Joe Alwyn has finally broken his silence on Taylor Swift 's latest album, which fans speculate is peppered with nods to their past relationship. The 33-year-old British actor, famed for his roles in acclaimed period pieces like The Favourite and Mary Queen Of Scots, was romantically linked with the pop superstar for a solid six years until their split in 2023. Alwyn, who secretly collaborated with Swift on her Grammy-winning eighth album Folklore under the alias William Bowery, finds himself at the centre of speculation once again as Swift's new record, The Tortured Poets Department, seems to allude to their shared history.
The album's fifth track, traditionally the spot for Swift's most heartfelt songs, is titled So Long, London. Its lyrics suggest wedding bells that never rang, with lines like "You swore that you loved, me but where were the clues, I died on the altar waiting for the proof" and express Swift's sorrow over leaving London, a city she claims to have adored. In a recent interview, Alwyn addresses Swiftie's fan theories regarding some of the tracks on the album - issuing a five-word statement regarding speculation The Black Dog is about him.
Confronted by the Sunday Times Style Magazine about the album , Alwyn offered a measured response: "In thinking on what I was going to say, I would think and hope that anyone and everyone can empathise...
This isn't a direct answer to your question, but just thinking about what I want to talk about...
" He continued, reflecti.
