Joe Jonas has spoken publicly about Taylor Swift for the first time in years, offering rare comments about his former relationship with the pop superstar nearly two decades after their teenage breakup. The 36-year-old singer addressed the subject during a recent interview with Esquire alongside brothers Nick and Kevin Jonas.

When asked about Swift’s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, Joe said he had heard parts of it and praised her success, calling her “the biggest artist out there right now,” adding that the record contains “some very catchy melodies.” His remarks were brief but respectful, marking his first notable acknowledgment of Swift in a long time.

Jonas and Swift famously dated in 2008 as up-and-coming teen stars, but the relationship ended abruptly. Swift later revealed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that Joe ended things over the phone in a call that allegedly lasted just 27 seconds — a moment that became one of the most cited stories in early-2010s celebrity pop culture.

While Swift has referenced the breakup in earlier songs, both artists have gone on to build massive careers and separate personal lives in the years since. Joe married actress Sophie Turner in 2019, though the pair finalized their divorce last year. Taylor Swift is currently engaged to NFL star Travis Kelce, with the couple frequently in headlines as one of entertainment’s most-watched relationships.

In the interview, Joe was also asked about his love life post-divorce. He joked that touring schedules make dating “nearly impossible,” saying, “Five shows in a row doesn’t make it easy to meet someone for coffee.” He added that although he’s not on dating apps, he has occasionally met new people through Instagram and TikTok.

Earlier this year, fans speculated that Joe might finally be more at peace with the past after he acknowledged a fan referencing Taylor’s 2021 rerelease track Mr. Perfectly Fine — a song widely believed to be about him — replying, “Thanks for noticing.”

For Swift fans, the comment is a small yet meaningful moment of closure. For Jonas, it marks a subtle reset in the public narrative between two of pop music’s most recognizable names.