Taylor Swift’s love life has always been nearly as captivating to fans as her music itself. Over the years, she’s experienced whirlwind romances, headline-making breakups, and relationships that inspired some of her most memorable songs. Each chapter in her personal journey has added depth to her story. Now happily engaged to NFL star Travis Kelce, Swift’s path through love has been marked by unforgettable moments, chart-topping hits, and a few dramatic twists along the way. From Joe Jonas to Joe Alwyn, Harry Styles to Kelce, and beyond, here’s a look back at the relationships that have shaped her journey.
Travis Kelce
In July 2023, Travis Kelce shared on his podcast that he had tried to slip Taylor Swift his number on a friendship bracelet during her Eras Tour. Just a few weeks later, she was seen in the stands cheering for his team—right alongside his mom.By December, Taylor Swift confirmed to Time that Kelce’s podcast story was in fact how the two first connected. They started dating shortly after and chose to keep their relationship private in the beginning. So, when she was spotted at his game, they were already a couple—it wasn’t a first date. Fast forward to today, and the pair are happily engaged.See More: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are ENGAGED: Couple jointly announces happy news in a series of pictures ahead of ‘The Life of a Showgirl’s release
Joe Alwyn
Taylor Swift’s song ‘London Boy’ was inspired by actor Joe Alwyn, her partner of more than six years. During their time together, he reportedly served as a muse for several of her albums, including Evermore, Folklore, and Reputation. The relationship came to an end in April 2023, with sources noting that it had simply run its course.In June 2024, Joe Alwyn shared with The Sunday Times Style that his split from Taylor Swift had been both mutual and private. He noted that it had taken place over a year earlier and added that he’s now in a good place, both personally and professionally.
Matty Healy
Following her split from Joe Alwyn, Taylor Swift was briefly linked to Matty Healy of The 1975. The two were spotted together on multiple dinner outings in New York, and Healy was even seen attending her Eras Tour shows, often alongside Gigi Hadid.According to a report from Entertainment Tonight, Taylor Swift and Matty Healy were introduced by their mutual friend Jack Antonoff and quickly grew fond of each other. Still, the romance didn’t last long. By June 4, 2023, it was reported that the two had gone their separate ways after realizing they weren’t truly compatible.
Tom Hiddleston
Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston’s relationship grabbed major headlines when the two were photographed sharing plenty of PDA. Hiddleston even drew attention by sporting an “I ❤️ TS” tank top at her Fourth of July party in Rhode Island.However, their relationship ended just a few months later. Fans believe Swift’s song Getaway Car from Reputation was inspired by Hiddleston, with lyrics hinting that he helped her move on from her previous relationship with Calvin Harris.
Calvin Harris
In 2015, Ellie Goulding introduced Taylor Swift to Calvin Harris at the Billboard Music Awards, and their romance took off soon after. The two often shared affectionate Instagram posts, many captured at Swift’s Rhode Island home. However, by May 2016, the couple had split. Following their breakup, Harris released cryptic lyrics that many believed were directed at Swift.
Harry Styles
Taylor Swift’s short-lived romance with One Direction’s Harry Styles was one of her most publicized relationships. The pair were first seen together strolling through Central Park and later rang in the New Year with a kiss in Times Square. Just a few months later, however, they called it quits. Many fans believe her songs Out of the Woods and Style were inspired by their relationship.
Jake Gyllenhaal
Taylor Swift’s album Red is widely believed to have been inspired by her short-lived romance with Jake Gyllenhaal, which drew attention for their nine-year age gap—he was 29 and she was 20. That very gap is thought to have influenced her hit All Too Well and its short film adaptation.
John Mayer
Taylor Swift’s track Dear John is widely believed to reflect her short-lived relationship with John Mayer, with its lyrics touching on their age difference and her sense of having been misled. Mayer later admitted in an interview with Rolling Stone that the song left him feeling humiliated, saying he was blindsided by it and even went so far as to call it cheap songwriting.
Taylor Lautner
In 2009, Taylor Swift began dating actor Taylor Lautner after the two met while filming Valentine’s Day. Their romance was short-lived, ending that December, and her 2010 song Back to December is widely believed to be about him. When asked about it years later in 2016, Lautner simply said, “That’s what she does.” Any lingering tension appeared to be gone by 2023, when he joined Swift on stage during one of her Eras Tour performances.
Joe Jonas
Taylor Swift’s first major public relationship was with Joe Jonas, which lasted just four months before he famously broke things off with her over the phone. In a 2008 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Swift remarked that she knew the right person would come along someday—and that she wouldn’t even remember the boy who ended things with her in a 25-second call.Fans believe that Taylor Swift’s song Forever and Always was written about Joe Jonas. In true Swift fashion, though, she eventually showed grace. In 2023, she made headlines for supporting his then-estranged wife Sophie Turner, offering her a place to stay in New York and even taking her out for Cosmopolitans.