Tom Hiddleston recently found himself in an awkward moment when a radio host brought up his ex, Taylor Swift, during an interview promoting his new movie The Life of Chuck.
Despite the romance happening nearly a decade ago, the topic still elicits curiosity from fans and media alike.
Summer Romance That Captivated the Public
Tom and Taylor’s whirlwind summer romance took place in 2016, ending amicably that September.
During that brief relationship, Tom became the subject of widespread amusement when he was spotted on the beach wearing a tank top reading “I [heart] T.S.”
The public spectacle, including a temporary heart tattoo with a “T,” cemented their romance as a pop culture talking point.
A Radio Interview That Took an Awkward Turn
While promoting The Life of Chuck on the Heart radio show, host Devin Griffin mentioned Taylor Swift and her popular sourdough recipe blog. Tom visibly froze, falling silent and expressionless.
“They’re very, very specific, but I can see how you can get into that,” the host added, only to see Tom furrow his brow and remain flustered.
Karen Gillan, Tom’s co-star, quickly jumped in to save the conversation.
She discussed the sourdough blog as an Easter egg hinting at Taylor’s potential Super Bowl performance, effectively steering the chat back to their upcoming film.
The Tank Top That Became Infamous
The “I [heart] T.S.” tank top incident remains one of the most memorable moments from Tom and Taylor’s summer together.
Tom later explained the story to GQ, emphasizing it was a lighthearted joke between friends.
He recounted, “It was the Fourth of July, a public holiday, and I had hurt my back.
I asked if anyone had a T-shirt, and a friend of Taylor’s handed me that tank top. We all laughed about it.”
Life After the Breakup
After their amicable split in September 2016, Taylor went on to a long-term relationship with Joe Alwyn and, more recently, has been dating NFL star Travis Kelce for nearly two years.
Tom, meanwhile, got engaged to actress Zawe Ashton in May 2022, and the couple welcomed their first child shortly afterward.
This June, Zawe revealed they are expecting their second child during the London premiere of The Life of Chuck.
Moving Forward With New Chapters
While Tom Hiddleston’s brief romance with Taylor Swift continues to attract attention, he is firmly focused on his current family life and career.
The actor’s playful past antics, including the infamous tank top, are now a footnote in a life marked by both personal happiness and professional success.
