Following a brief but passionate love affair, Taylor Swift and Matty Healy have called it quits. The whirlwind romance, which seemingly began shortly after Taylor’s split from Joe Alwyn, has ended, according to multiple sources.
The couple’s history dates back almost a decade to their first meeting in December 2014. During a Shazam Top 20 radio interview, Matty mentioned how he met Taylor at one of his concerts in Hollywood, adding that they swapped numbers.
By January 2015, the lead vocalist of The 1975 admitted that they had kept in touch as music industry colleagues, similar to many in their profession. He was quick, however, to dismiss any speculation about a romantic relationship at that time, labelling such rumours as entirely false in a 2DayFM interview.
Despite his denials, rumours of a potential romance continued, forcing Matty to clarify again in March 2016. While acknowledging Taylor as talented and beautiful, he confirmed their relationship was strictly platonic.
Any rumours of a relationship with Taylor led Matty to voice his frustration with the media’s constant questioning in a now-removed tweet. He said that despite not dating her, the continuous inquiries led him to make statements that could be misconstrued.
In the intervening years, Matty was linked romantically to Gabriella Brooks, Halsey, and FKA twigs, while Taylor had relationships with Calvin Harris, Tom Hiddleston, and Joe Alwyn, her partner, for six years.
However, in the recent past, Taylor and Matty found common ground in their shared passion for music.
In November 2022, Matty disclosed that his band had worked with Taylor on a track for her Midnights album, but the collaboration has yet to reach the public. Despite the circumstances, he praised Taylor during an appearance at Audacy’s DTS Sound Space.
To further dispel any notion of ill-will, Matty invited Taylor to perform her song “Anti-Hero” and an acoustic version of The 1975’s “The City” at a concert in London earlier this year. In a playful moment, Matty declared that he wouldn’t be kissing any fans that night out of respect for Taylor.
TMZ was the first to report the breakup of Taylor Swift and Matty Healy.
Their whirlwind romance may have been short-lived, but it seems like Taylor Swift and Matty Healy managed to remain friends, bonded over their shared love for music. As two influential figures in the music industry, their paths will likely cross again, and fans will undoubtedly watch for future collaborations between the pair. Until then, both artists continue to create music and influence others, reminding us all about the highs and lows of life and love.
