Joe Alwyn has addressed being the subject of commentary on social media in the wake of his break-up from Taylor Swift and the subsequent release of her latest album.
The actor, 33, is understood to have previously been in a relationship with the singer-songwriter, 34, for more than six years. The former couple however are said to have split up last year, with them both believed to have since moved on.
It's been speculated that Taylor references her ex-partner on her latest album, the Tortured Poets Department, which topped the charts upon its release in April. It's rumoured that he inspired a few songs on the album, with some fans believing that he's negatively alluded to in lyrics by the artist.
Following the album's release two months ago, Joe is said to have faced "abuse" and attention on social media amid the speculation. He has now addressed being the focus of such attention, with him suggesting that he tries to ignore it.
Sharing his thoughts, as reported by Hello! magazine, he told the Sunday Times Style magazine in an interview: "I try and dial that volume down. I was obviously made aware of it and think that mistreating anyone, whether it's in person or behind the anonymity of a keyboard, is shameful."
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Joe Alwyn (right) and Taylor Swift (left) were previously in a six year relationship, prior to the news last year that they had split up (NBCU Photo Bank)According to People magazine, he further stated that he has a network of "brilliant, authentic people" in his life. He's said to have added that he tries to "live in reality" and stay away from "online noise" on social media, with him telling the outlet that he tries to just "stay in the moment".
His remarks come after it was reported earlier this year, just days after the album's release, that Joe had turned off comments on his Instagram account. It was suggested at the time that he was facing "abuse" from some of Taylor's fans amid rumours that he was referenced on the album.
Joe made other comments about the aftermath of their break-up in the recent interview too. As reported by PA Media, he suggested that there are "difficulties" that come with the end of a "long, loving, fully committed relationship". He described it as a "hard thing to navigate" and said that in their case, the public ended up being able to weigh in on it.
He said that their separation was "speculated on" and "pulled out of shape beyond recognition". Joe added that will "always" be a "gap between what is known and what is said," before sharing that he has made "peace" with that.
Joe said that both him and Taylor "decided to keep the more private details" of their relationship "private," adding that it was "never something to commodify". He further commented that he sees "no reason to change that now".
During the interview, Joe - whose acting credits include films like Mary Queen of Scots (2018) - spoke about his life now, more than a year on from the news of their break-up. He told the outlet that he's in a "really good place," both professionally and personally, which he feels "fortunate" about. He added that he feels "really good".
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