The Evolution of Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris' Relationship: A Journey Through Time

Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris's relationship started off strong after being introduced by Ellie Goulding in February 2015. Harris publicly confirmed their romance a few months later on Instagram, sharing an adorable photo featuring Swift's beloved cats, Meredith and Olivia. However, their eventual breakup was far from amicable.

In June 2016, it was confirmed that Harris and Swift had ended their 15-month relationship. According to an insider, Swift was initially upset but is now doing okay. Another source stated that the relationship simply wasn't working anymore.

After news of Swift's new relationship with actor Tom Hiddleston emerged, both Harris and Swift deleted any photos of each other from their social media accounts. Harris later discussed the breakup in an interview with GQ.

Harris expressed the challenge of having something he holds dear being played out in the public eye, stating in September 2016, "It's a struggle when something so personal is exposed so widely." He also emphasized that the aftermath of their relationship received much more attention than the relationship itself. Dive into the comprehensive timeline of Swift and Harris' whirlwind romance below.

February 2015

Ellie Goulding, a mutual friend, was responsible for introducing Taylor Swift to the Scottish DJ at the Elle Style Awards in London in 2015. The very next evening, they were seen flirting at a afterparty for the Brit Awards. Shortly after, they visited Swift's hometown in Nashville and even went to a Kenny Chesney concert together in March 2015.

April 2015

In April 2015, Harris exhibited chivalry as he accompanied his girlfriend to a Haim concert at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. According to a source, their affectionate behavior continued throughout the event.

That same month, Harris made his relationship Instagram official when he posted a photo of Swift’s beloved cats Meredith and Olivia in April 2015.

May 2015

During a date night at Gjelina in Venice, California, and at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, the couple openly displayed their affection with public displays of affection (PDA). Swift affectionately kissed Harris and embraced him multiple times while accepting multiple awards.

Expanding their romance beyond the West Coast, Harris and Swift enjoyed a romantic dinner in the bustling city of New York at L'asso. An eyewitness who observed the couple at the time revealed, "They spent the entire time laughing and gazing into each other's eyes. They appeared completely content and deeply in love."

Swift made her relationship with Harris Instagram official the following month.

December 2015

Taking a hiatus from her 1989 World Tour, Swift enjoyed some snowy fun with Harris during their Christmas getaway in Colorado. Swift expressed her pride with a now-deleted Instagram post featuring a picture of their snowman, alongside her brother, Austin.

February 2016

Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris. Kevin Mazur/BMA2015/WireImage

March 2016

Swift planted a kiss on Harris' cheek in a Snapchat picture following the 2016 Grammys held in Los Angeles, where she achieved three accolades, including Album of the Year. Harris reciprocated the joy on X (formerly Twitter) during the ceremony, proclaiming, "Congratulations to my stunning girlfriend."

Swift and Harris enjoyed a meal at Cut, a renowned eatery in Beverly Hills where a significant scene from the beloved 1990 film Pretty Woman took place. An observer noted that the couple appeared to have a good time.

To commemorate their one-year anniversary, Harris presented Swift with a personalized locket. In a now-deleted Instagram post, Swift captioned a picture of her necklace with the date "3.6.15" and expressed joy over their first year together.

March 2016

Following their anniversary celebration, the musicians embarked on a getaway to a tropical destination, relishing in some well-deserved rest and relaxation, as well as romantic moments. Swift and Harris documented their affectionate vacation through a series of Instagram photos, which have now been deleted. One particular snapshot, uploaded by Swift, captured an intimate sunset kiss between the two.

One month later, when delivering her acceptance speech at the iHeartRadio Music Award for best tour, Swift expressed her gratitude towards her " boyfriend Adam" for being "the most incredible person to return home to."

April 2016

Harris released “This Is What You Came For,” a collaboration with Nils Sjöberg, later revealed to be a pseudonym for Swift. However, when the song was initially released, fans were unaware of her involvement. When asked about the possibility of working with Swift, Harris expressed doubt, stating that they had not even discussed it. He believed that she was about to take a long break from music.

June 2016

Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris. Getty Images (2)

Harris recently ended his relationship with Swift, after dating for almost 15 months. The couple was seen kissing in Los Angeles just three weeks prior, after having a vacation together. According to a source, Swift was initially upset, but is doing alright now. Another source mentioned that the relationship simply wasn't working anymore.

Harris took to social media to address the breakup, stating that the only truth is that their relationship had come to an end, but they still hold a great amount of love and respect for each other. Swift later shared his message on her own social media platform.

Swift began dating Hiddleston — whom she was seen dancing with at the 2016 Met Gala earlier that year — not long after her split from Harris.

July 2016

Swift's representative confirmed that she collaborated on "This Is What You Came For" with her former partner one month after their breakup. Harris responded angrily on social media, suggesting that Swift should focus on her new relationship instead of criticizing him. He acknowledged Swift's contribution to the song but emphasized that he was the primary creator. Furthermore, Harris revealed that Swift had initially wanted their collaboration to be kept secret and praised her abilities as a lyricist and singer.

August 2017

Swift’s music video for “Look What You Made Me Do” included a tombstone bearing the name “Nils Sjöberg.”

October 2022

Upon the drop of Swift's album "Midnights," there was widespread conjecture among fans that the bonus track titled "High Infidelity" was inspired by Harris. This speculation arose due to the inclusion of the date April 29, which coincided with the debut of their collaborative track "This Is What You Came For" back in 2016.