Joe Alwyn is Taylor Swift's boyfriend and he has become a household name in a short amount of time. Not much is known about the actor except that he has starred in some of the biggest films of 2018 and 2019.
Alwyn was born in 1991 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. He was raised in North London. As a child, he was introverted but always wanted to be an actor.
He became a member of the National Youth Theater as a teenager and was educated at the City of London School. Alwyn studied English Literature and Drama at the University of Bristol and acted in student productions at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Living a low-key life with one of the world's biggest pop stars is a hard thing to do, but Alwyn makes it work.
Read on for 15 facts you may not know about Joe Alwyn.
15 Dating Taylor Swift
For more than three years, Alwyn and Swift have kept their romance low-key. This has been Swift's longest relationship to date. There have been many rumors that the pair are secretly married...or getting married. They live together in North London with Swift's three cats. Keeping their relationship private makes it easier for them to stay together.
14 Holds A Bachelor Of Arts In Acting
After he graduated from the University of Bristol in 2012, Alwyn completed a Bachelor of Arts in Acting at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama. With a degree in acting, Alwyn has learned all of the right dramatic techniques. Although he is not one of the most popular actors, he has had roles in blockbuster movies.
13 Has Two Younger Brothers
His brother, Patrick, is supposedly dating Iris Apatow, daughter of Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann. He even went with Swift one time to meet a Swiftie. He developed a big social media following until he deleted his accounts. Not much is known about his other brother, Thomas, but both brothers are younger than Joe.
12 His Father Is A Documentary Filmmaker
Although Alwyn was an introverted child, his father's career in documentary filmmaking inspired him to be an actor. His dad's work includes TV and movie documentaries for the British public, such as Into The Wind, Speechless, Young Margaret: Life, Love, and Letters, and many more.
11 Got His First Acting Roles While Still In School
While still in school, Alwyn starred in his debut acting role, in a film called Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, which is a war drama released in 2016. He was just 25 years old and starring in his breakout role as the movie's lead character. The film premiered at the New York Film Festival and jumpstarted Alwyn's career as an actor.
10 Lived With His Family Until He Moved In With Swift
Until 2018, Alwyn was living at home with his parents, which is what most 20-something-year-olds do. However, now that he is an established actor and is dating the world's biggest superstar, he and Swift reportedly live a low-key life in London together. Lyrics in her song "Lover" go, 'this is our house, we make the rules,' leading people to believe that they do live together.
9 Lives A Very Private Life
Unless it is paparazzi photos, awards show pics, modeling gig photos, or posts on social media, there are not many photos of Joe Alwyn. Not much is known about him, either. Swift reportedly wore wigs while going on dates with him to protect their privacy.
8 Auditioned For "Love Actually"
Alwyn could have been in the Hollywood scene a lot sooner than he actually was. He told GQ UK that he recalls reading some scenes for the role of Sam in Love Actually, with Hugh Grant and Richard Curtis. The role ultimately went to Thomas Brodie-Sangster, who is known for playing Newt in the Maze Runner movies.
7 More Songs About Him Than Anyone On Swift's Records
Everyone knows that Swift famously writes about her exes and lovers on all of her albums. If they've dated Swift, 98% of them have at least one song about them out there. However, Alwyn has nearly two albums filled with love songs about him. He said in an interview that he finds it flattering. There will be many more where those came from.
6 Starred In Two Oscar-Nominated Films
Alwyn starred in The Favourite, which was nominated for ten Oscars, including Best Picture, and numerous other awards. Mary: Queen of Scots was also nominated for two Academy Awards. Both movies were honored at the 2019 Oscars. Both movies also received BAFTA nominations.
5 Critics Choice Award Winner
The Favourite was nominated for 14 Critics Choice Awards and won two - "Acting Ensemble" and "Actress in a Comedy." However, it did lose out on Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. For one of Alwyn's first major roles, he sure picked the right film to be in.
4 Supposedly, Emma Stone Introduced Him And Taylor
Many fans have speculated that Swift and Alwyn met at the 2016 Met Gala, but reportedly mutual friend, Emma Stone, set the two up. Stone has been a friend of Swift's for years and starred in The Favourite as Alwyn's love interest. Talk about your friend setting you up on a blind date and you end up meeting your end game. Crazy.
3 Great-Grandfather Is Composer, William Alwyn
Alwyn's family is very much involved in the showbiz world. William Alwyn was an English composer, conductor, and music teacher, and was also the great-grandfather of Joe. He composed over 50 pieces, including many film scores, from 1941 to 1963.
2 Is Also A Model
Alwyn has modeled for numerous exclusive brands. He posed for a cologne ad campaign for Tom Ford. The cologne is called "Beau de Jour". For the September 2016 issue of Vogue, Alwyn modeled with Gigi Hadid, a close friend of Swift's. If that isn't fate, we don't know what is.
1 Recently Starred As Bob Cratchit In A Made For TV Version Of "A Christmas Carol"
A Christmas Carol premiered on Fx on December 19th. Alwyn played the important role of Bob Cratchit. He was excited about playing the popular character and tackling the dark and uncomfortable subject matter. We cannot wait to see what he stars in next! This is just the beginning for him.