The ongoing feud between Taylor Swift and the Jenner-Kardashian family shows no signs of ending, especially after a recent photo of Joe Alwyn—Taylor’s ex-boyfriend—posing with Kendall Jenner caused a stir on social media. The photo was taken at the 2024 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, an event that attracted numerous celebrities. What caught fans’ attention was that while Taylor Swift was performing her Eras Tour in Miami, Florida, Joe was photographed alongside someone many view as Taylor’s nemesis.
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The Shocking Photo
The photo, shared by Vogue, features Joe Alwyn standing beside Kendall Jenner and Patrick Schwarzenegger, another of Taylor Swift’s exes. Fans immediately speculated about the photo’s hidden message, wondering if it was a subtle jab at Taylor Swift.
In the picture, Joe Alwyn is seen with his arm around Kendall Jenner, both smiling brightly. This immediately drew attention to the long-standing feud between Taylor Swift and the Jenner-Kardashian family, especially with Kim Kardashian. The tension between Taylor and Kim began in 2016 when Kanye West, Kim’s ex-husband, released his song Famous, containing the controversial lyrics: “I made that b**** famous.” Taylor denied ever approving the lyrics, sparking a public feud between her and the Kardashian family.
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Joe’s appearance next to Kendall at this high-profile event ignited a wave of reactions from fans. Many saw it as a major insult to Taylor, especially since Joe and Taylor only broke up last year after six years together.
Taylor Swift’s Rising Career and Controversial Breakup
Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn were once considered one of the most private couples in Hollywood, keeping their relationship out of the public eye. However, in April 2023, news of their breakup shocked fans. While Taylor has remained relatively silent about the split, she seemingly expressed her emotions through her latest album. The Tortured Poets Department, released in April, is rumored to contain several veiled references to Joe.
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Meanwhile, Joe Alwyn remained quiet about the breakup until June 2024, when he broke his silence in an interview with Sunday Times Style, saying: “I had a long, loving, fully committed relationship with Taylor. Breaking up was a hard thing to navigate.”
Joe Alwyn reportedly felt “emotionally drained” by the constant questions about their romance and breakup. He wanted to move on with his life and career, but that became increasingly difficult as Taylor continued to reference their relationship in her music.
The Feud Between Taylor Swift and the Jenner-Kardashian Family
The ongoing feud between Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian has been one of the most dramatic in Hollywood. It all started when Kim released an edited recording of a phone call between Taylor and Kanye West, where Taylor seemingly approved the lyrics to “Famous.” However, Taylor claimed she was never made aware of the specific derogatory lyrics. This incident sparked a massive backlash against Taylor, leading to her being publicly labeled as a liar.
Since then, Taylor and the Kardashian-Jenner family have continued to clash, with subtle jabs on social media. Although Kim Kardashian once claimed in an interview that the feud was “resolved,” Taylor disagreed. In an interview with Elle, Taylor said: “It would be nice if we could get an apology from people who bully us.”
Taylor further revealed that the feud took a significant psychological toll on her, bringing her to a dark place she had never experienced before. “You have a fully manufactured frame job, an illegally recorded phone call, which Kim Kardashian edited to make it look like I was a liar,” Taylor expressed in her TIME Person of the Year 2023 interview.
Fans’ Reactions
When the photo of Joe Alwyn and Kendall Jenner surfaced, Taylor Swift’s fans took to social media to express their shock and disappointment. One Twitter user wrote: “Kendall and Joe in the same photo wasn’t on my 2024 bingo card.” This statement quickly went viral, sparking widespread discussion among fans.
Many saw Joe’s decision to pose with Kendall as a direct insult to Taylor, especially since Kendall is part of the family that Taylor has feuded with for years. Fans speculated that the photo wasn’t just a coincidence, but a subtle message from Joe, signaling that he had “moved on” and no longer cared about his past with Taylor.
The photo of Joe Alwyn and Kendall Jenner has reignited the feud between Taylor Swift and the Jenner-Kardashian family. While Taylor continues to shine on stage with her record-breaking Eras Tour, her personal life remains intertwined with old wounds and painful memories.
Is this a sign that Joe Alwyn has officially “sided” with the Jenner-Kardashian family? And will Taylor Swift respond to this incident through her music, as she has done in the past? Only time will tell.
