Back in 2015, a picture of Taylor Swift and Hozier at Sam Smith’s exclusive Grammy after-party sent the internet into a frenzy. The two were spotted looking adorable together, sparking plenty of speculation about their relationship status.
An insider at the party told E! News that Taylor and Hozier spent a lot of time chatting and enjoying each other’s company throughout the night. “They were hanging out a lot and talking with each other,” the source shared. “They looked really cute together.”
While there were no obvious romantic gestures, a few moments caught the attention of partygoers—including Taylor sweetly kissing Hozier on the cheek. The pair were still seen talking and hanging out well into the early hours, with one guest recalling spotting them at 3:30 a.m
This wasn’t the first time Taylor and Hozier had been seen together. Just five days earlier, the two attended a Haim concert in Los Angeles. And before that, in October, Taylor had posted a video of herself jamming out during one of Hozier’s concerts, pretending to play instruments along with the music.
Their bond extended beyond just music events—Hozier even spent time with Taylor in Nashville, where he got a firsthand experience of her famous fan interactions. Speaking to Billboard, he recalled, “Hanging out with Taylor as she was baking cookies for her fans was as surreal and wonderful as you’d imagine. She’s a very impressive human being.”
The Grammy after-party was held at a private Bel Air estate, hosted by Hangar 1 Vodka and Dobel Tequila. The guest list was stacked with big names, including Katy Perry, Rita Ora, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Skrillex, and Diplo.
Though nothing romantic ever came of the viral moment, the night cemented a fun chapter in Swift and Hozier’s friendship, and fans still look back on it as a sweet and unexpected duo in music history.