Tom Hiddleston’s Awkward Moment When Taylor Swift Is Brought Up in Interview
Alright, let’s get this straight—you probably *should* already know that exes and awkward interviews don’t mix, but clearly, Tom Hiddleston wasn’t prepared for what happened on Heart Radio. I’ll walk you through it, but try to keep up.
Picture this: British charm, live radio, a casual chat about sports highlights—and then out of nowhere, Taylor Swift enters the conversation like an uninvited guest at a dinner party. Cue the record scratch.
Hiddleston was promoting his new film The Life of Chuck alongside co-star Karen Gillan when host Devin Griffin dropped Swift’s name completely out of left field. One moment they were talking about NFL injury reports (yes, really), the next, Griffin casually mentioned how Swift is apparently deep into sourdough blogs now. Because nothing says “smooth segue” like bringing up your guest’s ex while discussing bread recipes.
Now, if you weren’t paying attention, you might have missed it—but fans sure didn’t. The internet immediately went into overdrive, dissecting every micro-expression from Hiddleston as he visibly tensed up. Meanwhile, Karen Gillan swooped in like a seasoned pro, joking that the comment was some kind of cryptic Super Bowl clue—because hey, why not lean into the chaos?
Let’s rewind a bit. Hiddleston and Swift dated briefly back in 2016 after meeting at the Met Gala. Their relationship was short-lived but memorable—partly because of that infamous “I ♥ T.S.” tank top Tom wore during a Fourth of July weekend at Swift’s Rhode Island mansion. He later explained it away as a joke, telling GQ, “It was a game, I hurt my back, someone handed me a shirt, we all laughed.” But according to sources at the time, things weren’t quite so lighthearted behind the scenes.
Us Weekly reported that Swift was the one who ended the relationship, allegedly because Hiddleston wanted more public affection than she was comfortable with. Classic miscommunication, right? Either way, both have moved on—Swift is currently dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, while Hiddleston is engaged to actress Zawe Ashton and expecting their second child together.
Still, the fact that Griffin brought up Swift at all speaks volumes about how much pop culture still clings to that brief romance. And honestly, can you blame people? It’s not every day you see a Shakespearean actor linked to one of the biggest music icons on the planet.
As for Hiddleston, he handled the situation with classic British restraint—smiling politely while clearly wishing he were anywhere else. Karen Gillan deserves credit for stepping in and keeping things light, though her quip about a possible Super Bowl tie-in turned out to be eerily prophetic. Fans are convinced Swift will perform at the upcoming 60th Super Bowl, especially since she’s been baking sourdough on-air and the venue just happens to be home to Sourdough Sam—the 49ers’ mascot.
Meanwhile, Griffin posted the clip on Instagram with a cheeky caption: “When you accidentally mention their ex…” which only added fuel to the fire. In hindsight, maybe he should’ve stuck to sports highlights instead of celebrity history.
So, what does this all mean? Not much, really—except that even years later, Tom Hiddleston and Taylor Swift’s past still has the power to make headlines. Whether it’s sourdough or stadium mascots, something always finds a way to bring them back into the spotlight. And honestly? We’re just here for the awkward radio moments.
Well, now you finally understand!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Us Weekly, GQ Magazine
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