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Joe Alwyn discussed his perspective on moving beyond the relationship with Taylor Swift after their six year long partnership ended in early 2023. In a new interview with The Guardian published Sunday January 5 Alwyn shared he views the public's interest as outside his personal experience.
The Guardian's recent article on Alwyn suggested the actor wants to move on which he agreed to while stating that he in fact has already. Joe Alwyn expressed this situation is something 'for other people to do' clarifying that their break up from early 2023 is something from the past for him personally. The actor in Brutalist said that the events regarding Swift and him is now ‘a while ago’ showing his perspective is that public speculation is now irrelevant to his personal narrative going into year 2025.
Alwyn's debut with 2016’s Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk changed much of the trajectory in his life when Ang Lee hired the British actor. After the movie premiered Joe Alwyn met Taylor Swift which began their six and half year relationship which has become major interest of discussion. Alwyn clarified in the Guardian Interview he does not feel he can control all narratives and has tried his best to ignore the noise and he focuses instead on family, friends and his current film career.
Alwyn clarified his intent is to maintain his autonomy against all forms of public scrutiny which has caused some major discussion on the internet. He states that allowing external noise to control decisions leads to a problematic position causing major challenges in career and personal decisions and feelings. Joe Alwyn states his strategy is using his close personal connections to his family and friends which keep him rooted in the real world despite external pressures from public narrative . Alwyn's position can be viewed by people who feel he is right for his desire for peace in both his personal and professional life.
Alwyn reported a personal optimistic viewpoint moving into year 2025 after numerous media scrutiny over his love life and movie career. Alwyn explained that in The Guardian interview that he is ‘lucky to be in a good place’ indicating both his state of mind with current circumstances regarding future roles. He does not often delve into personal history instead is trying to focus primarily on present projects such as “The Brutalist” that has received high praise from critics. This attitude shows Alwyn's mindset focused on new horizons for 2025 instead of dwelling in the past.
Alwyn described his previous relationship as ‘long loving’ in an interview with The Sunday Times Style which occurred a year after his separation from Taylor Swift. The actor expressed understanding for struggles following ‘long loving’ relationships spanning six and half years demonstrating a willingness to engage past feelings. People Magazine first published news regarding the Swift and Alwyn breakup occurring around the time Swift began her Eras Tour in April 2023. Multiple reports during that time had sources confirming “differences in personalities” creating conflict that contributed to the split between the actors.
The movie "The Brutalist" that stars Alwyn has now gained the spotlight with predictions by many to be in consideration for nominations for 2025 Academy Awards after receiving comparisons to Citizen Kane and Daniel Day Lewis’ "There Will Be Blood". "The Brutalist" stars Adrien Brody with a story set over three and a half hours of showtime with focus on many political themes such as capitalism and antisemitism with period architecture influence. "The Brutalist" shot in unique film method known as VistaVision from 1961 giving unique look and artistic direction with hopes for winning awards. This adds additional focus for actor Alwyn as audiences become increasingly interested to what direction his future career might be moving. The "Brutalist" also was in consideration for The Golden Globes and was featured at the Venice Film festival winning The Silver Lion for best direction given to Brady Corbet
Alwyn admits in a central London hotel coffee chat that he actually expected The Brutalist to become a project that many may not watch while mentioning the low 10 million budget plus director Brady Corbet's relatively unknown reputation within Hollywood industry standards. Joe Alwyn noted the film’s many attributes in terms of length content and artistic goals may not translate to mainstream popularity despite believing the project was going to be of quality. Alwyn continued stating that the production's focus on fictional Bauhaus architect and story details that might be not for large scale release.
Alwyn continued that he likes working on smaller interesting projects where he seeks unique professional collaboration experiences which demonstrates his professional goal focus over public opinion. Joe Alwyn worked alongside director Brady Corbet on a movie that does not feel akin to another huge hit such as Oppenheimer instead shows his interests lie elsewhere with art house or independent style films over mainstream choices. Alwyn noted that even despite initial production skepticism that it will become successful among all those who appreciate fine films.
Joe Alwyn has been known for choosing more subdued roles that give great slow build performances. Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk cast Joe Alwyn in a way that defined some early performances with Ang Lee identifying him from a drama school background showcasing a sensitive actor in many scenes despite playing a decorated military soldier. Alwyn then demonstrated similar acting style while portraying Nick the depressed actor in the BBC series Conversations with Friends further cementing his acting prowess . These varied role portrayals allowed Joe Alwyn to gain recognition for unique approach to acting outside standard commercial fare while showing his interest in deeper characters that have real internal struggles that allow his skills to take center stage as it occurs on film.
Alwyn has actively pursued projects that showcase specific talents outside standard romantic roles often working with specific directors who prefer more unique material versus mainstream opportunities demonstrating his career trajectory and priorities . He has opted for characters that are challenging over obvious commercial appeal while choosing directors known for specific styles like Yorgos Lanthimos Joanna Hogg Claire Denis and Chloé Zhao . Joe Alwyn made several cameo appearances in support roles in movies alongside Emma Stone Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie all while demonstrating his acting and range of ability.
During the Covid 19 lockdown period in 2020 Alwyn worked with Taylor Swift resulting in collaborations that led to albums such as Folklore plus its following release Evermore with Alwyn receiving song credits on each project under pseudonym William Bowery. The collaboration on "Exile" happened because Taylor overheard him playing piano during a jam session then collaborating to create an amazing track that showcases their teamwork and dedication together for production and a Grammy was presented as reward to all involved. Alwyn credits lockdown for inspiring their creativity further showcasing their close collaboration. These works received widespread popularity. The songs demonstrated new creative abilities that could lead to a variety of other new roles in entertainment fields.
Alwyn has reiterated during the recent interviews that he wishes for public to understand that relationship with Swift has ended which he stated multiple times while also demonstrating that he views public speculation as simply that - a public narrative with little significance on his personal life. Joe Alwyn used the phrase "It's a while ago" in his public statements making it very clear that those experiences are something of the past demonstrating a want to move on. Joe Alwyn states again during his most recent interviews regarding their relationship and it was something other people needed to deal with and has zero influence on his current life decisions or views.
Joe Alwyn looks forward to 2025 projects such as Hamnet with director Chloe Zhao working alongside Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley while working in other production of Hamlet showcasing his interest for more intense and historical based acting opportunities . He has stated that upcoming projects resonate because he admires the creative personnel involved along with each scripts ability to stop him in his tracks. Joe Alwyn explains that his future looks positive as well as providing professional growth through collaborations. Joe Alwyn wants to re create childlike excitement during film production with his role interpretations that he uses as a coping mechanism for professional life to focus on artful productions and interpretations.
Joe Alwyn feels his past relationships are not any longer significant element of his current journey. Joe Alwyn states his desire to return back to a time in his life before intense public scrutiny while engaging creative projects as way to cope for his passion for performing his character roles.
This new interview released January 5 has stirred up large debates on privacy for public figures along with scrutiny many public figures face with their professional careers and personal histories by general audiences and entertainment industry professionals alike