#16: Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn

Duration of Relationship: 6 years (2016–2023)

Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn’s breakup in 2023 marked the end of their six-year relationship, which had been notably private compared to Swift’s past romances. The couple, who had managed to keep much of their love life away from the public eye, were rumored to have grown apart due to their increasingly different lifestyles.

Swift’s global fame and demanding career reportedly clashed with Alwyn’s preference for a more low-key existence. While neither addressed the breakup directly, sources close to the pair described it as amicable. Their relationship had inspired much of Swift’s music during that period, adding a bittersweet note to their split.