Joe Alwyn and Alison Oliver's GQ Berlin Reunion

Joe Alwyn and his "Conversations with Friends" co-star Alison Oliver recently reunited at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in Berlin. Alwyn, who is also the ex-boyfriend of Taylor Swift, was featured on the cover of GQ Germany's 2025 Men of the Year issue, a move public relations experts suggest is strategic for him to step out from the "Taylor Swift's ex" label.

Oliver, who starred alongside Alwyn in the BBC series, shared details about Swift's reaction to their on-screen intimate scenes. She recalled Swift being "totally cool" with the content, understanding it was part of Alwyn's job and the story's narrative, despite the surreal nature of the situation for Oliver.

Alwyn's GQ cover highlights his career achievements, with some suggesting it's a deliberate effort to assert his identity beyond his past high-profile relationship. Publicists note the timing, coinciding with interest in Swift's current relationship and potential wedding, as potentially significant for Alwyn's career positioning.