Everything We Know About the Taylor Swift and Matt Healy Dating Rumors
Following Taylor Swift's breakup with Joe Alwyn, the pop star was rumored to be dating The 1975 singer Matt Healy.
Taylor Swift was in her Matt Healy era, allegedly. Shortly after the breakup with longtime beau Joe Alwyn, Swift was already believed to be on to a new man. Rumors circulated that Swift was cozying up with The 1975 lead singer Matt Healy. At first, the dating allegations were nothing but gossip, but then, there was evidence to support these claims. the relationship came very unexpectedly, considering Healy amounted to dating Swift as a "de-masculating thing" per an old interview in 2014.
Nine years later, perhaps Healy saw the error of his words. According to Entertainment Tonight, the two dated briefly in the past and reconnected through Jack Antonoff. Headlines have circulated regarding the pairing, but now, it seems the romance has come to an end. Below, L'OFFICIEL breaks down everything to know about Swift and Healy's short-lived romance.
Healy's mom and Swift took a photo together.
The image that sparked the rumor mill, fans began to speculate on the hinted romance between Healy and Swift after the "Karma" singer posed for a photo with Healy's mother. While it could be nothing more than a sweet photo, many Swifties question if the photo points to Swift getting closer to Healy's family — thus insinuating that the "Wildest Dreams" singer may have a deeper connection with Healy than we all thought.
A source claims they are "madly in love."
Per The Sun, an anonymous source who claims to be close to Swift assures that Swift and Healy's relationship is genuine — going as far as to say they are in love. "[Swift] and Matty are madly in love. It's super-early days, but it feels right. They first dated, very briefly, almost ten years ago but timings just didn't work out," the source told The Sun. "They are both massively proud and excited about this relationship and, unlike Taylor's last one — which was very much kept out of the spotlight, deliberately — she wants to 'own' this romance, and not hide it away."
Healy didn't kiss fans out of respect for Swift.
The 1975 singer is known for kissing a select fan at his concerts (first asking for their consent). However, in a video captured via TikTok, Healy announced that he would not be kissing any fans when bringing out Swift for a surprise performance during a set in January. "I'm not kissing anybody in front of Taylor Swift, have some respect," Healy said in the video. "In front of the queen, it's not happening."
Healy may have paid a subtle tribute to Swift at his concert.
While performing in Manila, Philippines, fans think Healy gave a subtle shoutout to Swift as he sang "She's American." What really threw fans into a frenzy is when The 1975 lead singer said "She sure is" before singing the first verse. While it may have been subtle, the clue was most definitely acknowledged.
Healy was spotted attending Swift's concert in Nashville.
A supportive boyfriend or loyal friend? That is the question. While Swift was having her concert in Nashville, Healy was spotted having a good time in the VIP tent. As The 1975 vocalist is undergoing his own international tour, it's been noticed that his pitstop to watch Swift is not on the route and could have only been done if he took time out of his schedule to go see her.
Additionally, during the concert fans noticed Swift mouth a cryptic message to the camera. "This is about you, you know who you are. I love you," she spoke silently. As many pondered what she meant, Swifties were quick to realize that Healy said the same thing during his concert in the Philippines.
Swift and Healy were spotted in a car together.
Their first moment captured together, the singers were spotted in a car following Swift's second sold-out show in Nashville. According to the Daily Mail, Swift and Healy were heading to Swift's condo. The rumored couple was photographed sitting next to each in a black SUV as it drove to Swift's home.
Phoebe Bridgers performs with Healy on The Eras Tour.
Phoebe Bridgers stoked the rumor flames once she introduced Healy as a special guest when singing on The Eras Tour in Nashville. She welcomed "Mr. Matt Healy" before starting the set, as fans cheered wildly.
Swift and Healy were spotted holding hands in New York.
On May 11, the pair were spotted holding hands as they dined at Casa Cipriani. Sources told Page Six that Swift and Healy were kissing and cuddling, and their mutual friend Jack Antonoff joined them for the night.
Swift and Healy were caught leaving an NYC recording studio.
Days after their alleged date, the rumored couple was spotted leaving Electric Lady recording studio in New York City. Healy was photographed guiding Swift to the car as the "Speak Now" singer walked in an NYU sweatshirt and black skirt.
Swift tells tour concertgoers that she's never been so happy.
While performing in Massachusetts, Swift declared to the crowd that she's never been happier. “I kind of feel like telling you, I don’t know, I’ve just never been this happy in my life, in all aspects of my life ever before,” she said. "And I just want to thank you for being a part of that. It’s not just the tour. I just sort of feel like my life finally feels like it makes sense."
Considering this declaration of happiness is amid her ongoing rumored relationship with Healy, many speculate her statement of joy is largely linked to Healy (who undergoing significant backlash from Swift's fans due to unveiled controversial commentary he's said throughout the years).
Swift and Healy break up.
The whirlwind romance has to come to an end. According to TMZ, a close source has confirmed that Swift is single, though there is no news on why the two have split. Healy possibly hinted at the breakup as he was kissing a security guard during his performance in Denmark. While Healy kissing people is nothing new at his concerts, he put his lip-locking venture on hold during his time with Swift, now showing us that The 1975 singer is single and ready to mingle.
