Lily Allen Describes Daughters’ Relationship With Ex David Harbour

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Lily Allen isn’t getting involved in her daughters’ relationship with her ex David Harbour.

After splitting from her husband of four years in February, singer Lily Allen revealed that her ex, actor David Harbour, still maintains a relationship with her daughters, Ethel, 14, and Marnie, 12, whom she shares with ex-husband Sam Cooper.

But as Lily told The Observer in an interview published Dec. 20, “I stay out of it.”

The 40-year-old singer, who hinted at cheating in her relationship on her latest album, West End Girl, shared that her children are able to maintain a relationship with David, 50, independently.

“They’ve both got phones,” she continued. “They all text each other.”

Soon after David married Lily in September 2020, he talked about how Ethel and Marnie had helped him adjust to becoming a father figure.

He told People magazine that December he was dating three women, each of whom saw him differently. He explained that committing to a relationship—something he hadn’t done consistently throughout his life—was a significant step for him. He added that it made him feel more mature and confident as a man.

Lily has discussed how her relationship with her children has been affected by her breakup with the actor known for Hellboy. Soon after they separated, she went to a mental health facility, sharing that wanting to be a good mother was a major reason she decided to get help.

She explained on her podcast, Miss Me?, with Miquita Oliver, that she’s facing a challenging time and needs to be strong for her loved ones. She felt increasingly unable to support them the way they needed.

She admitted she wasn’t perfect, and might never be, but emphasized that she was definitely improving and feeling more confident.

Lily and David’s recent split has been very public, but they’re not the only celebrity couple to break up this year. Here’s a look at other famous pairs who have gone their separate ways.

The comedian announced her divorce from her husband of seven years with a playful Instagram post on December 12th, mimicking the often-formal language used in celebrity breakup announcements. She wrote, “Blah blah blah Chris and I have made the difficult decision to end our marriage.”

Amy and her husband deeply care for each other and are committed to raising their son, Gene. They ask for privacy during this time.

Just under two weeks after finishing as the runner-up on season 34 of Dancing With the Stars, reports surfaced that the TikTok star and the Houston Texans wide receiver had ended their two-year relationship.

The Love Is Blind couple broke up one year after welcoming their daughter Vienna.

On December 3rd, Alexa announced on Instagram that she and her husband have decided to divorce. She explained that it was a very difficult decision, made with a lot of thought, care, and respect for each other and the years they spent together.

As we move forward, I want to share that my partner and I have decided to separate. We started our relationship with so much love and hope, and while things have changed, we’re both incredibly grateful for the journey we shared. We’ve learned and grown so much, both individually and together, and we’re taking those lessons forward with kindness and respect.

The former star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta announced in November that she and her husband, a TV producer, were divorcing after 11 years of marriage. She told People magazine that she made the difficult decision ‘after deep thought and a lot of prayer’.

The duo share children Ace and Blaze.

In October, the reality TV star from Shahs of Sunset filed for divorce from her husband after being married for seven years. She stated they had differences that couldn’t be resolved.

She is requesting sole legal and physical custody of her and Tommy’s son Shams.

The Culpo Sisters star and her boyfriend, an entertainment lawyer, broke up after dating for two years, according to several news sources in early October.

The Full House alum and the fashion designer announced their split Oct. 2 after 27 years of marriage.

Lori and her husband are currently separated and taking some time apart, according to her representative, Elizabeth Much. As of now, they haven’t filed for divorce or started any legal proceedings.

The Academy Award-winning actor filed for divorce from the singer on September 30th, ending their 20-year marriage. Court documents indicated the separation date as the official filing date.

TopMob News has discovered that the split between the couple wasn’t mutual – Nicole reportedly didn’t want a divorce. They had been living separately since early summer.

Benny Drama, a popular internet personality, announced that he and Terrence have ended their nine-year relationship.

In an October episode of his podcast, Ride, Benito explained that he and his partner shared a deep love and respect for each other, and they maintained that loving and respectful relationship throughout its entirety.

Tim Burton, the director of Edward Scissorhands, and Monica Bellucci, the actress known for Malena, announced their split on September 19th. The couple had first appeared together as a pair at the premiere of Diabolik Chi Sei? during the 2023 Rome Film Festival.

Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton have announced their separation, expressing mutual respect and care for one another, according to a joint statement released to AFP on September 19th.

Shailene Woodley and Lucien Laviscount publicly confirmed their relationship in April 2025, but sources say they broke up by September.

The Outer Banks actor and the “Dibs” singer called it quits after nearly three years of dating.

The Emily in Paris costars split after nearly two years of dating. 

People began speculating about a romance between them in October 2023, but Ashley and Paul didn’t officially confirm they were together until January 2024. She publicly thanked Paul for supporting her during a health issue, which revealed their relationship.

According to court documents obtained by Billboard, the wife of the singer behind “Smack That” filed for divorce in September 2025, just three days before they would have celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary.

After five years and an engagement, Vampire Diaries actress Nina Dobrev and Olympic snowboarder Shaun White have ended their relationship, according to People magazine.

