's brief attempt at dating, stating that at the end of the day, they were better as friends.
- JOE JONAS: JULY 2008 TO OCTOBER 2008.
- LUCAS TILL: MARCH 2009 TO APRIL 2009.
- TAYLOR LAUTNER: FALL 2009.
- JOHN MAYER: DECEMBER 2009 TO FEBRUARY 2010.
- JAKE GYLLENHAAL: OCTOBER 2010 TO JANUARY 2011.
- CONNOR KENNEDY: JULY 2012 TO OCTOBER 2012.
- HARRY STYLES: NOVEMBER 2012 TO JANUARY 2013.
- CALVIN HARRIS: FEBRUARY 2015 TO MAY 2016.
Who did Taylor Swift date at 23 years old? ›
2012: Taylor Got Romantic With Conor Kennedy
Taylor dated the 18-year-old for several months in 2012 (she was 23 at the time), and clearly she won over his famous family. Conor's grandmother Ethel Kennedy later told People that Taylor “is just spectacular.
1), “Look What You Made Me Do” and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” (three weeks each at the top) and “All Too Well (Taylor's Version),” “Willow,” “Cardigan” and “Bad Blood” (each enjoying a single week at No. 1). Some of the songs that would be considered Swift's most iconic numbers stalled short of No.
What was Taylor Swift's longest relationship before Joe? ›- Taylor Swift and Connor Kennedy - 2012. ...
- Taylor Swift and Harry Styles - 2012 - 2013. ...
- Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris 2015 - 2016. ...
- Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston - 2016. ...
- Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn - 2017.
Mike Marsland/Getty; Steve Granitz/WireImage. In May 2017, The Sun reported that Swift and Alwyn (who were 27 and 26 years old, respectively, at the time) were in a relationship. A source also told the outlet that the couple had been secretly dating for months prior.
Who did Taylor Swift hook up with? ›Following her three-month fling with Hiddleston, Swift's relationship with Joe Alwyn was made public in 2017. A source told Us in 2020 just how serious the pair were, revealing that they had “talked about their future and marriage.” However, Us confirmed their breakup in April 2023.
How much does Taylor Swift make per concert? ›How much does Taylor Swift make per show? Swift reportedly makes an estimated $9 million per concert, but that sum is likely spread amongst Swift, her team, promoters, venues and touring production expenses.
What did Taylor Swift's dad do to her? › How much does Taylor make in a day? ›Taylor Swift reportedly makes a million dollars a day.
Are Tom Hiddleston and Taylor Swift still friends? ›“Yes, yes we are.” the British thespian told the magazine when asked if the duo was amicable. And just like that, we can sleep easy once again. More like this: King Charles and Queen Camilla champion British fashion in new royal portraits.
What song did Taylor wrote about Tom Hiddleston? ›In “Midnight Rain,” Swift sings lines like “He wanted a bride, I was making my own name.” Hiddleston went on to get engaged to fellow actor Zawe Ashton.
How old was Taylor when she dated Tom Hiddleston? ›
Kanye West releases the video for Famous: the song in which he raps about sleeping with Taylor Swift. The video features a waxwork of Taylor and a whole host of other celebs. We like to think Tom, 35, was a shoulder to cry on for 26-year-old Taylor.
Why can t Taylor own her music? ›Why doesn't Swift own her masters? The majority of Swift's work was released under a deal she signed with Big Machine Records when she was 15, which gave the record label ownership of her masters.
Who owns Taylor's music now? ›By re-recording, Swift is technically covering her own songs as new recordings, resulting in new masters she fully owns, enabling her to control the licensing of her songs for commercial use, known as synchronization, by evading the owners of the older masters and subsequently devaluing them.
Who was Taylor's first kiss? ›She might be dating Tom Hiddleston but Swift's first kiss was with her first boyfriend at the age of 15. She told Tiger Beat: 'I was one of the last of my friends to ever kiss a guy. It wasn't a bad kiss. I think it was cute.
Why did Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss end their friendship? ›But an insider told The Post that Swift was “furious” when Kloss invited friends over to the home without first getting approval. Although both camps deny this happened, a source admits that the two had a tiff that turned into “something crazy.”
Are Taylor and Gigi friends? ›Now, Swifties have noticed that Gigi Hadid proved she is Swift's true friend with her Instagram activity. Hadid unfollowed Joe Alwyn post his break-up. It seems his split from Tay has only brought Joe countless IG notifications. For the unversed, Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn reportedly met at the Met Gala in 2016.
How old was Taylor when she dated Harry Styles? ›Harry and Taylor dated for over a year, when he was 18 and she was 22. Their relationship and eventual separation apparently inspired songs from both singers. Taylor's Ready For It is reportedly about Harry, while many say his Two Ghosts is about her.
