Taylor Swift has a reputation for writing songs about her exes, but her latest romance might inspire a different tune. The pop superstar, 33, is dating Matty Healy, the 34-year-old frontman of the British rock band The 1975, and they are not afraid to show their affection in public.
The new couple confirmed their relationship when they were seen kissing on a date in New York City earlier this month, as captured by a fan on social media. They were joined by Swift’s collaborator Jack Antonoff and his fiancée Margaret Qualley at Casa Cipriani, a celeb hotspot where they enjoyed Italian cuisine and wine. A witness told Page Six that Swift and Healy were “cuddling and kissing” as they waited for their food.
Swift and Healy have been spotted together multiple times since speculation began that they are an item. They have attended each other’s concerts, bonded with Swift’s dad, and even spent time at her recording studio. Sources say that Healy has been staying at Swift’s house while he was in America, and returning to her home after the recording sessions.
But while Swift and Healy seem to be in a blissful state of love, there is one person who is not happy about their romance: Healy’s ex-girlfriend Meredith Mickelson. The 23-year-old model was shocked and hurt when he started dating Swift soon after their breakup. She thought he was just working with Swift in the studio, but he ghosted her and went public with Swift four weeks later.
Mickelson told her pals: “I hope he treats her better than he treated me.” A source close to Mickelson said: “She did not see this coming at all. All the time Matty was in the studio with Taylor, she thought nothing of it. He’d spend the day in the studio and then come home to her.” The source also said that friends Mickelson confided in are “quite angry with how Matty treated her”.
Mickelson and Healy were dating as recently as February, when he was also visiting Swift at her recording studio. They met through mutual friends and had a low-key relationship for a few months. Mickelson is a successful model who has appeared on the covers of Vogue Turkey and Elle Bulgaria. She has also dated other celebrities, such as Ethan Dolan and Kian Lawley.
Swift, on the other hand, split from her boyfriend of six years Joe Alwyn before dating Healy. The former couple had a private relationship that rarely made headlines, but sources say they grew apart due to their busy schedules and different priorities. Alwyn is an actor who has starred in films such as The Favourite and Harriet. He has not commented on Swift’s new romance.
Swift is yet to make a direct comment on the whole thing, but a speech at her latest concert implied things are going pretty well between them. Ahead of singing a surprise song – which Swift does twice every night – she told the Massachusetts crowd that she’s “never been happier” in her life.
“I want you all to know that I’ve never been this happy in my life, in all aspects of my life, ever before,” she said. “And I just wanna thank you for being a part of that,” she sweetly added to her adoring fans. “It is not just the tour, I just, I don’t know… I feel like for the first time everything makes sense.”
Swift has been on a roll lately with her music career, releasing two critically acclaimed albums Folklore and Evermore last year, re-recording her old albums to regain ownership of her masters, and winning multiple awards including Album of the Year at the Grammys. She is currently on her Eras Tour, which features songs from all nine of her albums.
Healy is also a successful musician who leads The 1975, a band known for their eclectic mix of pop, rock, electronic, and indie music. They have released four albums so far, with their latest one Notes on a Conditional Form earning them two Brit Awards nominations this year. They are also working on their fifth album called Drive Like I Do.
Swift and Healy have a lot in common when it comes to their passion for music, but they also have some differences that might spice up their relationship. Swift is a global superstar who has been in the spotlight since she was a teenager, while Healy is more of an indie darling who has a rebellious streak. Swift is known for her wholesome image and catchy songs about love and heartbreak, while Healy is known for his outspoken views and edgy songs about sex and drugs.
But despite their contrasting personalities, they seem to have found a connection that transcends their fame and genres. They have been supportive of each other’s work, exchanging compliments on social media and wearing each other’s merchandise. They have also been respectful of each other’s privacy, keeping their relationship low-key and avoiding paparazzi.
Swift and Healy might be an unlikely pair, but they are proving that opposites attract. They are writing their own love story, one that might inspire some new songs along the way.