The celebrity dating carousel just got a whole lot more interesting. Joe Alwyn has moved on from his six-year relationship with Taylor Swift, and he’s doing it publicly—spotted kissing actress Sarah Pidgeon during a group outing in New York City just weeks before Taylor’s scheduled wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden.
Let’s set the scene: Swift and Alwyn called it quits in 2023 after nearly a decade together, a split that sent shockwaves through the pop universe. Fast forward to 2026, and the actor has clearly found his next chapter. Sarah Pidgeon, known for her work as an actress, has become the rumored new flame—emphasis on rumored, since the pair haven’t made anything official just yet. But a kiss caught by photographers? That’s usually the universe’s way of saying the cat’s already out of the bag.
What makes this moment particularly spicy is the timing. Taylor’s not just moving on; she’s moving *up*—literally walking down the aisle with NFL star Travis Kelce at one of New York’s most iconic venues. Meanwhile, Alwyn’s sharing intimate moments with Pidgeon in the same city. It’s the kind of romantic plot twist that writes itself, and it’s got people asking the obvious question: If you had to pick one, who’d you rather?
The timing, the location, the parallel narratives—this is celebrity news at its most delicious. Sure, both Swift and Pidgeon are accomplished in their own right, but right now, they’re the unwitting stars of a love triangle that makes for compelling tabloid fodder. Whether you’re Team Swift or Team Pidgeon, one thing’s for certain: the internet’s going to have opinions.
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Ava Hart
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