How old were Jake Gyllenhaal and Taylor Swift when they dated? ›(Although, the evidence does add up…) Jokes and memes about a Gyllenhaal reckoning flood the internet alongside think pieces debating at what point an age gap is inappropriate. (Swift was 20 when they dated; he was 29.) The whereabouts of a certain scarf start trending.
Why did Taylor and Joe split? ›"It was more of Taylor's decision to break up, but both of them realized that they weren't completely right for one another. They had been together for such a long time and were spending so much time together, but their personalities were just too different. Joe is more introverted, shy, and quiet."
How long did Harry Styles date Taylor Swift? ›Swift and Styles dated in late 2012 for a couple months; they broke up in early 2013. A source spoke to Entertainment Tonight yesterday about what the state of affairs between Styles and Swift is like now.
Who did Taylor Swift date at 19 years old? ›
John Mayer (2009 - 2010)
In "Dear John," Swift points to a couple's age gap, which matches up with their relationship: She was 19 when she dated Mayer, who was 32.
Additionally, Taylor dated Taylor Lautner when he was 17 and she was 20, and she dated Harry Styles when she was 23 and he was 18. So it turns out that, yes, Taylor did date a 17-year-old, although she was only 20 at the time and the relationship didn't last very long.
Who was Taylor Swift's first lover? ›Joe Jonas. Joe was Taylor's first famous boyfriend, and he left a big scar on her heart.
What is Taylor Swift's most listened song? ›- Blank Space [1989] – 1,706,000.
- I Don't Wanna Live Forever [Orphan] – 1,678,000.
- Shake It Off [1989] – 1,610,000.
- Love Story [Fearless] – 1,528,000.
- Look What You Made Me Do [Reputation] – 1,185,000.
- Wildest Dreams [1989] – 1,177,000.
- You Belong with Me [Fearless] – 1,091,000.
| POS | TITLE | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHAKE IT OFF | 2014 |
| 2 | LOVE STORY | 2009 |
| 3 | BLANK SPACE | 2014 |
| 4 | I KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE | 2012 |
John Mayer (2009 - 2010)
In "Dear John," Swift points to a couple's age gap, which matches up with their relationship: She was 19 when she dated Mayer, who was 32.
- JOE JONAS: JULY 2008 TO OCTOBER 2008.
- LUCAS TILL: MARCH 2009 TO APRIL 2009.
- TAYLOR LAUTNER: FALL 2009.
- JOHN MAYER: DECEMBER 2009 TO FEBRUARY 2010.
- JAKE GYLLENHAAL: OCTOBER 2010 TO JANUARY 2011.
- CONNOR KENNEDY: JULY 2012 TO OCTOBER 2012.
- HARRY STYLES: NOVEMBER 2012 TO JANUARY 2013.
- CALVIN HARRIS: FEBRUARY 2015 TO MAY 2016.
Swift, 33, and Styles, 29, briefly dated from 2013-2014. On Sunday, Swift and Styles put their post-romance relationship on display at the 2023 GRAMMY Awards. During the evening, Swift showed her support by getting out of her seat and dancing during Styles' performance of his hit, "As It Was."
Who did Taylor Swift date at age 20? ›(Taylor was 20 going on 21 when she dated Jake, who was 29 going on 30.) “And I was never good at tellin' jokes, but the punch line goes / 'I'll get older, but your lovers stay my age'” Swift sings in “All Too Well (10-Minute Version).”
Who did Taylor Swift date before Harry Styles? ›From Joe Jonas to Harry Styles to her recent ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn, Swift has had multiple partners over the years, some long-lasting and others fizzling out fast. He was hot and then he was cold. Swift and the Jonas Brothers frontman began dating in 2008.
Who was Taylor Swift's longest relationship with? ›
Taylor Swift is currently dating English actor Joe Alwyn, beginning in November of 2016, and has been Taylor's longest relationship as of December 2022.
How old was Tom Hiddleston when he dated Taylor Swift? ›Kanye West releases the video for Famous: the song in which he raps about sleeping with Taylor Swift. The video features a waxwork of Taylor and a whole host of other celebs. We like to think Tom, 35, was a shoulder to cry on for 26-year-old Taylor.
What song did Harry wrote about Taylor? ›"Two Ghosts"
While Harry hasn't released as many songs allegedly inspired by his romance with Taylor, this track off his 2017 self-titled debut solo album is the most clear reference to it and is basically a counter-argument to "Style." Just read this lyrics: "Same lips red, same eyes blue.
12 Harry Styles Was Only 18 Years Old When They Dated
While Taylor was in her 20s during her time with Harry, it may shock some fans to know that Harry was only 18 years old! However, the couple allegedly met for the first time after Harry's birthday, so he technically never knew the singer while he was underage.