The couple, who met on season three of the reality show Farmer Wants a Wife, have split up after almost a year together.

Sansone announced on Instagram, in a post that has since been deleted, that she and Claire broke up just after the Lollapalooza music festival, more than a week ago. She explained that the split was a mutual decision due to personal issues they were facing.

I’ll always cherish the time we spent together, but I think it’s best if we go our separate ways now,” the St. Louis native said. “Because our relationship was public, I’d really appreciate it if we could keep this breakup private.

In July 2025, a friend of Meghan Markle announced her separation from her husband of 16 years, according to several news sources.

The news followed photos Jessica shared online without her wedding ring, which she posted earlier in the summer. It also came four years after people noticed a strain in her friendship with Meghan.

Cat Deeley, the host of So You Think You Can Dance, and her husband, Patrick Kielty, have announced they are separating after 12 years of marriage. They released a statement together confirming the news.

They announced to the BBC on July 29th that they have decided to separate and end their marriage, and confirmed that no one else was involved.

I was so relieved to hear that even though they’re separating, Patrick and Sarah are committed to co-parenting their two boys, Milo and James, with love and unity. It’s good to know the kids will still have both parents actively involved in their lives.

The star of Little People, Big World revealed he and his ex-fiancée ended their engagement in July, not long after he divorced Amy Roloff.

He announced on Instagram that he and Caryn had ended their engagement. He explained that they both felt it was the right decision for them and a natural part of life’s path.

The Today cohost revealed in July that she and her husband of 12 years had decided to separate.

I’ve been sharing the joys and challenges of my family life with you all for a long time, along with all the wonderful moments we’ve experienced,” Dylan wrote on Instagram.

She shared that Brian and she had decided to separate a few months ago. They started as friends and will continue to be close, and they’re committed to co-parenting their three sons with love and respect.

The actress’ husband of six years filed for divorce on July 7, TopMob News confirmed. 

Aaron’s divorce papers stated that he and his spouse separated due to differences that couldn’t be resolved, with the date of separation being July 4th.

Aaron is also asking the court to award him spousal support in the divorce.

The musicians ended their nine-month engagement after about two years as a couple, saying they made the decision after careful thought and consideration.

Chyna, whose real name is Angela White, shared on social media on July 3rd that she and her partner deeply care for each other and remain friends. However, they both feel it’s God’s will for them to go their separate ways and pursue their individual paths.

I’m absolutely heartbroken, but apparently, after almost six years, they’ve decided to split up. It happened in July, and I just… I can’t believe it. Their rep told TopMob News that they’re ending their marriage, but they’re still friends and have tons of love and respect for each other. It doesn’t make it any easier, honestly. I just always thought… well, never mind. I’m just really sad about it all.

Nats, who married influencer Giselle Loren Lazzarato in 2019, cited irreconcilable differences in their divorce papers.

The reality TV star from Love is Blind announced her split with her boyfriend on June 29th, explaining to TopMob News that they simply wanted different things out of life.

Chelsea wished her ex well, explaining that they had different priorities. She wanted a stable, long-term future, while he preferred to live in the moment. Eventually, she realized they simply weren’t compatible anymore.

Just eight months ago, this reality TV contestant – who got engaged to her former partner Jimmy Presnell on the show but didn’t follow through with the wedding – publicly revealed her new relationship with Tim, simply posting a photo with the caption, “Me & T.”

The Academy Award-winning actress and her husband of 18 years announced in June 2025 that they had mutually decided to separate. They share two children together.

In a joint statement, the couple explained they were sharing their decision publicly because they are parents of two children and wanted to prevent rumors and misinterpretations.

After nine years as a couple, singer Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom called off their engagement, according to several news sources on June 26th. They share a daughter named Daisy Dove.

Rumors of a breakup started when Katy and Orlando reportedly began spending more time apart, especially after Katy started her Lifetimes tour without him. Speculation increased when Orlando was seen attending the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez alone in Italy.

Taylor Kinney, star of the TV show Chicago Fire, filed for divorce from his wife of 14 years on June 23rd, stating they had differences that couldn’t be resolved. Despite the divorce filing mentioning potential spousal support, a source familiar with the situation told TopMob News that neither party is seeking or refusing any financial assistance, nor are they fighting over their children.

“They used mediators, not lawyers,” the insider added, “as they are friends and this is amicable.”

Only seven months after getting married, the Australian influencer shared the news that she and her husband, who first appeared on Love Island Australia, were divorcing.

Tammy announced on TikTok in a video posted June 21st that she is divorcing. She explained that while people get married expecting a lifelong commitment, she takes full responsibility for the split.

The couple from Season 29 of The Bachelor announced their breakup on Instagram on June 13th, just three months after the show’s finale.

Grant announced on Instagram that he and his partner had decided to separate. He explained that despite a loving and meaningful relationship, they realized they weren’t compatible for the future. They had many honest conversations before reaching this conclusion.

 

Lydia Gonzalez, who starred on the reality show Love Is Blind, revealed on the June 11th episode of the What’s the Reality? podcast that she has filed for divorce from her husband, Milton Johnson, after almost three years of marriage.

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