Denise Welch, the mother of musician Matty Healy, recently expressed her candid thoughts about her son’s former relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live. Welch humorously remarked that she is relieved not to be Swift’s mother-in-law, saying, “Not being her mother-in-law is a role that I’m glad that I lost.” She clarified that her feelings towards Swift are not negative, but acknowledged that the relationship was complicated.
Welch also commented on Taylor’s album, The Tortured Poets Department, which is rumored to contain tracks inspired by her son’s brief romance with Swift. She noted, “Listen, you’re not allowed to say anything and then she writes a whole album about it,” emphasizing the unexpected nature of such creative expression. However, she added that Matty has handled the situation with humor and grace.
Since their breakup, Healy has moved on and is reportedly engaged to model Gabriella “Gabbriette” Bechtel, a development that Welch supports wholeheartedly. This new engagement seems to have brought positivity in Healy’s life, suggesting that he is in a good place moving forward.
Overall, the light-hearted banter from Welch shows that, despite past tensions, both parties are now in happy places in their lives.