Joe Alwyn Spotted on Date Night with Sarah Pidgeon, Report Says

Joe Alwyn, Taylor Swift’s former boyfriend of six and a half years, was reportedly seen in New York City with actress Sarah Pidgeon, according to a gossip report that quickly sparked online attention. The sighting was said to have taken place in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, on Wednesday, though the report emphasized that appearances involving Alwyn or Pidgeon should be treated cautiously because earlier rumors about Pidgeon and Jake Gyllenhaal later turned out to be linked to a film project. Reps for Alwyn and Pidgeon did not immediately comment on the report.

The alleged outing drew immediate reactions from fans on social media, with many referencing Swift and joking about the possibility of new breakup-inspired music. Some commenters said Alwyn and Pidgeon would make a striking pair, while others noted the timing of the rumor in light of Swift’s current personal life.

The report also comes as interest continues to build around Swift’s relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Recent reports have suggested that the couple’s wedding could take place at Madison Square Garden over the July 3 weekend, adding to the ongoing public fascination surrounding Swift’s love life and the people connected to her past and present relationships.

Alwyn, 35, and Swift, 36, dated from late 2016 until their split in spring 2023, a breakup that came as Swift’s Eras Tour was beginning. At the time, a source described the separation as calm and said the relationship had simply “run its course.” Although the split was private, it later became a major topic among Swift fans, many of whom believed songs on Swift’s 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department referred to the breakup. Tracks including “loml,” “So Long, London” and “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” were widely interpreted as reflecting the end of the romance.

Alwyn later addressed the breakup in a June 2024 interview, saying he hoped people could understand how difficult it is to end a long, loving relationship that lasted more than six years. He described the separation as unusual because it unfolded in public, with tabloids, social media and press coverage turning a private matter into a widely debated topic. He said there is often a gap between what is known and what is reported, and added that he has accepted that reality.

Pidgeon, 29, has not publicly confirmed any relationship and is known for keeping her personal life private. She was previously linked to Spacey Jane singer Caleb Harper after appearing in the band’s “It’s Been a Long Day” video in 2022. She has also faced dating speculation from fans because of her chemistry with co-star Paul Anthony Kelly, though he has been married since 2023. Earlier this year, she was also rumored to be involved with Jake Gyllenhaal after the two were seen together in New York, but that speculation later proved to be connected to their upcoming film Honeymoon with Harry.