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Joe Alwyn Spotted On Late-Night NYC Walk With Comedian Mary Beth Barone

Taylor Swift's ex was seen strolling across the Williamsburg Bridge with the stand-up performer in New York City.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

Joe Alwyn is generating fresh buzz in New York City after being spotted out on the town with comedian Mary Beth Barone. The British actor and the stand-up performer were seen taking an evening walk across the Williamsburg Bridge on Thursday night, enjoying a casual outing in the city. Witnesses noticed the pair making their way across the elevated pedestrian path connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan during the late-night hours. Reports indicate that the duo appeared relaxed as they explored the neighborhood together before continuing their evening.

Who is joe alwyn dating now

Ever since his high-profile breakup with pop superstar Taylor Swift, Alwyn has kept his personal life out of the spotlight. The former couple ended their six-year romance in early 2023, after maintaining a relationship that was deliberately shielded from constant media attention. Since the split, Alwyn has concentrated on his acting projects while remaining guarded about his private affairs. Because the star rarely makes public appearances outside of movie sets and red carpet premieres, any sighting of him in public quickly draws attention. Fans noticed his evening stroll with Barone, sparking immediate online chatter over whether the outing was a romantic date or simply a friendly walk between acquaintances.

Who is mary beth barone

Mary Beth Barone is a prominent stand-up comedian, writer, and actress known for her appearances in live shows, comedy programs, and digital media. Based in New York, she has built a solid reputation in the local comedy scene thanks to her sharp observational humor and engaging stage presence. Neither Alwyn nor Barone has issued any public statement regarding their Thursday night outing across the bridge. Regardless of the exact dynamic between the two, Alwyn's appearance in the city marks one of his most visible public excursions since his major career updates in recent months. As discussion surrounding the evening walk continues to build on social media platforms, pop culture followers remain eager to see if the pair will be seen together again. For now, Alwyn's outing has certainly reignited interest in his post-breakup dating life.

The backstory

Verified moments, in order.

Joe Alwyn: The Career, the

A lead role launches his screen career. A closely guarded relationship with Taylor Swift brings another level of attention. These are the milestones behind the actor’s public profile.

  1. A film debut with top billing

    Joe Alwyn — A film debut with top billing

    Alwyn makes his feature-film debut as the title character in Ang Lee’s Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. He plays a young American soldier brought home from Iraq for a victory tour.

  2. 2017-05

    The Swift relationship becomes public

    Joe Alwyn — The Swift relationship becomes public

    Reports reveal that Alwyn is dating Taylor Swift. The relationship begins in 2016, but the couple largely keeps its day-to-day life out of public view—a boundary that becomes central to their years together.

  3. A place in The Favourite

    Joe Alwyn — A place in The Favourite

    Alwyn plays Samuel Masham, the courtier who marries Emma Stone’s Abigail, in The Favourite. The role puts him in Yorgos Lanthimos’s royal power struggle alongside Stone, Oli.

  4. 2020–2021

    William Bowery gets a name

    Joe Alwyn — William Bowery gets a name

    Swift confirms in November 2020 that Alwyn is William Bowery, the pseudonymous co-writer. He also co-writes songs on Evermore. His production work on Folklore earns him a Grammy when the album wins album of the year in 2021.

  5. 2022-05

    Conversations With Friends arrives

    Joe Alwyn — Conversations With Friends arrives

    Alwyn stars as Nick Conway, a married actor drawn into an affair with a student, in the television adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Conversations With Friends. The series gives him a central screen role opposite Alison Oliver.

  6. 2023-04

    The breakup becomes public

    Joe Alwyn — The breakup becomes public

    News of Alwyn and Swift’s split emerges in April, ending their roughly six-year relationship in the public record. The news arrives shortly after Swift begins her Eras Tour.

  7. 2024-06

    Alwyn addresses the aftermath

    Joe Alwyn — Alwyn addresses the aftermath

    In an interview, Alwyn describes the relationship as lasting more than six and a half years and discusses the difficulty of having its end dissected publicly. He declines to disclose whether he remains in contact with Swift or is dating someone else.

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People also ask

Who was Joe Alwyn spotted with in New York City?
Joe Alwyn was seen taking a late-night walk across the Williamsburg Bridge with comedian and writer Mary Beth Barone.
Are Joe Alwyn and Mary Beth Barone dating?
Neither Joe Alwyn nor Mary Beth Barone has publicly commented on the nature of their late-night NYC walk, leaving it unclear if they are dating or just friends.
When did Joe Alwyn and Taylor Swift break up?
Joe Alwyn and Taylor Swift ended their six-year relationship in early 2023.