Tom Hiddleston's past girlfriends: See the actor's dating history

Tom Hiddleston was recently spotted kissing Taylor Swift on a beach in Rhode Island after Taylor split from her boyfriend of 15 months, Calvin Harris.

Fans have been in a frenzy over their blossoming relationship, but who has Tom dated in the past? Click through the gallery to find out...

Susannah Jennings

The couple met on the set of Wallander in 2008 and dated until 2011, when Tom's work commitments allegedly got in the way of his personal life. He told The Daily Mail how working towards becoming an actor had affected his relationships, and opened up about missing a friend's wedding before telling the newspaper that "acting demands everything." He said: "It was one of those crazy things where I'd said I'd be there – even if Spielberg called. And Spielberg did call and I wasn't there.

"We fell out really badly. It's OK now. He read me the riot act and then we went out and got slammed. Acting just demands everything and if you don't give it everything, there will be someone behind you who will."

Jessica Chastain

Jessica and Tom were allegedly dating in 2013, with a friend of the Zero Dark Thirty actress telling The Daily Mail: "Tom is taken with Jess and it's serious. Before Christmas she visited Britain to stay with him and meet all his family for the first time."

The couple also filmed Crimson Peak together in early 2014, however, Jessica threw doubt onto the relationship by stating she refuses to date actors. She told InStyle magazine: "I have a rule. No actors. I have dated an actor before, at Juilliard, but since then, I've only been on a couple of dates with one and I was so freaked out someone was going to take a picture of us, because they were famous."

Jane Arthy

The Night Manager actor was seen snuggling up to the record executive at Wimbledon, and the Editor-in-Chief of Elle magazine tweeted about the pair assuming they were together, writing: "I sat next to actor Tom Hiddleston and his girlfriend Jane #wimbledonfinal. He's a very funny man."

However, the actor put an end to the rumours following an interview with GQ when he hinted that he wasn't in a relationship, saying: "I understand the curiosity. One day I hope when there's really something to write home about, then I'll be able to talk."

Elizabeth Olsen

Although Tom was seen out with Elizabeth Olsen on several occasions, the Avengers: Age of Ultron star seemed to deny that she was dating the actor, telling Entertainment Tonight: "Honestly, those kind of rumours, to me, that's like a bunch of strangers saying a bunch of stuff that they don't know about. Some of them really care.

"That's their own personal interest. It's fine. Honestly, Tom and I, we work really well together. I would love to work with him again."

Lara Pulver

Back in 2013, Tom was seen going out to dinner with Sherlock actress Lara Pulver, sparking rumours that the couple might have been dating, especially as they were snapped with their arms around each other while laughing.

However, the duo did not address the rumours and were not seen out again. According to The Daily Mail, Tom's career is what has prevented him from finding a relationship. A friend of the star, who claims to have known him since university, told the newspaper: "Being so focused on success isolates him. Hundreds of people consider themselves his mate, but probably no more than half a dozen truly know him — if that. As for women, they are only allowed to get so close, then he moves on."

Kat Dennings

The pair were snapped holding hands after co-starring in Thor in 2010. However, neither of the pair confirmed a romance, and the couple were not seen together for a second time.