Pop sensation Harry Styles and actress Taylor Russell have reportedly called time on their blossoming romance just 14 months after the pair started dating. The heartthrob, known for his chart-topping hits and former One Direction fame, and the 'Bones And All' starlet, were an item for over a year before deciding to go their separate ways last month, insiders say.
The couple, who had been inseparable, faced a turning point during a getaway to Japan in April, which was said to be a 'make or break' vacation. Despite being seen cosying up on the Tokyo subway, Taylor rocked up solo at the Met Gala in New York, sparking rumours of trouble in paradise as Harry was noticeably absent.
Sharing the news of the heartbreaking split, a source told The Sun: "Harry and Taylor have ended their relationship. They went through a rough patch after their trip to Japan and are taking some time apart. He's been in America and she's been in London. They made a lovely couple and it was obvious Taylor made Harry happy. Things have become strained recently though and they've taken some time out."
Whispers of a rift first emerged when Harry was a no-show at the Met Gala, where Taylor turned heads in her stunning ensemble. She dazzled with a high-necked top adorned with red leafy designs and a flowing white skirt, paired with a wooden corset bodice that was nothing short of striking, reports the Mirror.
With her hair sleekly styled back and minimal makeup, Taylor let her natural beauty steal the spotlight in the absence of her beau as the red carpet at the Met Gala was noticeably missing one of its regulars, Harry Styles. Fans were left puzzled as the pop star, known for his fashion-forward style, didn't make an appearance despite having hosted the event in 2019.
"Harry styles why aren't you at the Met Gala tonight WHY," a fan questioned on Twitter. The singer's fans have been eagerly awaiting his return to the public eye since he wrapped up his Love on Tour shows last year. Fans had high hopes that the A-list event would mark his return. Another fan expressed their yearly disappointment: "Why do I always hope to see Harry Styles at the MetGala? ? Every year is the same thing."
Despite only attending the Met Gala once before, fans believe Harry would have nailed this year's theme, Garden of Time. One fan confidently stated: "The Gala would have been no challenge for Harry Styles. He looks like a prince every time he dons a suit. All he needed was a tux with a flower and BOOM he'd slay."
Rumours of Harry dating Taylor Russell first surfaced last March when they were spotted together on what appeared to be a romantic walk. The pair were seen together again when Taylor attended Harry's Love On Tour concert in Vienna from the VIP area last July.
Harry publicly supported his girlfriend Taylor when she starred in The Effect at the National Theatre in London. He was spotted at the afterparty, where he and Taylor were seen getting cosy. Since then, they've been seen around London on multiple occasions, even enjoying a Boxing Day swim together at Hampstead Heath ponds. OK! has contacted Harry's representatives for comment on this story.
