Swedish Actor Alexander Skarsgard Was Once Rumored to Be Dating Taylor Swift

Did you know the Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgard was once rumored to be dating the famous singer-songwriter Taylor Swift?

Skarsgard, born on August 25, 1976, is a famous actor known for his role in Generation Kill, The Northman, and recently released Infinity Pool.

On the other hand, everyone knows Swift as a prominent figure in the world of music, with six studio albums under her belt.

Skarsgard and Swift’s paths crossed while filming Phillip Noyce’s dystopian film The Giver, which premiered on August 11, 2014, leading to dating speculation.

Did Alexander Skarsgard date Taylor Swift?

Various reports suggested that the ‘Love Story’ singer dated The Northman actor in the past. 

The dating rumors began to circulate in 2013 after the pair was enjoying multiple dinner dates in Los Angeles before they jetted to Cape Town for filming the movie The Giver. 

Alexander Skarsgard and Taylor Swift in the movie The Giver. (Source: )

Their connection was believed to have started on the set of the movie The Giver, where they worked together and allegedly developed a fondness for each other. 

However, according to the Mirror, the representative clarified that the rumors were “completely fabricated,” ending the speculations surrounding their alleged relationship.

Fans believe Taylor Swift’s ‘Wildest Dreams’ is about Alexander Skarsgard

Swift’s album 1989 became an instant sensation, showcasing her talent for writing songs inspired by her personal experiences, particularly her romantic relationships. 

Among the tracks that sparked speculation was the hit song ‘Wildest Dreams.’ Fans eagerly dissected the lyrics, searching for hints about the inspiration behind the song.

While the singer has never confirmed the true inspiration behind ‘Wildest Dreams,’ fans were quick to speculate that it was about the talented actor Skarsgard. 

In the music video for the track, Swift had brunette-black hair, reminiscent of her character in the film adaptation of The Giver. Additionally, the music video was filmed in Africa, the same location where the movie was shot. 

As fans analyzed the lyrics, they couldn’t help but draw a connection to Skarsgard, particularly the line “he’s tall and handsome as hell.”

That particular line resonated with the Swedish actor’s physical attributes as he stands at an impressive height of 6′ 4″. 

While the true inspiration behind ‘Wildest Dreams’ remains a mystery, these factors fueled the speculation that the song was indeed about Skarsgard.

Alexander Skarsgard shares a baby with his girlfriend Tuva Novotny

Skarsgard announced the birth of his first child with his girlfriend, Tuva Novotny.

He confirmed the news while speaking to ET’s Rachel Smith during the season 4 premiere of the series Succession in March 2023.

In November 2022, Skarsgard and Novotny were spotted pushing a stroller but remained quiet on the birth of their child.

The duo’s baby is the first child of Skarsgard, while Novotny has a daughter from her previous relationship with Nicolai Bjerrum Lersbryggen.

Alexander Skarsgard’s dating history

Skarsgard has dated numerous famous personalities in the past. Between 2007 and 2010, he was briefly involved with Amanda Seyfried, though the exact timeline of their relationship remains unclear. 

During this period, Seyfried was in an on-again-off-again romance with her Mamma Mia! co-star Dominic Cooper. 

Despite their brief fling, Seyfried revealed in 2011 that she was more invested in her relationship with Cooper.

Alexander Skarsgard. (Source: )

Additionally, Skarsgard was rumored to be dating his True Blood co-star Evan Rachel Wood in 2009. While neither confirmed their romantic involvement, Wood hinted at it during an interview in 2010, mentioning that she had dated one of her fellow cast members.

The actor’s next notable romance was with fellow actress Kate Bosworth, which reportedly began in 2009 and ended in 2011.

Despite being spotted together frequently, they remained evasive about their relationship status, with Bosworth claiming they were just good friends.

In 2012, Skarsgard was briefly associated with Charlize Theron. But the rumors were later debunked by the actor himself.

In 2015, he began dating Alexa Chung, a model, television presenter, and fashion designer. Although they kept their relationship mostly private, they were occasionally seen together in public. However, their romance ended around July 2017.

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