Taylor Lautner, known for his role in the Twilight Saga, recently shared his thoughts on Taylor Swift’s re-release of her album “Speak Now,” which includes previously unreleased songs. Lautner and Swift briefly dated in 2009, and one of the album’s tracks, “Back to December,” is believed to be about their relationship.
Taylor Swift’s re-release of “Speak Now” has generated high anticipation among fans. This new version, titled “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version),” contains six never-before-released songs from the original recording sessions. The album, initially released in 2010, was both a commercial and critical success, considered one of Swift’s finest works. It’s part of Swift’s ongoing effort to regain control of her early music catalog, which was sold without her consent in 2019.
Lautner and Swift’s relationship began in 2009 when they were both rising stars. However, the romance was short-lived, leading to their breakup later that year. The song “Back to December” is widely believed to be inspired by their relationship. Lautner had never publicly commented on the song or their relationship until this recent interview.
In the interview with Entertainment Tonight, Lautner expressed his admiration for Swift’s re-release efforts, acknowledging her as a talented artist. He also shared his excitement about the new songs included in the re-release, although he hadn’t yet had the chance to listen to all of them.
One of the new songs in the re-release, “Dear John,” is rumored to be about Swift’s relationship with musician John Mayer. When asked about the song and Mayer, Lautner showed diplomacy by praising Mayer’s musical talent and expressing good wishes for him.
While Lautner didn’t comment directly on the song rumored to be about him, his overall support for Swift and her music was evident. As Swift continues re-releasing her early music catalog, it’s likely that more of her former partners will be asked to share their thoughts on their past relationships and her music.
Taylor Lautner’s comments offer insight into his past relationship with Taylor Swift and the ongoing speculations surrounding the songs on the album. They also underscore the diplomatic approach taken when discussing sensitive topics like relationships and the work of fellow musicians.
