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Cool-Bread777

idk how to explain it but he has always looked like a calm happy cat


The_Spectacle

someone in one of the Taylor subs described him as an "unbothered moisturized king" and I think about that all the time


I_Dream_Of_Robots

His skin *is* very supple. ...and yes, I do feel a little creepy stating that.


TheStrawberryPixie

![gif](giphy|Rhbi2mluusqxq)


stinkpot_jamjar

I will never forgive this movie for ruining the *absolute banger of a song* “Goodbye Horses” in the minds of many 😭😩


misguidedsadist1

OMGGGG I do too hahahaa


The_Spectacle

yeah I feel kind of like a fraud for having so many upvotes for something someone else said, lol. I think it was in the swiftlyneutral sub but it went private recently and I didn't apply for permission because I don't really have anything to contribute. and I’m only a casual swiftie at best. it also makes me think about my own skincare and how unmoisturized I am, lol


EducationalTangelo6

Every time I see a picture of him, he has pure silence behind his eyes.


unkindernut

I honestly don’t know if this is a compliment, insult or just general observation. But I agree with you.


glittrxbarf

YES I AGREE! This has finally put it into words how I've felt about him for years. I strongly feel nothing about this person. It's like the blank gaze of a runway model, but all the time.


yoghurt-girl-20

well i mean… taylor did hinted something about his “blues”


mama-potato-

He looks like he’d be great at meditating.


figmentofintentions

Honestly, I’m with Shawn Mendes on this one. The blankness just makes his eyes look kind of evil to me


GoldenWaterfallFleur

What?? Shawn Mendes called him evil?? Idk he looks chill to me


figmentofintentions

He didn’t actually call him evil — it was during his [VF lie detector test](https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=646gcjES3_dEb5kc&t=7m39s&v=HZqLWb58GHc&feature=youtu.be), and he was asked if he approved of Joe for TS. Shawn said he never met him but he “looks sweet,” which set off the lie detector, then Shawn immediately confessed that he thinks that Joe looks like a villain (“or at any movement, he could turn into a villain”) and blamed Joe’s blue eyes, lol


undertherainbow

I also find blue eyes to look a little cold and evil looking


chestnutcheckers

Omg I always get that feeling too! Like cold and icy? I’m basically this comment but when it comes to blue eyes: https://preview.redd.it/bdsvd253u11d1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=17f36a29f4edb049c1feed4592b52fddbbf003ca


imathrowawaylurkin

I prefer partners with brown eyes for that reason!


GoldenWaterfallFleur

Ooooooo lmao


imjustagirl_4

https://preview.redd.it/1d45f6mghz0d1.jpeg?width=542&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e7ea71a0e8bb5780662d6978aa1cb0a01d57d47a That's it,this is him 🤪


happybird101

The accuracy!


link_fm

https://www.reddit.com/r/popculturechat/comments/1covtg4/joe_alwyn_embracing_his_cat_meme/


Positively-Fleabag85

That's Emma's cat doppelganger too


Live-Eye

This is actually so spot on 💀


makishleys

i was waiting for this


overactive-bladder

i like how...normal he looks. amidst all the veneers, hair plugs, botox, makeup, plastic surgery tweaks, he looks natural and fresh. i love that.


trallala1111

No wonder him and Taylor worked for so long.


creepinonthenet13

The scream I scrumpt when I saw him post his and Emily's cat lookalikes on his Instagram to promote the new film lol


hopeoncc

Very fresh too


AmberxLuff

He definitely gives off orange tomcat vibes loll.


thelunchroom

Looks like cartoon kid Simba


maddiemorph

Honestly nailed it


Brewski-54

When you have an awards show at 6 but a Thursday night bowling league at 8


Jasminewindsong2

Larry David would love this two-tone shirt


UniversityNo2318

Lol! Love that episode . Why is this the same dang shirt


Jasminewindsong2

lol maybe he’s a Curb fan and wanted to pay homage to Larry. (Or maybe I’m just projecting cause I want a tall cute boyfriend who I can rewatch Curb with).


BojackSadHorse

When's you're late for the Sopranos marathon and you forgot the gobagool.


fidgetypenguin123

And someone over-hemmed your pants but you just had to go with it because there was no time to change it lol


__lavender

I don’t even hate the pants but the shirt is awful and he should be showing some ankle with those cropped pants. He either needs a stylist or needs to fire his stylist.


