Taylor Lautner is not one to shy away from the playful banter of Taylor Swift’s fans, known as “Swifties.” In fact, when it comes to being labeled as the singer’s “best ex,” Lautner takes it all in stride with a casual and humorous response.
For those who may not be familiar with the connection between Lautner and Swift, the two stars dated briefly in 2009 after meeting on the set of the film “Valentine’s Day.” Their relationship was short-lived but certainly made an impression on both fans and the media.
When People asked Lautner about being referred to as Swift’s “best ex,” he simply brushed it off with a lighthearted comment. “That sounds like a nice compliment to me. I will take it,” Lautner responded, clearly showing that he has no hard feelings about the label.
Adding to the humor, Lautner mentioned his wife, who coincidentally shares his first name. According to Lautner, his wife is a huge Swiftie, and has hilariously pointed out that he is now the only ex of Swift’s without a diss track. Rather than feeling offended, Lautner sees it as a positive and takes it in good spirits. “So that sounds like a nice thing. I’ll take it and run. No complaints here,” he added with a chuckle.
Despite their past relationship, Lautner and Swift have maintained a friendly and amicable dynamic. Their recent collaboration on Swift’s “I Can See You (Taylor’s Version)” music video further demonstrates their ability to work together professionally while keeping things light-hearted and enjoyable.
With a positive attitude and a good sense of humor, Lautner’s response to being called Swift’s “best ex” shows that he is not one to dwell on the past and is more than willing to laugh along with the playful taunts from fans. After all, what’s the harm in being dubbed as the “best ex” by fans of one of the biggest music icons of our time?
