Taylor Swift is one of the most famous singers in the world. She has taken the globe by storm with her albums such as “1989,” “Speak Now,” and “Midnights.” She’s also captivated fans with songs like “Love Story,” “Blank Space,” “Shake It Off,” and many more. In addition, Swift has stolen the hearts of several celebrities throughout the years. She has an impressive resume of exes, whom she likes to write songs about. So, who has Taylor dated? Let’s look at her relationship history.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce began dating in September 2023
Taylor Swift began Travis Kelce in the fall of 2023, and fans went crazy. The singer and the NFL player were all that anyone was talking about. After Taylor was spotted cheering Travis on at a Kansas City Chiefs match it was game over. Fans were in love with the pairing, and couldn’t get enough of the duo.
The couple are still going strong, and fans are hoping that Swift and Kelce could be endgame after Taylor’s relationship history.
Joe Jonas was one of Taylor’s first high-profile relationships
Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas previously dated when they were young. The two were together for a few months in 2008. Joe, who is well known for his sibling band, The Jonas Brothers, went on to date other famous women, including marrying “Game of Thrones” star Sophie Turner.
The young romance didn’t last. However, Swift’s songs about Jonas certainly have. “Better Than Revenge,” “Last Kiss,” and “Mr. Perfectly Fine” are allegedly about the singer.
Taylor Swift & Taylor Lautner were a favorite among fans
Taylor Swift met “Twilight” star Taylor Lautner when they starred together in the movies “Valentine’s Day.” The duo soon began dating, and fans were wild over the duo. However, their relationship didn’t last long. They broke up a few months after starting up their romance in December of 2009. However, they have remained friends to this day.
In fact, Swift wrote the beautiful song “Back to December” about her split with Lautner. It wasn’t a revenge ballad. It was more of an apology for how she treated him during their time together.
Taylor had a fling with John Mayer in the early days of her career
As Taylor says in one of her songs, she has a long list of ex-lovers, and John Mayer is one of them. The two singers reportedly had a romantic connection in late 2009 and early 2010. During their relationship, Swift was still in the early days of her career. Meanwhile, Mayer was also hitting it big. However, he’s 13 years older.
Taylor Swift and John Mayer’s relationship didn’t last long. However, it did spark creativity from Taylor. She reportedly wrote the songs “Dear John,” “The Story of Us,” “Ours,” and other songs about her time with the “Your Body is a Wonderland” crooner.
Taylor Swift’s romance with Jake Gyllenhaal spawned a huge hit song
After dating John Mayer, Taylor moved on to another older man in actor Jake Gyllenhaal The couple dated from October 2010 until March 2011. The actor is also more than a decade older than the singer. However, she appeared to fall hard for him. Gyllenhaal is known for his roles in “Brokeback Mountain,” “Donnie Darko,” and “Spider-Man: Far From Home.”
After Swift and Gyllenhaal’s break up, the songs started pouring in about their relationship. Tunes such as “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” and “All Too Well” are said about to be about her time with the actor.
Taylor Swift dated Connor Kennedy in the summer of 2012
Taylor Swift stepped away from mainstream celebrities and took a shot on Connor Kennedy in July 2012. Kennedy is best known for being a member of the famous political Kennedy family. He is also a model and environmentalist. Like many of her other relationships, the romance didn’t last past a few months.
Swift reportedly wrote the songs “Everything Has Changed,” “Begin Again,” and “Red” about Kennedy.
Taylor Swift and Harry Styles seemed like a match made in music heaven
A few months after her split with Connor Kennedy, Taylor Swift began dating Harry Styles. The two appeared to be well suited for one another. Styles has hit it big with his boy band One Direction, and Swift was on top of the world with her own career. The duo ended up going their separate ways in early 2013, much to fans disappointment.
Some of Swift’s biggest hits were said to be written about Styles. Songs such as “I Knew You Were Trouble,” “Style,” “Out Of The Woods,” and “I Wish You Would” were allegedly inspired by Harry.
Taylor dated Calvin Harris for more than a year
Taylor Swift began dating DJ and producer Calvin Harris in March 2015. The couple worked on music together and were spotted out in public on several occasions. The two dated for more than a year before they split in May 2016.
The pair seemed to have a strong connection. However, Swift’s single “I Did Something Bad” is rumored to be about her romance with Harris.
Taylor Swift dated Marvel star Tom Hiddleston in 2016
After she moved on from Calvin Harris, Taylor Swift found love again with Marvel star Tom Hiddleston. The actor is best known for his portrayal of Loki in the “Thor” and “Avengers” films. The duo spent the summer of 2016 together and were a hit with the press and fans. However, when summer ended, so did the relationship.
After their split, Hiddleston spoke highly of Swift. “Taylor is an amazing woman. She’s generous and kind and lovely, and we had the best time. I only know the woman I met. She’s incredible,” he told GQ (via NME). Swifties believe that the song “Getaway Car” is about Taylor and Tom’s short-lived romance.
Taylor Swift spent nearly 7 years with Joe Alwyn
Taylor Swift and British actor Joe Alwyn began dating in September 2016. The couple were very private about their relationship, and were rarely seen in public together. After seven years together, many fans were shocked to learn that Taylor and Joe had split in April 2023. Many believed that Swift and Alwyn were headed for marriage. However, it wasn’t meant to be.
Of course, after seven years, Swift was bound to write plenty of music about her longtime love. “End Game,” “Delicate,” “Gorgeous,” “King of My Heart,” “Lover,” “I Think He Knows,” “Lavender Haze,” and many, many more are reportedly written about Alwyn. She later went on to have a very short fling with Matty Healy of The 1975.
Fans continue to root for Taylor Swift to find her soulmate, and will happily cheer her on as she searches for him.
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