Joe Alwyn disclosed that he endeavors to disregard the "noise" associated with his previous relationship with pop icon Taylor Swift and encourages fans to do likewise.
The actor discussed his six-year romance with the "Lover" singer, acknowledging that he never feared their relationship would eclipse his career.
"I have tried just to focus on controlling what I can control," Alwyn told The Guardian in an interview published Sunday. "And, right from the beginning, tried to focus on the things that are meaningful for me: friends, family, work, of course," he went on.
Aside from the external noise, Alwyn believes he has adopted a common strategy employed by many individuals in the public sphere, which is to simply disregard it.
He asserted that if you do not resist external influences, allowing them to impact you and your behavior, you are living from the outside in. Consequently, you are in a precarious situation.
The "Billy Lynn" actor stated that he possesses wonderful family and friends as well as authentic elements in his life that maintain his groundedness.
When inquired about his desire to distance himself from the discourse around his relationship with Swift, 35, Alwyn replied, that's a matter for others to address.
He stated that he is referring to an event that occurred some time ago in his life. That pertains to others and reflects his sentiments.
The "Lover" singer and Alwyn commenced their relationship in 2016 and ended it in April 2023, following Swift's initiation of her record-setting Eras Tour.
An insider informed Page Six that their separation wasn't dramatic and that their relationship had "[run] its course."
In June 2024, Alwyn addressed the challenges of his separation from the 14-time Grammy winner, acknowledging that he has come to terms with the speculated reasons for their breakup.
The "Harriet" star expressed to the Times his desire for all individuals to empathize with and comprehend the challenges associated with the conclusion of a long-term, devoted relationship lasting over six and a half years.
Alwyn says that the uncommon and aberrant aspect of this circumstance is that, one week later, it has unexpectedly entered the public domain, allowing other parties to contribute their opinions.
He stated that, ultimately, there will always be a disparity between what is known and what is spoken. He has reconciled himself to that.
Swift has subsequently entered into a relationship with Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce.
The couple has been in a relationship since July 2023 and has not hesitated to maintain their romance away from public attention after they went public in September during a Chiefs match.
The "Cruel Summer" artist has disclosed her and the tight end's choice to publicly acknowledge their relationship in her December 2023 Time Person of the Year feature.
Swift stated that a public relationship signifies her witnessing him engage in his passions, their mutual support, the presence of others, and a lack of concern about external opinions.
She stated that the contrary necessitates an excessive exertion to ensure that no one is aware of your romantic involvement. They take pride in one another.
Business Times has reached out to Taylor Swift for comments.