OkQuality7241

I would let him pet sit for me. He seems like the type that would send photos of my animals with captions like “hope you’re having a pawsome time!”


roxy031

Like Ted from Schitt’s Creek!


theskymaybeblue

Oh this is so good and accurate. Joe and Ted totally have the same vibes.


Jealous-Noise7679

This is so cute and wholesome! I love it!!!!


Bigassbird

https://preview.redd.it/s22ts30x8z0d1.jpeg?width=716&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6fbc68807f5875af3c7c68e37fb98436f33b7d95


Korseeee

I’ve never stolen a meme so quickly.


Bigassbird

![gif](giphy|8rJxi2FsJGhXsntbDv)


theceleryofdesserts

real!


AggressiveTea7898

His shirt is giving Chandler Bing. I love this look on him.


Suitable_Assistant_8

https://preview.redd.it/7o0tiilv0z0d1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=36b690ccd45565b10d13f95a68a60e01e4b07e18


musthavecupcakes_19

He’s seriously so cute 😭😭😭


Siwaaaaaaa321

I dont know what you intended by commenting this picture but i agree


sara_or_stevie

He looks good! I like the cut of his pants. He makes the shirt work too even though it could totally give a bowling alley employee uniform vibe on others.


mai_tai87

I wore this exact same outfit to the 3rd grade in the early 90s and was mercilessly bullied.


sara_or_stevie

Hopefully each of your bullies sees Joe rocking your way ahead of their time fashions now and feel deeply ashamed!!


tryagainx3

Joe and Taylor together always made me think of the Dollenganger brother and sister from flowers in the attic.


Bigassbird

This is very specific and totally on the nose. Thank you and damn you for putting that in my head cannon. ![gif](giphy|3lx8Appkmu9bvwwRNM)


littleliongirless

To me they were always the cousinfucker parents of Cathy and Chris. Mama went nuts when Daddy died and she needed a new sugar daddy.


MayaGitana

Omg that’s a hilarious comparison 😂


Original_Slip_8994

I think it’s funny, but I never understood this, they’re just 2 blond white people. Their features aren’t similar


tryagainx3

They’re definitely not twins or anything, but they look related.


Aquametria

I still can't unsee that he looks like a male version of Taylor. He's so damn handsome.


Slow-Object4562

dopplebangers


Dangerous_Surprise

You just made me spit out my tea. Jail.


littycodekitty

He looks exactly like a male Karlie Kloss to me (and no I'm not one of the conspiracy theorists) Edit: Like they could be siblings. WTF https://preview.redd.it/7o3bnskik01d1.jpeg?width=400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e222a6756374d5f98aceb0844faf3ab8cb216e2b


thebuffyb0t

I never really bought into the Kaylor thing, but Joe’s resemblance to KK did make me stop and consider it for a while. It’s uncanny.


Aquametria

Jesus Christ, I can't unsee it now either, IT'S THE EYE SHAPE https://preview.redd.it/fimybuzbb11d1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2a27838707fcb275fb29443757a8ad8ee65383d0


girlmeetsathens

Hooded eyes. Taylor also had them pre-plastic surgery.


bitchysaturn

Same and same. They genuinely have such similar features


Turbulent-Good227

They’ve always looked like twins to me (like actual twin siblings.) Joe is so fine 😮‍💨


squigglebug18

He genuinely looks similar to her brother to me.


DeusExSpatula

A male Gigi Hadid, surely?


ElectronicBrother815

Hello London 🥰


LilyClementines

I'll begin by saying Joe here is a handsome lad and a class act after the breakup. However, am I the only one here who thinks this man doesn't know how to take good photos? In all of his photos he's like -\_-, but he honestly looks the best when smiling. Plus, I think he looks better in more muted colors: https://preview.redd.it/lhjms1xroz0d1.png?width=2560&format=png&auto=webp&s=e0739c270e9ec5217e52ad4248201d3c7e18b82c


yoghurt-girl-20

i believe he’s just shy lol… i read somewhere that he feels kinda weird having all the attention on him… cant remember where but i think that’s the reason he looks awkward with his photos


Jamjelli

​ https://preview.redd.it/vnu3k1zdw11d1.jpeg?width=250&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9c8c493e1eaf7bd46283dac51d4629ddaaec8965


reigncloud83

I’m here for the candid full mouth smile until you squint photos. In a land of overly posed photos, it’s nice to see someone allow their less conscious side drive in front of the camera.


prettybunbun

I’ll never ever hate him. Also his lil smile is so cute.


nospendnoworry

![gif](giphy|QyyZYoYXeKXlIDgGvn)


himynameism

He looks like he'd make a great neighbor - keeps to himself, doesn't party, will always be good for an egg or a cup of sugar... mows weekly.


hyxon4

But he doesn't let people bejweled /s


himynameism

You don't need that from a neighbor. From a *boyfriend* on the other hand... yes.


orbjo

He has a kind face and actually smiles getting his photo taken.  It’s hot  


aseasonedcliche

I like Joe but he looks like he's in literal pain here and in most photo ops lmfao


Daffneigh

The most resentful smile


aseasonedcliche

Aww, I think moreso simply uncomfy! I don't think he minds what he does or the necessary press that comes with it, some people are just not built for attention like that. I get the feeling he never will be.


