Lily Allen Confirms Open Relationship Themes in New Album Following David Harbour Split

Lily Allen has opened up about the breakdown of her four-year marriage to Stranger Things star David Harbour, revealing that their relationship may have been an open one with specific boundaries that were ultimately disregarded. Her new album, West End Girl, features candid lyrics addressing Harbour's alleged infidelity, notably in the track "Madeline," which refers to a rumored mistress and explores themes of betrayal and emotional pain. Allen has discussed how dating apps have complicated modern relationships by making people feel disposable and increasing temptations to cheat. She described how the couple’s arrangement involved discretion, payment, and encounters with strangers, but those boundaries were not respected. Despite the emotional turmoil, Allen is not seeking another celebrity relationship and remains active on exclusive dating platforms. Her raw and explicit songwriting has drawn significant attention, with insiders noting it has unsettled Harbour and his circle.