Taylor Swift, the global pop sensation known for her chart-topping albums and razor-sharp lyrics, has finally reacted to the recent comments made by Loose Women star and actress Denise Welch—the mother of her ex-boyfriend Matty Healy. The pop icon, who is now in a steady relationship with NFL superstar Travis Kelce, has chosen to respond not with a fiery comeback, but with grace and restraint.
The controversy stemmed from Denise Welch's recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, where she opened up about her son Matty's brief 2023 fling with Swift. While maintaining that she had no ill will toward Taylor, Denise admitted:
“Not being her mother-in-law is a role that I am glad that I lost. Not that I have anything against her, at all, it was just, you know, it was tricky.”
She further added her concerns about Swift's songwriting style, saying, “You’re not allowed to say anything, and then she writes a whole album about it.”
Taylor’s Swift classy clapback
While Taylor Swift hasn't directly addressed Denise Welch’s interview, sources close to the singer revealed her stance. According to a report from DailyMail.com, the singer found Welch's comments “a bit obnoxious” but has no intention of fueling the drama further.
The insider added, “She has to take the high road. If there was anything that would be in a future song of Taylor’s – if she were ever to respond – she would respond that way. But as of right now, she might just let it slide.”
The source emphasized that Swift refuses to allow negativity to distract her, particularly from someone she once respected. “She is not going to let Denise ruin her day. Taylor respected Denise and will continue to do so, as this will go away very quickly.”
A history of turning pain into art
Taylor Swift has long been known for channelling personal experiences—both joyful and painful—into her music. Her brief relationship with The 1975 frontman Matty Healy, which lasted just two months between May and June 2023, sparked waves of fan speculation and media scrutiny. While nothing has been confirmed about songs related to Matty, fans are always quick to draw connections between her lyrics and her love life.
However, her response to Welch’s remarks suggests that if any reflection does come, it will be on her own terms—and in her own lyrical style.