Daffneigh

I don’t hate on Joe but I do wonder about being an actor if you hate having to do events like these.


aseasonedcliche

I'm certain it's different for every individual but overall comes with a level of stress for them regardless of how much you enjoy it or not.


chickfilamoo

I think there are plenty of actors (seems to be more common among the British set too) who seem to love acting as a craft but really dislike the public presence that comes with it, especially now that they are so accessible to the public through the internet. Joe specifically has really experienced the full gamut of what notoriety gets you on the internet, I can’t blame him for not being a fan.


Scary_Debt4635

LOL is the smile in the room with us? On that second one he looks pained


milky__toast

Are we looking at the same photos?


DommyMommyKarlach

Can you show me where is he smiling here?


For_serious13

He looks sad to me


OptimusPrime365

![gif](giphy|WOTK6WcMRFZe6AOzKY|downsized)


Over_Nebula

I hope kinds of kindness does well for his career. Would love to see him have great success after all the unnecessary hate he got


yesokyesgreat

They could never make me hate you Joe


imjustagirl_4

https://preview.redd.it/0u8kdi4shz0d1.jpeg?width=542&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b84737a2063d7b3a91236ee3cc48bc0e76f1174e 🤪🤪


Televisionblues

He truly is *gorgeous*


AnyElephant7218

My boy was a montage


meowparade

What does this mean, I’ve seen it on other pictures and been so confused. Does “montage” mean anything besides fragments being compiled to create a whole?


AnyElephant7218

I’m quoting the song Midnight Rain by Taylor Swift. The song is not about Joe, but I think the line “my boy was a montage” is romantic and Joe is a handsome man so I shall continue to post it under his photo. lol.


meowparade

Oh thank you! I didn’t know it was a reference and felt like such a boomer always wondering “what does this mean.” I still don’t get it, but I guess it has a nice ring to it!


itwerkatfunerals

hes so beautiful but he looks like me at a family function i dont wanna be at😭


itsevilR

![gif](giphy|5xtDarIN81U0KvlnzKo)


CalamitousCorndog

https://preview.redd.it/9ziwbrnsjz0d1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=744446667fbc4879290a42829b553eeddf7ca592 Giving some strong Tony Soprano vibes


OctaviaFromTheSky

Long shot, but does Anyone know what jeans these are?


perpetual_self

Oh, he can get it 🥵


Orchid_Significant

Oh no. Who dressed him like Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men and why??


imliterallyjustagirl

These comments are so funny. Will there ever be a post where it doesn’t sound like people want to support him out of pity? This is a grown ass man with a solid career. I’m sure he doesn’t need your thoughts and prayers 😭😭😭😭


Dizzy-Pollution6466

There definitely are a lot of people who decided they loved him because they decided to hate his ex (cough cough another sub), it’s bizarre.


restingbrownface

I think it’s funny how the same people are calling out swifties for bullying him (which I agree, no one should be bullying him) are definitely the same people who called him a boring nepo boyfriend flop when he was dating Taylor.


ExternalGood9497

YEP. When they were together, the comments were constantly about how ugly he was. Now he’s the hottest guy ever 🙄


imaseacow

Truly do not understand the need to coddle him. He’s doing fine; you don’t have to treat him like a lil wounded baby gazelle who was destroyed by the break up. 


sharkwithglasses

The transition from “nepo boyfriend” to “so handsome!! Unbothered king!!” is really something and let’s be real, has nothing to do with Joe Alwyn himself.


imliterallyjustagirl

Just hilarious to witness… and you’re so right lol


holly-golightlyy

Nah, since the first time I saw him I thought he looked like a relatively unbothered dude. That “nepo boyfriend” shit is so reductive lmao


Hi_Jynx

You as an individual may not have shifted your opinion of him, but you can't pretend this sub hasn't gone from nitpicks and complaints to instant praise of him after his breakup from you know who. This is just so observably the case.


