Tom Hiddleston and Taylor Swift: Romance as 'showmance'?

06 July 2016 - 08:49 By Staff reporter

Actor Tom Hiddleston may be pulling off his best performance yet, with his relationship with singer-songwriter Taylor Swift rumoured to be a "showmance". ACTOR Tom Hiddleston may be pulling off his best performance yet, with his relationship with singer-songwriter Taylor Swift rumoured to be a "showmance".Following initial reports of the romance a couple of weeks ago, when pictures of the two kissing in Rhode Island surfaced, Hiddleston and Swift have been at the centre of public criticism, with many questioning the authenticity of the relationship.Various media reports have questioned whether the two pairing up is a sad public relations attempt to garner more publicity, with their paparazzi sightings painting the picture of forced photo opportunities.On Monday, Swift threw a beach party in celebration of America's Independence Day where Hiddleston was seen sporting a vest written "I heart TS", with a matching fake tattoo on his bicep - a move that had the man who'd be James Bond dubbed a "hectic, manic fan girl" and a "tweenager".The overt nature with which the two have been pledging their allegiance to each other has added fuel to the romance-for-show fire, with paparazzi seemingly always there for the perfect snap.Add to this, Swift's penchant for famous partners - such as former boyfriends Harry Styles and Calvin Harris - and the rumour mill continues to swirl. The two have yet to officially confirm their relationship. ..

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