Love is fleeting, but the royalties that Joe Alwyn, Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriend, receives daily for his co-writing credits on some of the singer’s biggest hits, are not.
Although many people are unaware, the actor co-wrote six songs with Tay during their six-year relationship, all under the pseudonym William Bowery.
In the ‘Folklore’ album, released in 2020, Joe collaborated on the creation of ‘Exile and Betty;’ in the ‘Evermore album’, released at the end of 2020, the actor co-wrote ‘Champagne Problems,’ ‘Evermore,’ and ‘Coney Island,’ and finally, in ‘Midnights,’ he participated in ‘Sweet Nothing.’
How much does Joe Alwyn earn for co-writing some of Taylor Swift’s hits?
Joe Alwyn and Taylor Swift’s love story ended in 2023; however, even though their romantic relationship is in the past, business still connects them as the 33-year-old actor continues to receive earnings for his involvement in the singer’s songs.
Although the exact amount of money Alwyn has received for Swift’s song royalties has not been officially confirmed, several media outlets claim that he receives a hefty five-figure sum each year.
According to Elite Daily, Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriend is so pleased with his earnings that he recently mentioned he won’t need to worry about money again thanks to the royalties he receives from “The Eras Tour.”
Why did Joe Alwyn and Taylor Swift break up?
Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn ended their relationship in mid-2023 due to irreconcilable differences in their personalities.
Sources close to the former couple stated that the celebrities were no longer on the same path, although both handled their separation amicably and drama-free.
Shortly after, People magazine revealed that problems arose when the actor couldn’t handle Swift’s level of fame, leading the pop star to realize that their relationship ‘would not work in the long run.’
This story was written in Spanish by Mariana Martell.