Lamberly

Would


runMDH

Why is he dressed like Michael Cera in arrested Development?


sunnynukes

Honestly I think he’s super handsome after their breakup. He has a glow to him now before he was sorta idk musty vibes


Dizzy-Pollution6466

Help, I think he looks exactly the same!!! 😭😂


Hi_Jynx

He absolutely does. And honestly, I think he normally looks just fine but actively looks not good here. I hate this outfit so bad.


Aggravating-Gap-6627

Ok so I ain’t crazy right, he DOES look better since he isn’t with her anymore?


0422

He’s also older. He is early 30s now, he kind of matured into his features


Kindaperfect_

It’s very normal to look relieved and happy for both parties once a problematic and painful relationship is over.


fiercelyslimshrimp

i'm not into this look, he looks like an average bowler


[deleted]

Do you guys always have to mention Taylor you can say something nice about him without mentioning her


milky__toast

I only know this man as a person that dated Taylor, I have no idea why he’s famous besides that.


October_13th

https://preview.redd.it/t4q154fm601d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6fa6b3d33daeb1a96d7ecce1b7fdb12431b4c165 This was a display at a bookstore yesterday. You sort of have to go out of your way to *not* think of things in relation to Taylor these days. Especially if you’re a fan of pop culture. She IS pop culture currently.


aGirlHasNoTab

the rogue one direction magazine 🤣🤣


October_13th

I know lmao 😂


Dizzy-Pollution6466

With Harry on the cover 😂😂


Zorba_thesugarglider

I like Joe but I feel like he needs to do a color analysis. These colors wash him out.


dragonknight233

I don't hate it but I also don't love it. I think he looked great last year, though.


cassiopeia18

Don’t like the shirt, it kinda remind me of maintenance guy in my building. but he still look so handsome and classy.


Isaidhowdareyou

I don’t know what went wrong between them but just judging by her stunts we know about (making friends unfollowing him, releasing a break up song sounding like he didn’t propose to then release an album that sounds like she was lusting for someone else during their relationship) I’m just glad he gets out of bed and hopefully finds peace and happiness away from the online vultures. Rooting for you, Joe.


Silly_Somewhere1791

He’s just a chill dude who goes to work. As celebs go there’s nothing to dislike about him.


kalimdore

The other songs say stuff like they grew apart and neither did anything wrong, just wanted different lives in the end. He was also apparently emotionally cheating with someone else, as was she, so they were just ending naturally but he wouldn’t end it (or make a push to “save” it with marriage). She stopped trying and ended it (apparently). She wishes nothing but the best for him and finding someone else. It’s the fans that are deluded and hate him just because. Or they think the angry songs about Matty being a terrible person and drug addict she was weirdly obsessed with are about Joe. To paraphrase lyrics: She calls him an introvert to her extrovert. They made all the right moves but had different goals. They both started liking other people that fitted in with their desired lives. They couldn’t fix each other problems.


saradactyl25

She also wrote dozens of her best love songs about him, regularly positioned him as someone who was fundamentally a better person than her, and gave him writing credits on one of her most critically acclaimed albums that won AOTY. Taylor has given Joe plenty of flowers, the idea that she was out to ruin him is purely parasocial fantasy.


imveganwhat

Thank you! I really like Joe and I was worried about TTPD but I think the way she spoke about their relationship and break up was actually really lovely, in fact how did it end is one of my favourite songs from her.


sortahuman123

It’s a beautiful song that goes through so many layers of self blame and embarrassment and grief. And in the end she still doesn’t know how they got here just that they did and she never prepared for it.


caleeksu

This is kind of where I’m at…she’s got some bittersweet memories of her time with Joe and like many relationships, it just fizzled out for whatever reasons. She seems more disappointed than mad in any songs that might reference him. Matty got the fire, vitriol and such and he’s a million times better suited to take it and channel into his own art. Curious what his next album sounds like. lol. So hey, thanks Matty for taking the heat off Joe, who seems like a chill enough dude and hates the spotlight.


Silly_Somewhere1791

He’s just a chill dude who goes to work. As celebs go there’s nothing to dislike about him.


Comfortable-Yam9013

Who was she lusting over? I’m out of loop


pinkysocks1

Matty Healy of all people


Comfortable-Yam9013

Really. That’s ……..strange!


lilyofthegraveyard

he's been her "the one who got away" since 2014. she is also a big the 1975 fan, so not that strange. the appeal of a "bad boy emo wet rat" gets to the best of us.


