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Matty Healy, the lead singer of British rock band The 1975, and American model Gabriette Bechtel were married in a private ceremony held in Los Angeles this past Saturday. The couple’s representatives confirmed the event took place at a private location attended by family and close friends, with multiple media reports indicating the ceremony occurred at Madonna’s former estate in the Hollywood Hills. The guest list reportedly included notable figures from the music industry, including artist Charli XCX.
Healy, 37, and Bechtel, 28, announced their engagement in 2024 after approximately nine months of dating. In June 2024, Bechtel shared an Instagram post displaying a large black diamond engagement ring, captioning it with a reference to Charli XCX’s “Brat” aesthetic. Healy’s mother, Denise Welch, a television personality known for appearing on the British program Loose Women, subsequently confirmed the engagement during a podcast appearance.
Bechtel comes from a musical background as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the punk rock band Nasty Cherry, which was formed by Charli XCX. The couple’s pre-wedding celebrations included separate events, with Healy reportedly performing at a stag-do with The 9075, a tribute band dedicated to The 1975. Bechtel’s hen party took place in Las Vegas and featured various entertainment elements including performances by burlesque performer Dita Von Teese.
Healy’s relationship with Bechtel began following his 2023 breakup with musician Taylor Swift, with whom he had a brief romantic involvement. That relationship has been linked to several tracks on Swift’s album The Tortured Poets Department. The 1975, known for chart-topping hits including “Chocolate” and “Somebody Else,” have achieved significant commercial success with five UK number one albums. The band recently entered an “indefinite hiatus” from performing live concerts.