Denise Welch says son Matty Healy has ‘moved on’ from relationship with Taylor Swift

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25 Jul 2025 • 6:06 PM MYT
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  • Denise Welch, mother of The 1975 frontman Matty Healy, has commented on his brief 2023 relationship with pop star Taylor Swift.
  • Welch expressed relief at not becoming Swift's mother-in-law, despite clarifying she holds no ill will towards Swift.
  • She highlighted the irony that while she was unable to discuss the relationship, Swift released an entire album, The Tortured Poets Department, widely interpreted to be about Healy.
  • Welch confirmed that Healy has taken the situation "in completely good grace" and is now engaged to model Gabbriette.
  • Healy himself remained tight-lipped when asked about the album, stating he hadn't listened much but presumed it was good.

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