The Relationship Journey of Taylor Swift and The 1975's Matty Healy

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Taylor Swift dated Joe Alwyn for six years before confirming their breakup in April 2023. Shortly after, she was linked to Matty Healy, the lead singer of The 1975. However, their relationship faded as fast as it started.

In May 2023, a source exclusively told Us that Taylor Swift and Matt Healy were looking to give their past relationship another shot. Both Swift and Healy are friends and collaborators with Jack Antonoff, and they were enjoying reconnecting and having a good time together.

Healy and Swift first sparked romance rumors in 2014 when they were seen wearing each other’s merch. Later, Healy faced criticism for saying it was “emasculating” to date someone more famous than him.

In an interview with Q Magazine in 2016, Healy expressed his surprise at the world's fascination with Taylor Swift. He mentioned that if he had actually dated Swift, he would have been overwhelmed by the attention and pressure that comes with being her boyfriend. He later clarified his comments.

Swift and Healy's second try at a relationship faced additional controversy when comments Healy made about Ice Spice and her ethnicity resurfaced during a podcast interview in February 2023. This led to their breakup. Ice Spice later shared with Billboard that Healy had apologized multiple times for his offensive remarks.

Let's take a look back at the timeline of Swift and Healy's relationship.

November 2014

Speculation about Taylor Swift and Matty Healy started when Swift was seen attending multiple concerts of The 1975. Adding fuel to the fire, she was photographed wearing merchandise from his band, while Healy showed his support by wearing a 1989 T-shirt during one of their performances.

In January 2015, Swift seemed to address speculation about her romantic relationships on social media. She tweeted, "As my 25th birthday gift from the media, I'd appreciate it if you stopped assuming all my friends are dating me." She also included the hashtag "#thirsty."

In an interview, Healy addressed the rumors about a romance with Swift, stating that they simply exchanged numbers like many people do and occasionally spoke. He emphasized that there is no relationship between them, highlighting the distance between them - with Swift being the biggest pop star in the world and Healy being in Australia. He found it amusing how people easily believe such speculations.

Although the rumors eventually faded away, Healy caused a stir when he discussed his interactions with Swift in a 2016 interview, describing it as "emasculating" to be linked to the pop star. However, he later clarified his remarks in an interview with Elle, expressing his deep respect and admiration for Swift.

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November 2022

Healy mentioned that his band had some involvement in Swift's 2022 album, Midnights, but the project was never released. He expressed admiration for Swift, stating that she is incredible.

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January 2023

April 2023

During The 1975's concert at London's O2 Arena, Swift surprised fans with a special appearance. She performed an acoustic rendition of her song "Anti-Hero" and also did a cover of The 1975's popular hit "The City."

Early May 2023

Us Magazine recently confirmed Taylor Swift's breakup from Joe Alwyn. A source shared exclusively that fame played a role in their split. The insider revealed that Joe, known for his shyness, struggled with the attention that came with dating one of the most popular singers in the world. He found it challenging to constantly be in the spotlight.

Swift and Healy were spotted together again weeks after her breakup. Healy was seen in the VIP section of Swift’s Nashville Eras Tour concerts, where he even joined opener Phoebe Bridgers on stage at the May 6 show.

Although they didn't directly talk about their relationship status, they appeared to send each other mysterious messages during their respective tours. At one of her Nashville shows, Swift mouthed, “This is about you. You know who you are. I love you,” to the camera. Healy did a similar thing days earlier during The 1975's performance in the Philippines.

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Mid-May 2023

In mid-May 2023, the couple was seen enjoying a romantic dinner in New York City with their mutual friend Antonoff. Following this, Healy showed his support for Swift at one of her Eras Tour performances in Philadelphia. Additionally, he was spotted having a great time jamming with Swift's dad in a stadium suite.

During a break in her tour, Taylor Swift was seen leaving Electric Lady recording studio in Lower Manhattan with Healy on May 15. Later, at her concert in Massachusetts on May 20, Swift shared with the audience, "I don’t know, I’ve just never been this happy in my life - in all aspects of my life - ever before."

June 2023

Only a short time after starting their relationship, Taylor and Matt decided to end things. According to a source, they are no longer together romantically. Although they enjoyed their time together, their relationship was never too serious.

Even after their breakup, the ties between them remained. In late 2023, a misprinted version of Taylor's album "1989 (Taylor’s Version)" was released. This misprint included an alternate verse in the lyrics of the vault track "Slut!" and listed Healy as a co-writer.

Editor's P/S:

It is interesting to note the dynamics of Taylor Swift and Matty Healy's relationship. Despite their initial chemistry and shared interests, their relationship was met with challenges and controversy. Healy's comments about the pressures of dating someone more famous than him, as well as his resurfaced remarks about Ice Spice, highlighted the complexities of their situation.

The couple's second attempt at a relationship seemed to face similar obstacles, leading to its eventual end. However, it is noteworthy that they remained on good terms, with Healy even being credited as a co-writer on a misprinted version of Swift's album. This suggests that despite their romantic differences, they maintained a level of mutual respect and support.