Taylor Swift and Harry Styles: so was 1989 really about him? As the Eras Tour star re-releases her iconic album, we revisit the evidence – and re-live the greatest, shortest pop romance ever
- As the pop queen releases 1989 (Taylor’s Version), we take a trip down memory lane to remind ourselves of Swift and Styles’ whirlwind romance – and where it all went wrong
- From One Direction’s telling song ‘Perfect’ to the revelations that came out of Taylor Swift’s recording studio stint with Ed Sheeran and that paper plane necklace, let’s look at the evidence …
Taylor Swift and Harry Styles may have been a short-lived couple, but “Haylor” will live forever in the zeitgeist.
The two superstars were linked back in 2012. Although neither ever clarified their relationship status, they seemed to confirm something by taking a stroll in Central Park together.
Swift and Styles reportedly split just two months after that infamous outing, but lyrical references and music video clues have kept theories about their romance alive. Ahead of the release of 1989 (Taylor’s Version), naturally, Swifties have been rehashing the details of her James Dean daydreams and monsters that look like trees.
Here’s a complete breakdown of “Haylor” and everything we know – or think we know – about their relationship.
Fans speculate that Taylor Swift and Harry Styles met at the 2012 Kid’s Choice Awards
Swift’s reaction to the performance sparked rumours that she had a “crush” on Styles. These were spurred on by Justin Bieber, who was friends with Swift at the time due to his relationship with Gomez.
“I already know one of the biggest artists in the world thinks Harry is so hot, but I have been sworn to secrecy,” he told a member of the British press.