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Matty Healy attacked by swifties for attending James Taylor concert

Taylor Swift has been vocal about being named after James Taylor

By Aamna Razi September 06, 2025
Matty Healy attacked by swifties for attending James Taylor concert

Matty Healy attacked by swifties for attending James Taylor concert 

Taylor Swift’s short-lived relationship with Matty Healy is still fresh in the mind of her fans, as they continue to troll The 1975 front man over his actions.

The English songwriter’s fiancée took to her TikTok to share a montage of the She’s American singer attending his “favourite artist” James Taylor’s concert.

In the short clips, the 36-year-old looked visibly giddy and emotional as he experienced the show, all the while sporting a T-shirt featuring the Fire and Rain singer.

This caused many raised eyebrows from netizens who are aware that Swift has collaborated with the 77-year-old and even revealed that her parents, Andrea and Scott Swift, named her after him.

“matty healys favourite artist been the artist taylor swift was named after is crazy coincidence,” one netizen wrote, while another added, “and guess who taylor swift is named after.”

Meanwhile a number of internet users quoted the 14-time Grammy winner’s 2012 track Begin Again, since it name drops the artist the exes have mutual appreciation for.

“am i the only one thinking about : " You said you never met one girl who Had as many James Taylor records as you But I do," and a fourth netizen wrote, “You said you never met one girl who had As many James Taylor records as you But I do,” with a sparkling red heard.

Who is Matty Healy’s fiancée?

Healy’s fiancée is Gabriella Leigh Bechtel, an American musician and model. The pair announced their engagement in June of 2024.

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