Attention-grabbing statement from Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriend’s mother: “I don’t regret that she didn’t become a daughter-in-law”
Actress Denise Welch, mother of The 1975 frontman Matty Healy, has stirred up public attention with a candid comment: she feels relieved not to have become Taylor Swift’s mother-in-law.
During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live! on July 24, Welch was asked about Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department (2024), widely believed to be inspired by Swift’s brief romance with her son. Her response raised eyebrows:
“I’m glad I didn’t become her mother-in-law. It’s not that I dislike her—things just got too complicated. I’m not allowed to say anything, but she gets to write an entire album about it.”
The remark quickly sparked debate online. Some viewers considered the comment unnecessarily blunt and lacking discretion for someone connected to celebrities.
Timeline and Background
Taylor Swift and Matty Healy began dating around May 2023, just weeks after Swift split from long-time partner Joe Alwyn. The pair were seen publicly together, with Healy even attending several nights of Swift’s Eras Tour performances.
However, their whirlwind romance came to an end by late June 2023, reportedly due to conflicting schedules and long-term incompatibility. Some sources also cited intense fan backlash as a contributing factor.
The Album and the Family’s Response
Released in April 2024, The Tortured Poets Department features songs believed to reference Matty Healy, including Guilty As Sin?, I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can), and Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus. Fans speculated that Swift used the music to process the emotions of their short-lived romance.
Denise Welch said her son took the situation in stride. He is now happily engaged to model Gabbriette Bechtel, whom Welch described as “absolutely wonderful.”
Public Reaction
Welch’s comment quickly made the rounds on social media. Many Swift fans criticized her for reviving an old relationship and seemingly throwing shade at the pop star, especially since the romance lasted just a few weeks.
Others argued that even if Taylor Swift draws from personal experiences in her music, it doesn’t give others a free pass to make snide remarks.
