Why Taylor Swift Chose Silence Over Scandal With Matty Healy
However, behind her glowing smile lies a chapter she's never spoken about, and that is her short-lived romance with Matty Healy and the disturbing headlines it left behind.
Taylor Swift Stayed Silent Even When She Could Have Exposed Matty Healy
Despite her reputation for penning lyrical revenge against exes, Swift held back after her 2023 fling with The 1975 frontman.
Insiders now claim she chose peace over chaos, refusing to speak out about his controversial behavior.
'Taylor isn't interested in a feud with Matty and has inadvertently been protecting him by not addressing the concerns she had when they were close,' an insider told the Daily Mail. 'She just wants to move on from the whole thing.'
'She could really have wreaked havoc if she wanted, but she didn't want to expose her fans to any more of the weirdness that being around Matty had exposed them to,' they added.
Swift's Reaction To Disturbing Revelations About Healy
Fans were initially shocked when Swift and Healy were linked, especially so soon after her breakup with actor Joe Alwyn.
However, the relationship fizzled almost as quickly as it began, reportedly ending after she learned of his questionable podcast remarks.
In February 2023, Healy shared that he had been caught watching a porn site infamous for degrading content.
'I think it literally was, like, Ghetto Gaggers was on the TV. It's just somebody just getting, like, brutalized,' he said, laughing.
The insider explained, 'Taylor was aware of the growing backlash about Matty's comments about porn, but someone had to sit her down and explain exactly what the videos he said he watched were about. Everyone in the room was disgusted, and that was when she knew that she couldn't be around him anymore.'
Taylor Swift's Exes Are No Concern To Travis Kelce
As the dust of her and Healy's relationship settled, Swift began dating Kelce, and sources say he's focused solely on the future.
'Travis is paying zero attention to her exes because he is her present and future,' a second insider shared. 'They lost their chance with someone he considers to be perfect, and he is giving her no advice on how to deal with Matty or anyone.'
The Swift-Healy drama resurfaced when Denise Welch, Healy's mother, made a pointed remark.
Welch said, 'Being her mother-in-law is a role that I am glad I lost.'
She continued, 'Listen, you're not allowed to say anything, and then she writes a whole album about it.'
Swift's 2024 album "The Tortured Poets Department" includes tracks believed to be aimed at Healy, most notably, 'The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived.'
Swift Silently Brushes Off Denise Welch's Shade
Many Swifties responded to Welch's apparent shade on social media, with most slamming her for not moving on from the pop diva.
One fan said Welch was "hiding so much animosity," while another added, "This is actually embarrassing behavior for her. Taylor has never publicly said a bad word about this woman. Taylor and Matt are both in new, happy relationships. Let them both be instead of being obsessed with your son's ex!'
Despite her fans defending her, Taylor Swift reportedly chose to stay above the drama after Welch's remarks.
Sources close to the pop star told the Daily Mail that while Taylor finds the comment 'a bit obnoxious,' she's committed to taking the high road. Instead of firing back publicly, Swift may use her signature method of lyrical storytelling if she chooses to respond at all.
The insider shared that Swift has no plans to engage in a public feud. Though she's known for crafting hit songs from personal experiences, she's also matured in how she handles criticism.
'She might just let it slide,' the source noted, adding that Swift still respects Welch and expects the situation to fade.
Taylor Swift May Respond If Provoked Further
While Swift remains unfazed and focused on her current happiness, she isn't entirely ruling out a response.
The source emphasized that she's content with life and not interested in stirring unnecessary drama unless pushed.
'If Denise continues to talk and bash Taylor,' the insider said, 'then Taylor would say something.'
Essentially, Swift's silence shouldn't be mistaken for weakness as she's watching, and the decision to escalate or end the tension now rests with Welch.
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