As one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors, millions of hearts were broken around the world when Harry Styles was linked to Taylor Russell last year.
While the couple was fiercely secretive about their romance, over the months there were stolen glimpses of the fashionable couple taking romantic walks, attending concerts together, and enjoying vacations.
Earlier this year, it was claimed that the 30-year-old singer was “in love” with Taylor and was hoping to start a family with the 29-year-old actress.
However, within weeks of making the bold declaration, everything seems to have fallen apart for the couple.
So where did things go wrong for Hollywood’s hottest couple?
Was Harry Styles and Taylor Russell’s romance doomed from the start? A look at where it all went wrong for Hollywood’s hottest couple (pictured in August)
As one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors, millions of hearts were broken around the world when Harry was linked to Taylor last year (pictured in September).
After a high-profile romance with Olivia Wilde, 40, and in turn being dragged into the circus of Don’t Worry Darling’s catastrophic press circuit, it was understandable that Harry would want to keep his next relationship low-key.
Speculation about the off-screen drama overshadowed conversations about the film itself, with fascinated fans examining, analyzing and dissecting footage of the cast on the red carpet.
There was talk of a feud between director Olivia and lead star Florence Pugh, 28, and accusations that Olivia’s affair with Harry made crew members uncomfortable.
It was claimed that leading lady Florence and on-screen lover Harry shared a ‘kiss’ off-screen during filming, a revelation that was said to be the root of the brouhaha.
There were also questions about the timeline of Harry’s romance with Olivia, who is 10 years older than him.
Filming began in October 2020, and a month later, Olivia announced that she and fiancé Jason Sudeikis, 48, had gone their separate ways after 10 years together.
When the actress was spotted holding hands with the former One Direction member months later, rumors began to circulate that she had cheated on her fiancé with the British superstar, however, she has repeatedly denied that she was unfaithful to Jason.
“The idea that I left Jason for Harry is completely inaccurate,” she told Vanity Fair.
Regardless of how their romance began, sources claimed it upset Florence, with one source telling Page Six: “Flo seeing Olivia and Harry on top of each other on set was not well received.”
A source also told Vulture that Olivia and Florence once had a “screaming match” over Olivia’s “frequent and unexplained absences” from the set, during which she would “disappear” to spend time with Harry.
Harry and Olivia eventually dated from January 2021 to November 2022.
While the split was said to be amicable, the couple’s “different priorities” in life were reported to be the cause of their split, with a source noting that they had struggled with “public pressure” over their romance.
Harry had a high-profile romance with Olivia Wilde, 40, and was in turn dragged into the catastrophic press circuit circus Don’t Worry Darling (LR) Gemma Chan, Harry, Sydney Chandler, Olivia, Chris Pine, Florence Pugh and Nick. Kroll
It was claimed that leading lady Florence and her on-screen lover Harry shared a ‘kiss’ off-screen during filming, a revelation that was said to be the root of the brouhaha.
By now, Harry was no stranger to a high-profile romance, previously linked to a string of A-list women, from Taylor Swift to Kendall Jenner and French model Camille Rowe.
In the wake of his split from Olivia, photos of him sharing a passionate kiss with model Emily Ratajkowski went viral.
Tragedy struck in 2020, when his ex-girlfriend and The X Factor presenter, Caroline Flack, committed suicide.
Their relationship had been controversial at the time. Harry was 14 years younger than Caroline and only 17 when the couple briefly dated in 2011, and his friends said their breakup had devastated him.
However, last year it seemed that Harry had found his happy ending when he began dating Taylor, an established actor but not with the level of fame that could compare to Harry’s.
She had no experience dating in the spotlight, with no confirmed high-profile romances, however, she was previously linked to Waves co-star Lucas Hedges and Bones And All co-star Timothee Chalamet.
Taylor admitted, however, that she had a hard time letting people into her inner circle and explained how she had entered into the new relationship during a period of uncertainty in her life.
Shortly after being linked to Harry, Taylor admitted in an interview with The Face that she had a hard time trusting people, but noted, “It’s something that’s been a big part of my life this past year.”
She added: “I really want to live an open life and meet someone and be real and honest and sincere with them.” You can’t really live an open life if you don’t share who you are while asking someone else to do it with you.
“But I’m finding it harder and harder to do that and right now I’m trying to challenge myself in that regard.”
Taylor had no experience dating in the spotlight, however, she was previously linked to Waves co-star Lucas Hedges and Bones And All co-star Timothee Chalamet (pictured).
Elsewhere in the interview, the Canadian beauty admitted she was adjusting to living in London despite being a “homebody,” explaining: “When I came here I thought, ‘You know what, Taylor, this is a new place.’ You are not in the United States or Canada. “You have to open up and let people get to know you.”
Despite their differences, Harry was said to be in love with the actress, and a source told the Mail in March that the star wanted to have children with Taylor.
The source shared, “Harry feels like he’s already lived ten lives, but one thing’s for sure: his 30s won’t compare anything to his 20s.”
‘He has experienced all the fame anyone could want. Now you are ready for the next chapter.
‘He’s in love with Taylor. He wants a family with her and this is the next phase of her life.
Despite this, they are said to have amicably ended their relationship weeks later, following a fateful trip to Japan.
The couple, who started dating 14 months ago, were last seen cycling together during an appearance in the capital Tokyo in April.
Weeks later, Taylor appeared at the star-studded New York Met Gala without Harry. which, in particular, remained on the other side of the Atlantic, in London.
The couple, who began dating 14 months ago, were last seen cycling together during an appearance in the capital Tokyo in April with Harry in London’s Soho on May 18, weeks after their split from the Canadian actress.
In May, Taylor appeared at the star-studded New York Met Gala without Harry, who notably remained across the Atlantic in London.
Friends have since claimed that the couple chose to end the relationship after spending time together in the Far East.
A source said Sun: ‘Harry and Taylor have ended their relationship. They went through a rough patch after their trip to Japan and are taking some time apart.
He has been in the United States and she has been in London. They made a lovely couple and it was obvious that Taylor made Harry happy.
“However, things have been tense lately and they have taken some time off.”
While the ‘time out’ could indicate that a reconciliation could happen, for heartthrob Harry there will surely be no shortage of suitors coming forward to become the next Mrs Styles.