Considering he’s one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors, millions of hearts around the world were broken when Harry Styles was linked to Taylor Russell last year.
While the pair were fiercely private about their romance, glimpses were stolen over the months 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.
But within weeks of making the bold statement, everything seems to be falling 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)
Considering he’s one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors, millions of hearts around the world were broken when Harry was linked to Taylor last year (pictured in September)
After a high-profile romance with Olivia Wilde, 40, and in turn being swept up in the circus of the catastrophic Don’t Worry Darling press circuit, it was understandable that Harry wanted to keep his next relationship low-key.
Speculation about the off-screen drama overshadowed conversations about the film itself, and photos of the cast on the red carpet were scrutinized, analyzed and dissected by fascinated fans.
There was talk of a feud between director Olivia and star Florence Pugh, 28, and accusations that Olivia’s romance with Harry made crew members uncomfortable.
It was claimed that lead actress Florence and on-screen lover Harry shared an off-screen ‘kiss’ during filming – a revelation that is said to be the cause of the ruckus.
There were also questions about the timeline of Harry’s romance with Olivia, who is ten 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 ten years together.
When the actress was spotted holding hands with the former One Direction member months later, rumors began to swirl that she had cheated on her fiancé with the British superstar, but she has repeatedly denied being unfaithful to Jason.
“The whole horse idea that I left Jason for Harry is completely inaccurate,” she told Vanity Fair.
Regardless of how their romance started, sources subsequently claimed it upset Florence, with an insider telling Page Six: “Flo seeing Olivia and Harry all over each other on set didn’t go over well.”
A source also told Vulture that Olivia and Florence once had a “shouting match” over Olivia’s “frequent, unexplained absences” from set, during which she “disappeared” to spend time with Harry.
Harry and Olivia ended up dating from January 2021 to November 2022.
Although the split was described as amicable, it was reported that the couple’s “different priorities” in life were the cause of their split, with a source noting that they were struggling with the “public pressure” on their romance.
Harry had a high-profile romance with Olivia Wilde, 40, and was in turn swept up in the circus of the catastrophic Don’t Worry Darling press circuit (L-R) Gemma Chan, Harry, Sydney Chandler, Olivia, Chris Pine, Florence Pugh and Nick Krol
It was claimed that lead actress Florence and on-screen lover Harry shared an off-screen ‘kiss’ during filming – a revelation that is said to be the cause of the ruckus
Harry was no stranger to a high-profile romance at the time, having previously been linked to a string of A-list women, from Taylor Swift to Kendall Jenner and French model Camille Rowe.
In the wake of his divorce from Olivia, photos of him sharing a passionate kiss with model Emily Ratajkowski went viral.
Tragedy came in 2020, when his ex-girlfriend and The X Factor presenter, Caroline Flack, committed suicide.
Their relationship was controversial at the time. Harry was 14 years younger than Caroline, and just 17, when the pair had a brief relationship in 2011 – with friends saying he was devastated by their break-up.
Still, last year it looked like Harry had found his happy ending when he started dating Taylor – an established actor, but not with the level of fame to compare to Harry’s.
She had no experience dating in the spotlight, with no confirmed high-profile romances, but she was previously linked to Waves co-star Lucas Hedges and Bones And All co-star Timothee Chalamet.
However, Taylor did admit that she had trouble letting people into her inner circle and explained how she entered into the new relationship during a time of uncertainty in her life.
Shortly after being linked to Harry, Taylor admitted in an interview with The Face that she struggled to trust people, but noted, “It’s something that’s been a big part of my life for the past year.”
She added: ‘I really want to live an open life and meet someone and be real, honest and truthful with them. You can’t truly live an open life if you don’t share about yourself while asking someone else to share about themselves with you.
“But I’m finding it increasingly difficult to do that, and I’m trying to challenge myself in that way now.”
Taylor had no experience dating in the spotlight, but 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 life in London despite being a ‘homebody’, explaining: ‘When I came here I thought, ‘You know what, Taylor, this is a new place. You’re not in America, not in Canada. You have to open up and let people get to know you.”
Despite their differences, Harry is said to be in love with the actress, with a source telling the Mail in March that the star wanted to have children with Taylor.
The insider says: ‘Harry feels like he’s already lived ten lives, but one thing is certain: his thirties will be nothing like his twenties.
‘He has experienced all the glory anyone could wish for. He is now ready for the next chapter.
‘He’s in love with Taylor. He wants a family with her and this is the next phase of his life.”
Despite this, he reportedly ended their relationship amicably weeks later after a trip to Japan.
The pair, who started dating 14 months ago, were last seen together during a performance in the capital Tokyo in April.
Weeks later, Taylor appeared without Harry at the star-studded New York Met Gala. who mainly stayed on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean in London.
The pair, who started dating 14 months ago, were last seen together at a gig in the capital Tokyo in April with Harry in London’s Soho on May 18, weeks after his reported split from the Canadian actress.
In May, Taylor appeared at the star-studded New York Met Gala without Harry, who notably stayed across the Atlantic in London.
Friends have since claimed the couple opted to end the relationship after spending time together in the Far East.
A source said The sun: ‘Harry and Taylor have ended their relationship. They went through a difficult period after their trip to Japan and distanced themselves from each other for a while.
‘He’s been to America and she’s been to London. They made a lovely couple and it was clear that Taylor made Harry happy.
“However, lately things have become tense and they have taken some time off.”
While a ‘time out’ could indicate a reconciliation could happen, heartthrob Harry will certainly have no shortage of suitors applying to become the next Mrs. Styles.