Summary

  • Conor Kennedy made headlines after his split from Taylor Swift, with a $10 million net worth.
  • Conor has had romantic relationships since Swift, dating model Ava Dash and then singer Giulia Be.
  • Kennedy later made headlines for enlisting in the army to defend Ukraine, supported by his father.

Conor Kennedy might hail from one of the most prestigious political dynasties in the country, but that’s not the reason he found himself dominating the headlines for most of 2012. The now 29-year-old evoked widespread fascination for capturing the attention of Grammy-winning pop star Taylor Swift, who seemingly immortalized their love story in her music with the hit single, ‘Begin Again.’

However, as quickly as it started, their love flickered out, leaving fans wondering: what became of Conor Kennedy after his split from Taylor Swift? In this article, we’ll take a look at Conor’s life after his split from Taylor Swift, exploring his net worth, love life, and the surprising ways he’s continued to make headlines beyond his whirlwind affair with the "Blank Space" singer.

What Happened To Conor Kennedy After Breaking Up With Taylor Swift?

It’s been more than a decade since Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy’s whirlwind affair captured the public’s imagination. Since then, Taylor Swift has maintained her dominance in the music industry, rocking multiple outrageously successful world tours, dropping groundbreaking albums, and diving into lucrative business ventures. However, Conor’s post-Taylor life remains shrouded in mystery, with the now 29-year-old seemingly determined to keep his private life tightly under wraps.

Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriend Conor Kennedy
Conor Kennedy attending the Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards.
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Although a complete picture of the 29-year-old Kennedy heir’s life remains elusive, scattered breadcrumbs hint that his life has carried on undeterred. After graduating from Deerfield Academy, the swanky Massachusetts boarding school he’d been attending during his brief fling with Swift, Kennedy attended Georgetown Law, continuing his family’s long legacy of litigators.

  • Connor Kennedy is the son of U.S. Presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Kennedy has also racked up quite the fortune since his split from the 'Shake it Off' singer. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the now 29-year-old is worth an eye-watering $10 million. While it's anyone's guess how the Kennedy heir amassed his wealth, given the secrecy surrounding his life, J. Randy Taraborrelli’s 'The Kennedy Heirs: John, Caroline, and the New Generation', hints at a juicy backstory.

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According to Taraborrelli, Conor's fortune might have trickled down from a 1998 deal that saw the Kennedy family pocket a staggering $625 million from selling off their extensive real estate portfolio, which included coveted properties like the Chicago Merchandise Mart, the Apparel Center, the Washington Design Center, and the Washington Office Center.

The book reads:

“Conor Kennedy—Bobby Kennedy Jr.’s son—is worth at least $10 million, and he hasn’t done a thing to earn it other than to just hire the best accountants to invest what has trickled down to him from the Chicago sale.”

Has Conor Kennedy Dated Since Breaking Up With Taylor Swift?

Never one to stay single for long, Taylor Swift moved on quite swiftly after her split from Conor Kennedy. Barely a month after the breakup, the now 34-year-old had captured the attention of pop idol Harry Styles, whom she briefly dated before being linked to Calvin Harris, Tom Hiddleston, Joe Alwyn, Matty Healy, and Travis Kelce.

Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy
Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy strolling on the beach.
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As it turns out, Conor Kennedy has also had his fair share of romantic escapades since his split from Swift. In mid-2019, Conor began dating model and social media influencer Ava Dash, with whom he bonded during a weekend stay at a friend's house in the Hamptons.

"Normally there are so many other friends around, but since it was just them at the house I think they really got to connect,” an insider shared with People at the time. “After that weekend, they had flown back to L.A. together and have officially been dating for around seven months."

In February 2021, a source revealed to Entertainment Tonight that Dash and Kennedy were “pretty serious” and had “gone on trips together and done a lot of social outings with friends.”

Unfortunately, the two reportedly split in early 2022, with insiders claiming that the relationship had fizzled out after Conor left Los Angeles for Georgetown Law in Washington DC.

“It was really just because of the distance, the relationship just petered out.”

However, by early 2022, Conor had moved on yet again, this time with Brazilian singer Giulia Be, whom he was still dating as of the writing of this piece. Rumors that the two were an item started swirling after the singer a snapshot of herself and Conor smooching in the Bahamas on Instagram.

Conor Kennedy and his girlfriend
Conor Kennedy and his girlfriend, Giulia Be.
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Though the two have never publicly acknowledged their romance, an insider spilled the tea to Page Six in February 2022, confirming their relationship.

"Conor and Giulia have been seeing each other quietly, but they are officially a couple. She lives in Rio, but they have recently been spending time together in Malibu."

Conor Kennedy Has Continued To Make Headlines After His Split From Taylor Swift

From their widely controversial age gap, which sparked a never-ending social media debate over Swift purportedly grooming the 17-year-old Kennedy heir, to their abrupt split, which Swift curiously declined to address in interviews, Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy were constantly embroiled in headline-blurring controversies throughout their relationship. Though Conor has certainly kept a low profile since his split from Swift, he hasn’t strayed too far from the headlines.

Conor Kennedy
Conor Kennedy sailing with his family.
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In February 2016, the Kennedy heir made headlines after he was arrested following an early-morning altercation at an Aspen bar. Speaking to the Aspen Times in the wake of the incident, Robert F. Kennedy defended his son’s actions, claiming that Conor had been rightfully defending a gay friend who had been called a homophobic slur.

“Conor has always reacted against bullying,” Robert Kennedy Jr. shared with the newspaper. “I’m happy he stood up for his friend.”

Conor Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Conor Kennedy and his father, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Months later, Conor was charged with disorderly conduct in an Aspen court and, in exchange for a guilty plea, was granted a six-month deferred sentence. He was also ordered to write a letter of apology to the victim in the case and pay $535 in fines and court fees.

Conor made headlines again in 2022 when he revealed that he had secretly enlisted in the army and flown overseas to defend Ukraine. In a lengthy Instagram post, the now 29-year-old candidly delved into his motivations for joining the Ukrainian war effort, claiming that he was “willing to die there.”

"Like many people, I was deeply moved by what I saw happening in Ukraine over the past year. I wanted to help. When I heard about Ukraine's International Legion, I knew I was going, and I went to the embassy to enlist the next day. told one person here where I was, and I told one person there my real name. I didn’t want my family or friends to worry, and I didn’t want to be treated differently there.”

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Speaking to People in October 2022, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed his support for his son’s heroic actions.

"I'm very proud of this. Of my son. And I knew his views about the war were not aligned with mine. Although he's not naive at all about it. He knows Ukraine has problems and he understands ... that there's corruption. But he doesn't like Putin. He thinks he's a gangster and a bully and he doesn't like bullies."