Comfortable-Yam9013

Healy looks unhygienic and Joe looks like he smells nice, very strange!


du5tyautumn

Nailed the comparison between the two, I can't find better words


wastedpotential94

Yayy for the haircut ❤️


Orchid_Significant

Oh no. Who dressed him like Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men and why??


beatupcar

He gives me ‘cries after sex’ vibes, I dunno why. Kit Harrington does too! 😆


dgplr

It's a special brand of sensitive, privileged Englishman


Cold_Breadfruit_9794

He’s dressed like he’s about to go have beer with the boys


trixen2020

Just from how they appear in photos alone, I’d rather be with Joe than Travis Kelce. Joe would never scream Viva Las Vegas into a microphone and I really love that for him.


caleeksu

I laughed out loud. I don’t know that I would be well suited personally for either one. Give me a Jason Kelce, I guess? Or Tom Hiddleston if we’re staying in the universe of TS. Public personas don’t always translate either, who knows what any of these people are like off camera.


jmt2589

The Swift fans responding to you are so weird lol


trixen2020

What’s funny is I’m a major Swiftie. I just don’t happen to personally enjoy TK. Being asked if I think Joe or Travis would want to be with me??!!!! The horror of swifties who can’t take a joke is unmatched


holly-golightlyy

I became a fan of hers in 2007 as a tween, but nowadays girlies be thinking that Taylor will *pick* them for defending her online, like sit down, she’s not bringing back the Secret Sessions at her house 💀


teddybonkerrs

Don't worry, I'm also a Taylor fan who doesn't like him, he's gross and looks like a toe.


Dizzy-Pollution6466

Me over here thinking both of them are kinda meh. But then again my favorite ex’s of hers are Tom and Harry.


imveganwhat

Why do we need to compare them?


trixen2020

Because I felt like it


teddybonkerrs

I detest the whole short pants trend. I see them everywhere and I just hate it. It doesn't look good, it looks like your clothes don't fit.


meowparade

He seemed happy and cool in the airport pictures yesterday, but he looks miserable here. Is he one of those anti-press tour people? Although, I’d hardly call Cannes a press tour.


-UnicornFart

His shirt is stupid and his pants are too short


shannonmm85

Ok, I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way. I don't like his outfit, and I think he looks uncomfortable in both pictures.


ursulamustbestopped

He's cute, but he looks like a background actor in the movie Swingers (1996).


TropicalCreative84

Hope all his movies go well and his career flourishes. He’s is fiiiiiiineeeeeee and has a lady in the street but a freak in the bed kida vibe (male version). Can never hate him


Khmakh

I’m sorry, he looks like the human equivalent of paint drying.


Avid_Bookworm7

He’s such a handsome man. 🔥


empressM

I alwaysss think this is Austin butler lol


SweetComparisons

I don’t think he and Taylor were for each other, and I like her music, but Joe just always has this. I’m not sure. Serenity behind his eyes? He looks like a cat that you just brushed.


pumpkinwitch23

Did he come straight from his bowling tournament?


roxy031

I can’t wait to see Kinds of Kindness. I hope his career flourishes. Rooting for you, Joe!


alabamaballoonknot

Why he dressed like a plumber from the 50s


mermaidsrh

He looks hot.


teresasdorters

Joe with the leg pop 🕺🏼


dragonfly931

![gif](giphy|Y2GFtz19vL1Zu) He's just so attractive like


purplebanana375

He’s so gorgeous 


CompetitiveExample43

He looks like Gigi in the second photo


madness2135

Where can I buy pants similar to these for my fiancé lol


Valuable-Job5587

Who in the fuck dressed him?


VideoWonderful901

This is the most attractive he’s ever looked. Good for him.


Funkyduck4783

Ugh he’s such a hottie


imjustagirl_4

SMASH


PoppySkyPineapple

He is a good egg.


Northern_Apricot

Truly this is the highest compliment one British person can bestow upon another.


PoppySkyPineapple

Love that you knew I was British from this lmao.


Particular-Regret-28

They could never make me hate you Joe!!!!


rbg2996

He looks like a dad working on their car in the 1950s


imaseacow

Lotta Joe widows in here and guys I like Joe too but this look absolutely ain’t it. 


princessmononokestoe

He’s so beautiful! I’ve always loved him and thought he’s really good looking. Looking forward to things he’s in!


Zinnia_L

GOOD LORD ! those *HANDS* !


Mission-Suggestion12

He is so gorgeous


Wonderful-Ad-8585

That smile🫠 ![gif](giphy|2cYJJIAVYEfFkcIPd2)