Denise Welch Wants to Be Remembered for Her Accomplishments – Dealing with Life as Matty Healy’s Mom

Matty Healy’s mom, Denise Welch, has received significant media attention to the point where she has concerns that her acting career may be overshadowed. Her desire is to be recognized for her achievements.

Despite being known as Matty Healy’s mom, Denise Welch wants people to know that she is also an actress in her own right. According to Welch, she does not subscribe to the notion that all publicity is beneficial.

In an interview, she disclosed that certain publicity she has received has had negative consequences for her acting career. Denise Welch, who struggled with alcohol abuse and drug addiction, has been sober for over a decade.

She said that sobriety helped her get her life back on track and be a present mother to her famous son. Having a renowned son came with challenges for Denise Welch, as her son has received constant criticism.

While he has been accused of misogyny, racism, and antisemitism, she has been by his side and is proud to be his mother. In an interview, she said:

“I love being Matty Healy’s mum. I love watching him play live, I love my Eva Perón moment when I wave at the crowd.”

In 2017, Healy confided in his mother about his struggle with cocaine and heroin abuse, leaving her shocked. Although Denise Welch acknowledged that she knew her son had some problems, she didn’t realize the severity had reached a point where he felt the need for rehab.

Nevertheless, she stood by him, offering her support and assistance. However, he, unfortunately, experienced a relapse in 2018.

Despite her son’s fame and success, Matty Healy’s mom is an accomplished actress in her own right. The England native has shown her acting prowess on several projects.

Denise Welch gained significant recognition for her portrayal in the TV drama “Coronation Street,” having appeared in 483 episodes. Additionally, she has showcased her acting skills in various other shows, including the romance-drama series “Waterloo Road,” the action series “Spender,” and the comedy-drama “Down to Earth,” among others.

Despite Welch and her son having demanding careers, they try to spend quality time together. Recently, the mother-son duo were spotted enjoying a night out in London. Healy and his mother, who was casually dressed, were spotted leaving a lavish restaurant.

Healy, the lead singer of The 1975, once had a romantic relationship with Taylor Swift. Although the musicians initially met in 2014, they started dating several years later. Speculation about their relationship began when Healy attended Swift’s Eras tour in Nashville, and they were later seen holding hands in New York City.

After Swift ended her long-term relationship with Joe Alwyn, she and Healy had a brief romance. However, their relationship came to an end in June 2023. According to a source, their relationship was always casual.

Recently, sources close to Swift have denied any reports suggesting she has reignited her short-lived romance with Healy following their two-month fling that abruptly ended.

Matty Healy’s mom, known for her appearances on “Loose Women,” is set to portray Queen Elizabeth II in a musical centered around the life of Diana, Princess of Wales. Excitedly sharing the news on her Twitter, Welch posted about her role in the musical and provided a link to ticket sales for the concert, scheduled for December 4 at the Apollo Hammersmith.