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Tom Hiddleston<\/b><\/a> proved there\u2019s no bad blood when he was seen laughing at a friendly joke about his ex-girlfriend <\/span>Taylor Swift<\/b><\/a> during the People\u2019s Choice Awards.<\/p>\n Host Simu Liu<\/strong> took a moment to reflect on Taylor\u2019s big year during the awards show\u2019s opening monologue on Sunday, February 18, referencing the success of her Eras tour<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>her high-profile romance with <\/span>Travis Kelce<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cFinally, for the most iconic pop culture moment of the year, who could forget that one little movie about a blonde American icon that had the entire country dressing up, dancing the night away, and making huge waves at the box office,\u201d Simu, 34, told the crowd. \u201cI\u2019m talking of course about Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour<\/em> movie<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n The Blood and Water<\/em> actor then acknowledged that viewers likely thought he was talking about his 2023 film Barbie. \u201cOh, I\u2019m sorry did you think I was gonna say the other \u2014 no, no. Look, I was a Swiftie long before i was Ken,\u201d Simu continued. \u201cJust wanted to be super clear where my loyalties lay. I\u2019m a 1989 baby so Taylor and I, we\u2019re bonding<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n Following his comment about Taylor\u2019s 1989<\/em> album<\/a>, the camera panned to Tom, 43, who was seemingly laughing at the bit. The camera work was likely intentional, as Taylor, 34, briefly dated the Loki<\/em> actor in 2016.<\/p>\n The former couple sparked romance rumors after they met at the 2016 Met Gala. Throughout their three-month romance, the pair took several high-profile trips to her homes in Rhode Island and Nashville and his native England. However, it wasn\u2019t meant to be and they called it quits in September 2016.<\/p>\n Many fans have speculated that Taylor\u2019s 2017 song \u201cGetaway Car\u201d<\/span><\/a> is about her romance with Tom, whom she began dating <\/span>shortly after he split from <\/span>Calvin Harris<\/b><\/a>. However, neither Tom nor Taylor have publicly confirmed if the Midnight in Paris<\/em> actor was the inspiration behind the track.<\/p>\n Others wondered if the romance was real or a PR stunt. However, Tom shut down rumors that their relationship wasn\u2019t authentic in February 2017. \u201cOf course it was real,\u201d he told GQ<\/em><\/a> at the time. \u201cTaylor is an amazing woman. She\u2019s generous and kind and lovely, and we had the best time.\u201d<\/p>\n Both Tom and Taylor have moved on and found love with others following their split. He confirmed his engagement to Zawe Ashton<\/strong><\/a> in March 2022, while they welcomed their first child together in October of that year.<\/p>\n