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Joe Alwyn continues to earn significantly from his songwriting contributions to Taylor Swift's past albums, even a year after their split. Royalties from hits on 'Folklore,' 'Evermore,' and 'Midnights' have reportedly made him millions, a fact that allegedly left Swift furious. This financial windfall from their shared musical past highlights how creative partnerships can yield lasting benefits.
Back when it was first reported in early 2024, Joe Alwyn had technically been out of Taylor Swift’s life for nearly a year, but financially, he wasn’t hurting in the slightest. While the breakup narrative had already shifted toward Taylor’s new relationship with Travis Kelce, the business side of her past love story with Joe remained surprisingly lucrative.
During their six-year relationship, Alwyn wasn’t just a quiet partner in the background, he quietly helped write multiple songs that became globally streamed staples in Swift’s catalog. And because songwriting royalties don’t expire when a romance ends, the checks keep on coming. That meant that even post-split, the actor still had a direct pipeline of earnings tied to Taylor’s most successful era.
The royalties alone positioned Joe for financial comfort long after the breakup
Industry insiders had pointed out at the time that Alwyn’s involvement in Folklore, Evermore and Midnights transformed him from “supportive boyfriend” into a Grammy-winning contributor.
A Life & Style insider even claimed at the time, “Fair or not, it’s made him a very rich guy.”
According to their analysis back then, Joe had already made roughly $2.3 million just from Spotify streams alone, before factoring in Apple Music, publishing splits, licensing placements, or performance revenue tied to The Eras Tour. Another source said, “Joe is making so much on royalties and returns from [Taylor’s] Eras tour that he doesn’t ever need to worry about money again.”
Taylor Swift meanwhile, was reportedly furious that her ex was still profiting
That was where it got messy. The same report noted that Taylor wasn’t thrilled that her former partner was still cashing in. One insider claimed she was “furious” that he continued to profit from music she emotionally labored over and hinted her album rollout The Tortured Poets Department might include verbal daggers aimed directly in his direction. At that time, fans were already dissecting titles like “So Long, London” and “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” for hidden Joe references. And as history now reflects, even when love ends, publishing deals don’t.Also Read: Taylor Swift’s reaction to Harry Styles dating one of her best friends as she plans her future with Travis Kelce is sparking major curiosity
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