Harry Styles and his girlfriend Taylor Russell have reportedly broken up after dating for a year. According to sources, the couple decided to take some time apart following a rough patch in their relationship.
A Rough Patch After Japan Trip
A source told The Sun that the couple faced difficulties after their trip to Japan in April. “They went through a rough patch after their trip to Japan and are taking some time apart,” the source revealed. This period of separation comes after a year of dating, during which they were often seen together in public.
Harry Styles and Taylor Russell were first photographed together in June 2023, sparking dating rumors. By July, Russell was seen in the audience during Styles’ Love on Tour stop in Vienna, further fueling speculation. The couple went public with their romance in August, seen cozying up at a party in London after Russell’s performance in the play ‘The Effect’ at the Royal National Theatre.
Public Displays of Affection
Throughout their relationship, Styles and Russell were spotted showing affection on various occasions. They were seen holding hands in September and getting cozy at a U2 concert in November. In February, the couple enjoyed a late-night bike ride together. Despite these public displays of affection, the couple never officially opened up about their relationship.
While Styles and Russell kept their relationship private, Russell did address the public’s interest in her personal life. In an interview with Vanity Fair, she emphasized her focus on her work. “My concern and my focus is going to be on the work. My work is the most interesting thing to me, so that’s what I’ll say about that,” she said. She also spoke about maintaining balance and safety amidst public scrutiny.
Before dating Taylor Russell, Harry Styles had a two-year relationship with Olivia Wilde, which ended in November 2022. Styles has also been linked to Taylor Swift, Kendall Jenner, and Camille Rowe in the past. His high-profile relationships have often attracted significant media attention.