Joe Jonas and Taylor Swift began dating in the summer of 2008, both being rising teen pop stars on the music circuit. Their four-month relationship ended when Jonas reportedly broke up with Swift in a phone call Swift described as lasting 27 seconds in October 2008. Swift spoke openly about the breakup on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and channeled her feelings into songs including Forever and Always from her 2008 album Fearless. The brief romance became one of the most publicized pop star breakups of the era and drew intense fan commentary for years afterward.
- How they met
- Both were teen pop stars in 2008 who crossed paths on the music circuit before beginning their relationship.