Denise Welch called her son Matty Healy's wedding weekend the “most magical 3 days of my life” as she opened up about the ceremony. The 1975 frontman, 37, married American model Gabbriette, 28, on Saturday in Los Angeles in front of family and friends. Guests included singer Charli XCX and other stars.
Denise Shares Details
Proud parent Denise, known for her roles in Coronation Street, Waterloo Road, Hollyoaks and as a Loose Women panellist, posted photos and videos on Instagram with a group of her friends. She captioned one: “This weekend was the most magical 3 days of my life!!! I can’t wait to share it with you!”
Tagging her friends, including her Corrie co-star Sally Dynevor, she added: “All the aunties together in LA.”
Wedding Statement
A statement from the couple’s representatives said: “Matty Healy and Gabbriette Bechtel were married yesterday at a private ceremony in Los Angeles, attended by their family and close friends.”
The couple were first linked months after Healy split from Taylor Swift, whom he dated for a few months in 2023. Gabbriette sparked engagement rumours after posting a photo of a large black ring on her ring finger on Instagram in June 2024, writing: “Marrying The 1975 is very brat.”
Denise on Engagement
Welch confirmed the news on Loose Women, saying: “I obviously have known for a few weeks that Matty got engaged. They went over to see their friends Charli (XCX) and George (Daniel) in New York…and I woke up this morning to the fact they’ve put it on Instagram.” She added: “I couldn’t be more thrilled. We couldn’t be happier – she is everything I would want in a daughter-in-law. I’m thrilled.”
Last month Welch said on the Tom’s Hirschsprung’s Podcast: “Matty gets married in July, which we’re very excited about.” Healy celebrated with a stag do performing with a The 1975 tribute band. Gabbriette posted snaps from her Las Vegas hen do, including being handcuffed and carried onto a plane by a man dressed as a police officer, wearing a vintage white Chanel tweed skirt suit.
Gabbriette is lead vocalist and songwriter of punk rock band Nasty Cherry, formed by Charli XCX, whose husband George Daniel is The 1975’s drummer.
