In the fall of 2009, the world couldn't get enough of one young celebrity couple — country star Taylor Swift and Twilight actor Taylor Lautner. The two were in a short-lived yet very public relationship and almost twelve years later fans are still talking about it. The two Taylors were certainly a huge part of 2000s pop culture and the world couldn't get enough of the couple.
Today, we're taking a look at what really happened between the musician and the actor. From just how they met, over who liked whom more in the relationship, to how they feel about each other now — keep on scrolling to find out!
10 The Two Met On The Set Of 'Valentine's Day'
Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner met on the set of the rom-com drama Valentine's Day in 2009. In the movie, they played William Harrington and Felicia Miller, a young couple. Besides the two, the movie also stars Jessica Alba, Kathy Bates, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, Eric Dane, Patrick Dempsey, Héctor Elizondo, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Anne Hathaway, Ashton Kutcher, Queen Latifah, Emma Roberts, and Julia Roberts.
9 They Started Dating In The Late Summer Of 2009
While Valentine's Day came out in February 2010, Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner started dating in the late summer of 2009 when the movie was still being shot. The couple was first linked to each other in September 2009 and soon they were spotted out and about all the time — especially in the audience at sports events.
8 Together, They Were Known As Taylor Squared
The most obvious thing everyone immediately noticed by Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner is that the two actually carry the exact same first name.
This is quite unusual for celebrity couples so of course, everyone had to give Swift and Lautner a unique shipping me. The one that stuck the most is Taylor Squared because let's be real — it makes perfect sense!
7 And They Loved Attending Hockey Games
In October 2009 Swift in Lautner made headlines after they were spotted attending a hockey game in Los Angeles. As previously mentioned, the couple was often spotted in the audience of sports events and while Taylor Swift certainly didn't seem to mind the attention it always seemed as if Taylor Lautner was trying to hide from the cameras.
6 At The Time, Both Were Still Teens
At the time of their relationship, both Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner were still in their teens. Back in the fall of 2009, Taylor Swift was 19, and that December she turned 20 — while Taylor Lautner was 17 years old. Of course,e being so young and in the spotlight definitely affected their relationship.
5 Lautner Was More Into Swift Than She Was Into Him
While Swift and Lautner always seemed very happy in public — according to a source for Us Weekly, it was Lautner who liked Swift more in the relationship and he also made more effort to make the relationship work. Here's what the insider said:
"He liked her more than she liked him. He went everywhere he could to see her, but she didn't travel much to see him."
4 Swift Broke Up With Lautner In Late 2009
Unfortunately, it certainly seems as if Taylor Swift wasn't into the relationship as much since the couple broke up in December 2009.
While it was never officially confirmed that it was Taylor Swift who ended things — it's safe to say that based on everything we know she was the one who would have wanted to end the relationship rather than Taylor Lautner.
3 In The Fall Of 2010 Swift Released The Song "Back To December"
Taylor Swift: 10 Lyrics That Are Way Too Relatable
About a year after their relationship, Taylor Swift released her hit "Back to December" and fans were quick to notice that the song was most likely about Taylor Lautner. Here are the lyrics in which the musician admitted to regretting her decision:
"So this is me swallowing my pride / Standing in front of you saying I'm sorry for that night / And I go back to December all the time / It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you / Wishing I'd realized what I had when you were mine."
2 She Revealed She Would Always Have A Crush On Lautner
As far as where they stand now, Taylor Swift revealed that she will always have a crush on Taylor Lautner. In a 2010 interview with Ladies' Home Journal, the musician was asked to name a crush and she didn't hesitate to reveal that it was the Twilight star. However, this was a year after their breakup meaning that T-Swift still had some feelings for a while.
1 Lastly, Lautner Admitted The Two Had Fun For A Few Months
And finally, we're wrapping the list up with Taylor Lautner's perspective on things. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight from 2016, the actor was asked about his infamous relationship with the singer. Here's what Taylor Lautner said about the time they spent as a couple:
"It was a good time. It was a fun few months there."