The romance began in June 2016, shortly after Swift ended her 15-month relationship with DJ Calvin Harris. Swift and Hiddleston were quickly spotted together at public events and on holidays, looking close and relaxed. They even met each other’s parents, adding to speculation that the relationship was serious.
However, by September 2016, the couple had split. Reports at the time described it as an amicable breakup. Soon after, Swift went on to begin a long-term relationship with actor Joe Alwyn, which lasted seven years.
Rumors swirled about why Swift and Hiddleston broke up. Some reports suggested Swift ended things because Hiddleston enjoyed the spotlight too much. Other claims later said it was Hiddleston who called time on the relationship. Neither star directly confirmed the exact reason.
Their romance became global news, especially after Hiddleston was photographed at a Fourth of July party wearing a tank top reading “I ♥ T.S.” The moment, captured at a party hosted by Blake Lively, went viral and sparked intense online debate.
Hiddleston later addressed the moment in an interview with GQ. He described Swift as “generous,” “kind,” and “amazing,” and insisted the relationship was real. He explained the tank top was meant as a joke after he injured his back and needed something to wear in the sun.
“I was surprised it got so much attention,” he said, adding that the shirt became a symbol of something much bigger than it was meant to be. He also stressed there was no bad blood between them, saying Swift was “incredible.”
Fans have long believed Swift referenced the short romance in several songs from her Reputation era, including “Getaway Car,” “Gorgeous,” and “Cruel Summer,” though Swift has never confirmed this.
Since then, Swift has had other high-profile relationships, including with actor Taylor Lautner. She is now engaged to NFL star Travis Kelce after two years of dating.
Hiddleston, meanwhile, has moved on with actress Zawe Ashton, to whom he has been engaged since May 2022. The couple also share one child.
Today, Hiddleston returns to television as The Night Manager comes back with a new season on BBC One and iPlayer. The spy drama, first released in 2016, was originally planned as a one-off adaptation of a novel by John le Carré.
Due to its success, the series was later renewed for second and third seasons by the BBC and Amazon Prime Video. Hiddleston reprises his role as Jonathan Pine, a former British soldier turned hotel night manager who is drawn into a dangerous undercover mission involving international arms dealers.
The new season arrives nearly a decade after the original, making it a rare long-gap continuation in television.
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