Summary

• Joe Alwyn avoided discussing Taylor Swift while she's on tour, while Tom Hiddleston attended and supported her.
• Taylor Swift's fans praise Tom Hiddleston's appearance at the Eras Tour.
• Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston broke up due to differences in their desire for public attention.

The most prominent men in Taylor Swift's life have shown that they have very different relationships with the music superstar post-breakup. Taylor Swift's multiple boyfriends have had to manage her stardom throughout their careers. That includes her fanbases' response to them. Perhaps no one knows this better than Joe Alwyn, who has faced endless scrutiny after ending things with the billionaire singer/songwriter.

The attention on Taylor's 2023/2024 Eras tour and her 11th studio album, "Tortured Poets Department" has forced Joe to set a strict rule with the press. This stands in contrast to one of Taylor's other ex-boyfriends, Tom Hiddleston. The Loki star actually attended the Eras tour to cheer on his ex, all the while she paraded around the stage with her current boyfriend, Travis Kelce.

This article will delve into how Joe and Tom's responses to Taylor's tour differ and what the fan reaction has been. Following that, we will reveal why Taylor and Tom broke up.

Joe Alwyn Rejected Questions About Taylor Swift's Tour While Tom Hiddleston Attended The Concert

Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn dated for 6 years while she and Tom Hiddleston were together for just 3 months

There's no doubt that Joe Alwyn has been the most prevalent romantic relationship with Taylor Swift's life. They were together for 6 years, after all. Still, fans were surprised by Joe's decision to ban questions about Taylor and her Eras Tour while promoting his movie Kinds of Kindness. This stands in stark contrast with Tom Hiddleston, who attended the Eras Tour in London in June alongside his fiancée Zawe Ashton.

Unlike Joe Alwyn, Tom Hiddleston suggested that he is on good terms with his ex-girlfriend by both supporting her record-shattering tour as well as revealing himself as a Swiftie.

Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston dated in the summer of 2016, ending their relationship in September. They met at the MET gala of that year and started a romance after Taylor and Calvin Harris ended their relationship.

Tom Hiddleston's appearance at Taylor Swift's concert may or may not be the first time they've been in the same room together for years. However, the Avengers actor has spoken publicly about Taylor. Unlike Joe Alwyn, who kept his silence and only privately snubbed the "August" singer, Tom has openly praised her.

While ignoring the media scrutiny of their 9-year age difference while dating or if it was all for show, Tom Hiddleston told GQ how much he valued his brief time with Taylor. During he February 2017 GQ interview, Tom said the following:

"Taylor is an amazing woman. She’s generous and kind and lovely, and we had the best time."

What Was Taylor Swift's Fans Reaction To Tom Hiddleston Showing Up At The Eras Tour?

Tom Hiddleston received a ton of praise from Taylor Swift fans on internet forums and social media (such as Reddit and Instagram) after his appearance at her June 2024 concert. Hiddleston was joined by his fiancée Zawe Ashton in a VIP tent at Wembley Stadium in London. Also in the tent were Sir Paul McCartney, Tom Cruise, and Pheobe Waller-Bridge. All of whom went to support Taylor and enjoy her music at her last stop in England.

Tom Hiddleston and Taylor Swift's brief romance became the talk of the town. Not just because of their age difference, rumors of it all being for publicity, and the different circles they ran in but also because of one outlandishly famous beach photograph. According to Us Weekly, Tom was spotted exiting the water with Taylor near her Rhode Island home. His “I Heart T.S.” tank top made waves online.

The Daily Mail broke the story and they garnered a ton of fan reaction in their comment section. Most of which was extremely positive about both Taylor and Tom. Here are some of what was said:

• "I love to Tom Hiddleston and he seems to be a great guy. I felt he was treated unfairly by the press during his brief relationship with Taylor Swift. He’s spoken highly of Taylor, and it seems there’s no bitterness between them."
• "He said that she was an amazing woman and he’s been following her on Insta for years."

What Was Taylor Swift's Fans Reaction To Joe Alwyn's Refusal To Talk About Their Relationship?

Joe Alwyn and Taylor Swift were never a couple in the limelight. And this may have been one of the main reasons why their relationship didn't last. At least, the songs she wrote about him appear to suggest that. Since their April 2023 breakup, the couple has had no contact, according to The Daily Mail. Joe, who has been busy making movies, has also kept his distance from the press. Although he has been spotted chatting up a bevy of beautiful women in his new-found singledom.

• Joe Alwyn and Taylor Swift dated for 6 years
• Joe Alwyn may not have wanted marriage or children with Taylor, according to People
• Joe Alwyn was the subject of numerous songs on Taylor Swift's 11th album, "Tortured Poets Department"
• Joe Alwyn wasn't surprised by the songs about their relationship, according to The Daily Mail

But things have changed for Joe Alwyn with his 2024 movie, Kinds of Kindness. Attention is on his doorstep and he's therefore had to take precautions. According to The Daily Mail, Joe has banned questions about Taylor or their relationship during his promotional tour for the movie. According to an inside source (ala The Daily Mail)...

"[Joe Alwyn] has a movie coming out that he is focused on... He will be doing press – but will not be entertaining any Taylor questions."

The source continued by saying, "Joe has moved on. He is not holding any grudges against her for doing what she does. He knows that it was par for the course."

While Joe's actions prove that he's very different from Taylor's other ex, Tom Hiddleston, he wasn't attacked by fans. Instead, many praised his desire to remain silent and not bash nor praise his ex-girlfriend.

Fans in The Daily Mail comment section had this to say:

• "As for him banning questions – his prerogative and totally fair. He never talked about their relationship before anyway, so why would he start now?"
• "So glad to see he will remain silent. Shows great spirit and manners not to lash back."
• "As hard as is to do sometimes there is still the old adage: Silence is Golden."
• "He’s a gentleman. Taylor didn’t savage him, if anything she was mourning what could have been. They just weren’t suited, that’s all."
• "Joe is both talented and handsome! Wish him well! Taylor is happy and has moved on so has Joe! Best wishes and Godspeed!"

Why Did Taylor Swift And Tom Hiddleston Break Up?

According to Us Weekly, Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston received a ton of attention throughout the few months they were dating. A source close to them told the publication that it was Taylor who ended their fling. Mostly because Tom wanted to take things more public than she did.

“[Taylor] was the one to put the brakes on the relationship. Tom wanted the relationship to be more public than she was comfortable with.”

According to The Daily Mail, Tom Hiddleston was the one who initially made the moves on the much younger "All Too Well" singer following her breakup with Calvin Harris. The two hit it off at the Met Gala and engaged ina three-month love affair. Neither has bashed each other post-breakup.