Lily Allen's Album Reveals David Harbour Affair, Divorce Aftermath

Lily Allen has opened up about her painful split from actor David Harbour, which inspired her new album West End Girl. The album features songs referencing a mysterious woman named "Madeline," a fictional character inspired by real experiences, who fans and media speculate is related to Harbour's alleged infidelity. Costume designer Natalie Tippett, who worked with Harbour on the 2021 Netflix film We Have A Ghost, has identified herself as the woman at the center of the affair rumors but has declined to comment extensively due to family privacy concerns. Allen described the breakup as an emotional journey that led her to treatment for emotional turmoil and spoke about changing views on intimacy and relationships in modern times. The split, finalized in December 2024, deeply affected Allen, who revealed struggles with suicidal thoughts and food issues during this period. Despite the controversy, Allen regards her new album as her most honest work, offering listeners an intimate look into her personal struggles.