Lily Allen has released her first album since 2018, prompting fresh scrutiny over her divorce from David Harbour. The new record, West End Girl, explores betrayal, gaslighting, and the breakdown of her marriage.
Fans quickly linked one track, Madeline, to allegations of infidelity by the Stranger Things star. Meanwhile, a woman named Natalie Tippett has come forward claiming an affair with Harbour during his marriage to Allen.
Allen and Harbour met on the dating app Raya and married in Las Vegas in 2020. They blended their families, including Allen’s daughters from a previous marriage, but announced their divorce after less than two years.
West End Girl presents Allen’s perspective on the split. In Madeline, she sings about confronting her partner’s other woman over text messages. Lyrics include questions about emotional involvement and the duration of the affair.
Tippett, 34, a single mother from New Orleans, has confirmed she had a relationship with Harbour. She claims the affair began during filming of the Netflix movie We Have a Ghost in 2021 and continued afterward in Georgia.
Tippett has declined to discuss the situation in depth. She acknowledged Allen’s song but said she prioritizes protecting her family, including her toddler daughter.
Allen has insisted that Madeline is a composite character, inspired by multiple experiences rather than a single individual. In interviews, she described her music as an exploration of contemporary relationships, boundaries, and emotional complexity.
The album also reflects Allen’s changing views on marriage. She has suggested many young women no longer find long-term relationships appealing. Allen cited her own family experience, noting her parents’ divorce shaped her perspective on intimacy.
Allen has been candid about her mental health struggles following her marriage breakdown. She said her music provides a way to process emotions and connect with listeners facing similar experiences.
Harbour has not publicly addressed the affair allegations. He is preparing to promote the final season of Stranger Things later this year.
West End Girl has already received critical acclaim for its honesty, lyrical depth, and Allen’s unflinching portrayal of personal turmoil. The album marks a significant moment in the singer’s career, combining reflection, confrontation, and artistic evolution.
For more updates on this story, follow London Pulse News.
