Tom Hiddleston and Benedict Cumberbatch took the high road when an opportunity to talk about Taylor Swift presented itself.

Hiddleston's alleged break-up with Swift had been much talked about just as their brief time together was. Through it all, the 35-year-old actor kept mum and still refuses to say anything about the 26-year-old singer and their relationship.

The British actor grazed the cover of Interview magazine where fellow actor and friend, Cumberbatch, conducted the interview for the publication's spread, News AU noted. Since it was the "Sherlock" star, who had all the liberty to ask questions to Hiddleston, the latter was again able to dodge to speak about his much publicized romance with Taylor.

"There's another weight of us being in the public eye, which is this presumption that, because your work and your promotion work is very public, your private life should be, too," Cumberbatch said.

He then continued to explain why he chose not to ask the question everyone wanted to know, which is Tom's personal life and his short-lived relationship with the Grammy award-winning singer. Cumberbatch, ended his opening spiel with "I'm not going to get into that. So that door is closed, dear reader." Hiddleston appreciated Benedict's words and thanked his friend for it, mentioned Unreality TV.

Whether or not the two friends had talked about Tom's personal life, fans will still enjoy the his fabulously hot pictures in the Interview magazine, which will be available on Oct. 4.

Tom and Taylor first met at the MET Gala held in May 2016. At the time, Swift was still dating DJ, Calvin Harris. Right after the DJ and the country singer broke up in June, the latter was seen getting cozy with Hiddleston along a beach in Rhode Island. Then, just after three months of dating, Hiddleswift called it quits.

As of press time, Tom Hiddleston is busy on the set of "Thor: Ragnarok" while Taylor is being rumored to be getting closer to his ex, Calvin Harris.

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Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch, Taylor Swift