In brief
Matty Healy, the charismatic frontman of the pop‑rock band The 1975, and model Gabbriette Bechtel became husband and wife in a low‑profile Los Angeles ceremony. The couple had announced their engagement in 2024 after a brief romance that followed Healy’s split from Taylor Swift. Sources say the wedding took place at the former Hollywood Hills residence of singer Madonna and drew a roster of celebrity guests, including fellow pop star Charli XCX. Bechtel, a punk‑rock vocalist in the band Nasty Cherry, and Healy’s drummer boyfriend George Daniel, share a reputation for creative collaborations and viral on‑stage antics. The BBC has reached out to both for comment as the world watches their union unfold.
The frontman of the British pop‑rock band The 1975, Matty Healy, and his bride, model and punk‑rock vocalist Gabbriette Bechtel, exchanged vows in a low‑profile ceremony in the Hollywood Hills on Saturday.
Their engagement had been announced in 2024 after a nine‑month courtship that began soon after Healy’s brief relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift ended. The couple chose the former residence of Madonna, a landmark property in Los Angeles, for the wedding.
According to US media reports, the ceremony was attended by a small circle of family and close friends, including fellow pop star Charli XCX. Bechtel, who is the lead singer of the band Nasty Cherry, has also drawn attention for her collaborations with other high‑profile artists.
Some speculations suggested that the wedding’s choice of venue may have been a tribute to the former pop star’s iconic lifestyle, while the presence of celebrity guests highlighted the couple’s high‑profile status in the entertainment industry.
Healy’s mother, Los Vegas star Denise Welch, confirmed the engagement on a podcast, adding to the media buzz.
While the band has announced an “indefinite hiatus” from live performances, the wedding has sparked renewed interest in his personal life. The BBC has reached out for commentary, adding a layer of intrigue to the developing story.
