Joe Alwyn breaks silence on Taylor Swift's 'The Black Dog' speculation
Jun 18, 2024
Washington [US], June 18 : Actor Joe Alwyn has addressed speculations surrounding Taylor Swift's song 'The Black Dog' and shed light on his private life and their relationship.
The actor, known for his roles in 'The Favourite' and 'Conversations with Friends,' opened up about his personal side, particularly his connection to the lyrics that fans have eagerly analyzed since their breakup.
During an interview obtained by E! News, Alwyn subtly tackled the notion that he inspired Swift's melancholic track.
When asked about the popular theory linking him to the song's setting, he clarified, "I've never been to Vauxhall."
This statement comes as a surprise to fans who speculated that the London pub mentioned in Swift's song could have been a nod to Alwyn.
Swift's songwriting often intertwines personal experiences, leading fans to decode each lyric for clues about her relationships.
In the case of 'The Black Dog,' some enthusiasts are now considering alternative inspirations, such as The 1975 frontman Matty Healy.
This speculation arises from a reference in the song to a cover by The Starting Line, a band Healy has previously performed live.
Despite touching on these details, Alwyn remained steadfast in respecting the privacy he shared with Swift during their six-year relationship. "As everyone knows, we both of us, mutually decided to keep the more private details of our relationship private," he affirmed in the interview obtained by E! "It was never something to commodify, and I see no reason to change that now."
The actor also highlighted the challenges of navigating a public breakup.
"I would hope that anyone and everyone can empathize and understand the difficulties that come with the end of a long, loving, fully committed relationship of over six and a half years--that is a hard thing to navigate," he expressed.
While Swift has moved on romantically with NFL star Travis Kelce, Alwyn has chosen to maintain a low profile regarding his personal life.
"Given the level of noise and scrutiny about my past relationship," he explained, "why I wouldn't want to just open the door to things like that right now."
