Matty Healy’s Mother Denise Welch Reacts to Taylor Swift Breakup: “It Was Tricky”
July 24, 2025 — In a rare public comment, Denise Welch, mother of The 1975’s Matty Healy, has finally addressed her son’s short-lived and highly publicized relationship with pop icon Taylor Swift — and she didn’t hold back.
During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with host Andy Cohen, Denise was asked about Taylor Swift’s 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department, which many fans believe was inspired by her breakup with Matty Healy.
“Obviously on pain of death can I talk about that episode,” Denise joked. “But not being her mother-in-law is a role that I’m glad that I lost.”
A Not-So-Subtle Comment on the Swift-Healy Split
While her tone was playful, the Taylor Swift and Matty Healy breakup clearly wasn’t without complications. Denise called the situation “tricky”, explaining:
“You’re not allowed to say anything, and then she writes a whole album about it.”
Still, she clarified that she holds no personal grudge against the global superstar.
“I haven’t got anything against her at all,” she said.
Matty Healy Has “Moved On” With Gabriette
Denise also confirmed that Matty Healy is now engaged to model Gabriella Bechtel, known professionally as Gabriette. The couple began dating in late 2023 and got engaged in June 2024.
“He’s very happy with his amazing fiancée Gabriella… who is gorgeous. So, we’ve moved on,” Denise said.
This engagement marks a new chapter for Healy after the intense public scrutiny of his relationship with Taylor Swift, which lasted only a few months in 2023.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Relationship Update
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift has been dating NFL star Travis Kelce since 2023. After nearly two years together, the couple recently made things official on Instagram, posting a carousel of sweet moments on Kelce’s profile.
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The Tortured Poets Department: Inspired by Healy?
Although Swift never directly confirmed the muse behind her Tortured Poets album, lyrics and fan theories heavily point to Matty Healy as inspiration for many of the emotional tracks.
Denise’s comment, “She writes a whole album about it,” seems to confirm those suspicions — even if unofficially.
Final Thoughts
This candid moment from Matty Healy’s mom gives rare insight into what went on behind the scenes of one of Taylor Swift’s most talked-about breakups. With both parties now happily moved on — Healy Matty Healy Taylor Swift breakup, Denise Welch Taylor Swift comment,with Gabriette and Swift with Kelce — fans can finally put the Tortured Poets era to rest.
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