Harry Styles fans ‘heartbroken’ as he ends 14-month romance with Taylor Russell following Japan trip

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Former One Direction member Harry Styles has called it quits with actress Taylor Russell after a 'make or break' trip together.

Harry Styles and Taylor Russell, 30, had been in a relationship for 14 months.

The singer-songwriter embarked on a romantic getaway to Japan with Taylor in April and it served as a pivotal moment for their relationship.

Their last public appearance together was on the subway in Tokyo. However, during this month's Met Gala in New York, Taylor attended solo, without Harry by her side.

Harry Styles and Taylor Russell have called it quits, confirms friend

Several weeks following their last public appearance together, Taylor Russell, 29, made a solo appearance at the glamorous New York Met Gala, while Styles, 30, remained in London on the other side of the Atlantic.

According to friends, the couple decided to end their relationship after spending time together in the far east.

A pal said, “Harry and Taylor have ended their relationship. They went through a rough patch after their trip to Japan and are taking some time apart," as per The US Sun.

The pal added, “He’s been in America and she’s been in London. They made a lovely couple and it was obvious Taylor made Harry happy. Things have become strained recently though and they’ve taken some time out.”

Harry Styles was planning to start a life with Taylor Russell

Previously, Harry Styles was said to be completely "besotted" and spoke about wanting to begin a family with the Canadian actress, showing he's grown up a bit from his twenties to his thirties.

In a statement, he stressed feeling like he's had a lot of life experiences already and loves Taylor deeply. He noted he wants to start a family with her, signaling a new chapter in his life.

It's not clear when Harry and Taylor started dating, but they were both at the 79th Venice International Film Festival in September 2022.

Prior to his relationship with Russell, Styles dated Olivia Wilde from January 2021 until their split in November 2022, as per Daily Mail.

Styles has been previously linked with several high-profile women, including Taylor Swift, Kendall Jenner, Emily Ratajkowski, Camille Rowe, Olivia Wilde, and most recently, Russell.

Tragically, in 2020, his former girlfriend Caroline Flack, who hosted 'The X-Factor' and was 14 years his senior, took her own life.

Styles, who was just 17 when they briefly dated in 2011, was deeply affected by their breakup.

His mother Anne Twist, who remained close to Flack in subsequent years, shared a heartfelt poem on social media following Flack's sudden death.

Internet 'heartbroken' as Harry Styles and Taylor Russell ends romance

Following the news of Harry Styles and Taylor Russell ending their relationship, numerous internet users have shared their opinions and reactions on Facebook.

One said, "I was really wanting this to work out for Harry and Taylor. I hope this was a mutual decision and neither one is heartbroken." Another mocked, "He prefers older women." A third wrote, "Oh no! My heart is breaking."

Someone else added, "He has too many options. Celebrity men are breaking hearts cause they can." Another netizen wrote, "Breaking news has gone breaking my heart waaahhhhhh. No one gives a rats left nut."

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