Taylor Swift and Matty Healy's Rapid Romance Amid Star-Studded Encounters
In the early morning hours of May 16, Taylor Swift and her new love interest, Matty Healy, were captured exiting NYC's Electric Lady Studios. The twosome was joined by a high-profile coterie including Kendrick Lamar, Margaret Qualley, Florence Welch, and Jack Antonoff.
The nearby presence of close friends such as Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz further added star power to the event. Whether it was an impromptu party or a creative brainstorming session, Swift, 33, didn't hesitate to include her new partner in her close-knit circle.
Just weeks into their relationship, Swift and Healy, the 34-year-old frontman of the band the 1975, have already cemented their bond, leaving Swift's recent breakup with long-time beau Joe Alwyn in the rearview mirror. An insider comments, "Taylor's feelings for Matty go beyond a mere rebound. The mutual attraction is palpable and the chemistry, undeniable."
There is some history between the pair. Swift was linked with Healy back in 2014 after attending several of the 1975's performances. Although Healy termed it as a brief "flirtation," Swift soon entered a relationship with Alwyn, 32.
Now, however, the timing appears to be right for Swift and Healy. "Their shared history is key to their fast-paced, intense relationship," the insider reveals. Healy has even taken steps to forge ties with Swift's father, Scott Swift, 71, despite Scott's initial skepticism about Healy's motives and concerns about his checkered past.
Healy's history of substance abuse and stage misconduct, including instances of inappropriate behavior at concerts, have raised some eyebrows. However, Swift remains convinced of Healy's transformation. The source adds, "Despite Scott's initial reservations, he's willing to give Matty the benefit of the doubt, for Taylor's sake."
After enduring heartbreak with celebrities such as John Mayer, Jake Gyllenhaal, Harry Styles, Calvin Harris, and Joe Jonas, Swift is extending the same trust to Healy.
"Taylor is well-aware of Matty's previous indiscretions but believes she can handle it. She is attracted to his rock star persona but is also convinced he's not the same man he was nearly a decade ago," says the insider. "Matty has matured significantly, and the two seem to complement each other well."