Why Taylor Swift’s Ex Joe Alwyn Was Almost Completely Excluded From Her Documentary – The Shocking Truth Revealed! ..
In the 2020 documentary Miss Americana, directed by Lana Wilson, Taylor Swift’s private life was examined closely, offering viewers an intimate look at her life, struggles, and triumphs. However, one notable absence in the documentary was Taylor’s ex-boyfriend, Joe Alwyn. The actor, who dated Swift from 2016 to early 2023, didn’t have much screen time in the film, and there’s a reason for that.
During a screening of the documentary at New York City’s Museum of the Moving Image in November 2023, Lana Wilson opened up about why Alwyn’s presence in the film was limited. In an interview with The Daily Mail, Wilson explained that she didn’t want to focus too much on Swift’s personal relationships, especially since the media had already scrutinized her dating life extensively. Wilson stated, “I didn’t really have any interest in filming that. She’s been through so much; this should be private. It’s not related to the themes in the film or what I thought she was going through right then.”
At the time of filming Miss Americana, Swift was going through profound changes, both in her career and personal life, which Wilson felt were more important to highlight. Wilson explained that she believed Swift’s transformation during that period was much more significant than any of her relationships. “I thought she was going through something so profound and powerful, this real change, that didn’t really have anything to do with her relationships,” Wilson said. “So it was never something I wanted to film. Actually, it felt disrespectful and weird to me.”
Although Alwyn was kept out of the spotlight in the documentary, he does make a brief appearance in one scene. In the middle of the film, there is a touching moment where Swift, after a performance, runs backstage into Alwyn’s arms. It’s a brief but emotional moment that gives fans a glimpse of their relationship, but it’s not the focal point of the documentary. Swift and Alwyn’s relationship was notoriously private, and the couple worked hard to keep their romance away from the prying eyes of the media. They rarely made public appearances together, and when they did, it was often low-key. The only notable public appearance they made together was at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, where they were seen together at the event but didn’t walk the red carpet.
Swift has often been candid about the decision to keep her personal life private. In a June 2023 interview with The Sunday Times, Alwyn explained that they both mutually agreed to keep their relationship out of the public eye. “As everyone knows, we’re together,” he said. “Both of us mutually decided to keep the more private details of our relationship private. It was never something to commodify, and I see no reason to change that now.”
While Swift and Alwyn’s relationship was low-key, it was clear that they shared a deep connection. Swift reflected on the relationship in Miss Americana, saying, “I was also falling in love with someone who had a really wonderfully normal, balanced, grounded life.” This marked a significant contrast to the chaos that often surrounded Swift’s previous relationships, particularly in the public eye. Alwyn’s quiet, unassuming lifestyle was a grounding force for Swift during a period when she was undergoing significant professional and personal changes.
Despite the end of their relationship in 2023, Swift has continued to emphasize the importance of her personal privacy, especially when it comes to her romantic life. It’s clear from Miss Americana and the interviews that followed that Swift felt strongly about keeping the focus on her music, activism, and personal growth, rather than on her relationships.
After her breakup with Alwyn, Swift quickly moved on and began dating NFL star Travis Kelce in 2023. Their relationship, while still somewhat private, has been much more public than her romance with Alwyn. Unlike her relationship with the actor, Swift and Kelce have been seen supporting each other in public, with Kelce attending several of Swift’s concerts during her Eras tour. However, even though the couple has shown mutual public support, they too have never appeared on the red carpet together, keeping much of their relationship out of the limelight.
In contrast to the way she approached her relationship with Alwyn, Swift has been more open about her connection with Kelce, and fans have been quick to speculate on their future together. While Swift’s new romance is undeniably more public, it’s clear that she continues to maintain boundaries when it comes to her personal life, following the lessons learned during her relationship with Alwyn.
The absence of Joe Alwyn in Miss Americana serves as a reminder of Taylor Swift’s deep commitment to privacy, especially when it comes to relationships. While the media and fans may often desire more insight into her love life, Swift has always been clear about her desire to keep that part of her world private. Her decision to limit the amount of time Alwyn appeared in the documentary was a reflection of that boundary, allowing her to focus on the larger themes of her life during the period in question.
As time goes on, fans will likely continue to look for clues about Swift’s relationships and personal life in her music and public appearances. However, Miss Americana was a reminder that, for Swift, there is more to her story than just who she’s dating. The documentary highlighted her evolution as an artist, her struggle to find balance in a world that constantly scrutinizes her, and her determination to remain true to herself, all of which were more important to the director and Swift than delving into the details of her love life.
Whether it’s with Joe Alwyn or Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift’s personal relationships will always be part of her story, but as Miss Americana shows, they are just one part of a much larger and more powerful narrative.
