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Alwyn

British

/ ˈɔːlwɪn /

noun

William. 1905–85, British composer. His works include the oratorio The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (1936) and the Suite of Scottish Dances (1946)

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The then Archbishop of Wales, Alwyn Rice Jones, tried to put the concerns to rest saying he had spoken to Pierce and been reassured.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Behind Jupe, his co-stars Joe Alwyn, Jessie Buckley — who also won the drama actress Golden Globe — and Paul Mescal looked on like proud parents, hugging each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

Zhao adapted the book in partnership with O'Farrell, and the film also stars Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn and Jacobi Jupe as Hamnet.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Though she has taken a few years off from her hosting duties—namely when she dated British actor Joe Alwyn from 2017 until 2023—the singer’s parties have become one of Hollywood’s most talked-about A-list gatherings.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025

Reetika swooned over the way Alwyn Brier played Finlandia on the piano.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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