
So, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce just dropped the bombshell of the year with their engagement announcement, and all eyes are on Joe Alwyn, Tay’s ex of six years. Word on the SoCal streets - or at least according to sources spilling to the Daily Mail - is that Joe’s not exactly blowing up her phone with congrats. In fact, he’s staying quieter than a Malibu beach at sunrise.
The insider vibe? Joe, 34, is genuinely wishing Taylor all the happiness in the world, hoping she’s thriving with her NFL star fiancé. But don’t expect a heartfelt DM or a nostalgic call - he’s not thinking about her on the regular anymore and feels like reaching out just isn’t necessary. ‘She probably wouldn’t wanna hear from me anyway,’ the source hinted about his mindset.
This whole sitch feels like classic LA ex-drama - keep it low-key and move on. Joe and Taylor split in April 2023 after a romance that was more private than a hidden speakeasy in Downtown LA. They rarely stepped out together, keeping their love out of the Hollywood spotlight, so his silence now tracks with that vibe.
Meanwhile, Taylor and Travis are serving major couple goals with their engagement reveal earlier this month. The duo shared swoon-worthy snaps from an intimate photoshoot at Kelce’s Missouri pad, captioned with the cutest nod ever: ‘Your English teacher and gym teacher are getting married.’ Talk about a power couple straight outta a rom-com!
Travis popped the question in a dreamy garden setting at his Missouri home, sliding a vintage-inspired diamond ring worth an estimated $550,000 onto Taylor’s finger. Their romance kicked off in summer 2023, going public with a splashy debut at Arrowhead Stadium. It all started when Kelce shouted out his crush on Swift during his ‘New Heights’ podcast, and soon after, she was cheering him on at NFL games like a true fan.
‘I’m just happy for her, but I’m focused on my own path now - no need to look back,’ a source close to Joe Alwyn shared, reflecting his laid-back take on the engagement news.
While Taylor’s living her fairytale, Joe’s grinding hard on his acting career, keeping his focus tighter than traffic on the 405 during rush hour. Fresh off roles in heavy-hitters like ‘The Brutalist’ and Yorgos Lanthimos’s ‘Kinds of Kindness,’ he’s also gearing up for his stage debut as Heath in ‘The Lady from the Sea’ at London’s Bridge Theatre. This man’s got no time for ex-drama with a schedule like that!
Looking ahead, Joe’s slate is packed with projects that scream Hollywood cred - think Aneil Karia’s ‘Hamlet,’ Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ biopic, and Sam Esmail’s thriller ‘Panic Carefully.’ In a 2024 chat with The Sunday Times Style, he kept it real about his past with Taylor, saying he’s all about privacy and isn’t looking to turn their history into tabloid fodder. ‘I feel really good about where I’m at, personally and professionally,’ he noted, sounding like he’s truly moved on.
Let’s not forget, Joe and Taylor had some creative magic back in the day - he even co-wrote tracks like ‘Betty’ and ‘Exile’ on her ‘Folklore’ album under the pseudonym William Bowery. But according to the Daily Mail source, both have closed that chapter for good. Joe’s not just ‘Taylor’s ex’ anymore - he’s carving out his own spotlight.
While Taylor and Travis are planning their future (can we get an invite to that wedding, please?), Joe’s keeping his eyes on the prize - his career and his peace. It’s the kind of mature, no-drama move you’d expect from someone who’s been through the Hollywood relationship wringer. Here’s to new beginnings for all three, with a little West Coast sunshine to light the way!