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Denise Welch was seemingly in tears and received a comforting hug from her son Matty Healy in West Hollywood this week following backlash over her remarks about his former partner Taylor Swift.
Recently, the Loose Women star, aged 67, encountered criticism from Taylor’s extensive fanbase after subtly criticizing Swift’s habit of writing songs about her well-known exes, and accused Swifties of reacting aggressively towards those who criticize her.
It seems the situation may have overwhelmed Denise, as she found it difficult to contain her emotions while out with her musician son, 36, on Friday. However, a source informed TMZ it was related to a ‘family matter’.
The actress was spotted using a tissue to dab her eyes while sitting on a sidewalk outside the Stella restaurant, with the frontman of The 1975 offering his support beside her.
The duo, reportedly accompanied by Matty’s fiancée Gabbriette Bechtel for dinner, seemed to be deep in conversation, with Matty taking a moment to smoke a cigarette while providing comfort to his mother.
Denise and Matty then stood up and embraced, before seemingly heading inside.
Denise Welch appeared to be tearful and supported by her son Matty Healy in West Hollywood this week amid backlash regarding her comments about his ex Taylor Swift.
Following the fallout from her comments, in which she was branded ‘obnoxious by Taylor’s camp, Denise struggled to hold in her emotions while out with her rocker son, 36, on Friday.
![The Loose Women star, 67, recently faced the wrath of Taylor's huge fanbase after making a subtle dig at her proclivity to pen songs about her famous exes [Denise and Taylor pictured]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/08/02/18/100872223-14965415-image-a-2_1754155494521.jpg)
The Loose Women star, 67, recently faced the wrath of Taylor’s huge fanbase after making a subtle dig at her proclivity to pen songs about her famous exes [Denise and Taylor pictured]
Denise had plenty to say about Taylor during an appearance on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live last month
Though it’s unclear why Denise was apparently in tears, a source told TMZ: ‘There was a family matter that Matty was consoling his mother about.’
Daily Mail has contacted Denise’s representatives for comment.
It was said Taylor is taking ‘the high road’ after ‘obnoxious’ Denise, the mother of her ex Matty, took a swipe at her during an awkward interview exchange.
The 35-year-old singer became a hot topic of conversation during Denise’s appearance on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live last month, during which she was quizzed about Taylor’s latest album The Tortured Poets Department.
Denise told host Andy Cohen: ‘Obviously, on pain of death can I talk about that episode, but being her mother-in-law is a role that I am glad I lost’.
Her confession elicited shocked gasps from audience members, to which Welch quickly clarified her statement.
‘Not that I have anything against [Taylor] at all!’ she said emphatically, adding: ‘It was just – it was tricky.’
‘Listen, you’re not allowed to say anything,’ she went on, ‘and then she [Taylor] writes a whole album about it.’
The actress was seen dabbing her eyes with a tissue as she sat on a pavement outside Stella restaurant, with the 1975 front man sitting close by to support her
Denise was seen blowing her nose as her supportive son sat close by
The pair, who were said to be at dinner with Matty’s fiancée Gabbriette Bechtel, appeared deep in conversation
The former Coronation Street star looked glum as she stared into the distance, while Matty took the opportunity to puff on a cigarette while supporting is mother
Denise and Matty then stood up and embraced, before seemingly heading inside
Though it’s unclear why Denise was in tears, a source told TMZ: ‘There was a family matter that Matty was consoling his mother about’
Denise was clearly upset during the day out with her eldest son and future daughter-in-law
The mother and son were seen speaking outside for a period of time
It is not known why Denise was upset, though her tears come in the wake of backlash from Taylor’s camp
The TV personality cut a chic figure in a blue blazer, jeans and white wedge sandals
Taylor and Matty, 36, dated following her split from her longterm boyfriend, actor Joe Alwyn, in April 2023.
But the relationship was short-lived – and Taylor has since moved on with NFL star Travis Kelce, while Matty himself is now engaged to model Gabbriette Bechtel.
Since then, the $1.6billion songstress has been basking in the glory of her record-breaking Eras Tour, her historic buy-back her musical masters, and her loved-up relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight-end Travis.
That’s why, according to an inside source, Taylor has no plans to issue a scathing response to Denise’s sly digs.
Instead, she plans to do exactly as she always does… and just shake it off.
‘It’s a bit obnoxious in Taylor’s eyes, but she has to take the high road,’ the insider exclusively told the Daily Mail.
‘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. She is not going to let Denise ruin her day.’
While Taylor and Matty only dated for a few short months in 2023, their paths first crossed years earlier.
Denise told host Andy Cohen: ‘Obviously, on pain of death can I talk about that episode, but being her mother-in-law is a role that I am glad I lost’
But she clarified that her son — the frontman for The 1975 — is taking the aftermath of Taylor’s album ‘all in completely good grace’
They briefly dated following her split from actor Joe Alwyn in April 2023. Their rollercoaster romance came to an end that June after Matty faced criticism for making a series of offensive comments
Taylor is pictured with Nick Grimshaw (left) and Matty (right) in 2015 in London. She reportedly met Matty when she attended a 1975 show in Los Angeles in November 2014
The two reportedly met when Taylor attended a 1975 show in Los Angeles in 2014, with her friends Selena Gomez and Ellie Goulding in tow.
But they weren’t properly in each other’s orbits until 2022, when rumors began circulating that Matty would be featured on Taylor’s album Midnights.
There turned out to be some truth in the gossip. Matty revealed in the November of that year that he had collaborated with Taylor in the studio, though their work never saw the light of day.
They picked up the professional collaboration in January 2023, with Taylor making a surprise appearance on stage at a 1975 concert.
And then, following news of her split from Joe in April that year, the new romance was confirmed – just one month later.
But as quickly as it had begun, Matty was swept up in controversy over offensive accents and crude jokes he had made about rapper Ice Spice.
Across social media, Taylor’s fans expressed their disappointment with the singer over her choice of partner, and urged her to dump Matty.
By early June, the two were reported to no longer be together.
