There are celebrity couples the internet moves on from, and then there are Taylor Swift and Matty Healy, whose short-lived romance seems permanently preserved in the digital amber of gossip and controversy. From early dating whispers in 2014 to their chaotic comeback in 2023, this duo gave the internet enough material to write a dissertation. Unfortunately, it was not the fairytale fans had hoped for. Their reunion dragged in Healy’s messy past, sparked fan revolts, and inspired entire albums, and somehow, the saga still is not over.

The real tragedy? Not the breakup, but the damage Matty Healy’s mother, Denise Welch did to her own tear ducts by mentioning Taylor Swift.

Matty Healy was reportedly seen outside a West Hollywood restaurant comforting his mother, television personality Denise Welch, after she was spotted crying in public. Witnesses observed the musician standing close to Welch, gently offering support as she wiped away tears during the emotional exchange. The scene took place just days after Welch became the subject of intense online scrutiny, prompting speculation that the backlash may have taken a toll on her.

The 67-year-old recently drew ire from Taylor Swift’s devoted fanbase after making remarks about the pop star’s songwriting habits, particularly her tendency to reference former relationships in her lyrics. Swift's fans, known collectively as Swifties, responded with widespread criticism, viewing Welch's comments as dismissive and tone-deaf. The resulting backlash intensified discussions surrounding Matty Healy’s past relationship with Swift, a chapter many fans have not quite let go of.

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One might wonder what exactly Denise Welch said to provoke Swifties so fiercely, and enough to leave her in tears.

Matty Healy’s mother, Denise Welch, recently found herself at the center of fan outrage after commenting on Taylor Swift and her son’s brief romance. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Welch remarked, “Not being her mother-in-law is a role that I am glad that I lost,” referring to Swift’s latest album 'The Tortured Poets Department'. While she claimed to hold no grudge against Swift, the internet interpreted the comment as pointed.

She went on to describe the situation as “tricky,” noting that Swift’s ex-partners rarely have the freedom to speak out, despite becoming the subjects of her most intimate lyrics. “You are not allowed to say anything, and then she writes a whole album about it,” Welch said. She credited Healy for handling the backlash with grace and acknowledged his engagement to Gabriette Bechtel. Yet, the internet keeps digging up one thing or another about the two stars, whether it be claims that Taylor Swift was the heartbreaker or Welch now understanding that being a pop star’s ex is easier than being the pop star’s ex’s mom.

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