Matty Healy's mother, Denise Welch, leaves no room for ambiguity when it comes to her sentiments towards his former flame, Taylor Swift. Indeed, during a July 24th appearance on "Watch What Happens Live," Denise candidly confessed her "relief" at not landing a specific role post their fleeting 2023 romance—that of Taylor's future mother-in-law. "Not being her mother-in-law is a role I'm delighted to have missed out on," the "Coronation Street" star remarked, adding, "Mind you, I bear no ill will towards her; it was just a delicate situation."
As for her thoughts on Taylor's album, "The Tortured Poets Department," rumored to contain tracks inspired by Matty, Denise's response was less than diplomatic. "You can't expect silence when someone pens an entire album about it," she clarified, noting, "But Matty has taken it all with remarkable grace."
Since then, both Taylor and Matty have embarked on new journeys, with the "1975" frontman getting engaged to model Gabriella "Gabbriette" Bechtel. Speaking of his newfound love, Denise granted her seal of approval, gushing, "He's incredibly happy with his stunning fiancée Gabriette."
Denise isn't the only family member to weigh in on "TTPD." Shortly after the Grammy-nominated album's release, Matty's aunt, Debbie Dedes, also shared her perspective. "Nothing fazes him anymore," she told the Daily Mail in April 2024. "He won't be surprised by the songs; they both know what transpired."
While the 36-year-old Matty has refrained from publicly discussing his brief romance, he subtly referenced it during a Glastonbury Music Festival performance, catching Swifties' attention with a playful nod to the album. "Let me be genuine for a moment," Matty said in footage captured by Variety. "This moment is making me realize I might just be the best. Perhaps the finest songwriter of my generation." He continued, "The best, we say… A poet, if you please, ladies and gentlemen, that's what I am."
On Taylor's end, the 35-year-old has set her sights on another gentleman, as evidenced by her lock screen. Amid her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, which commenced shortly after her split with Matty, Travis offered an intimate glimpse into their romance via an Instagram photo dump. One particular snapshot revealed his phone screen, displaying a picture of them in Lake Como, Italy. Eulogizing their off-field escapades, Travis penned, "Had some adventures this offseason, kept it real."
