lily Allen Alleges David Harbour Violated Boundaries During Marriage
Los Angeles, california – October 26, 2025 – Singer Lily Allen has publicly stated that her former husband, actor David Harbour, crossed established boundaries during their marriage.The allegations surfaced in Allen’s recently released memoir, My Life in Seven songs, detailing instances that caused her distress while they were together.
The revelations come as Allen reflects on her relationship with Harbour, which began in 2019 and concluded in 2023. The memoir provides a candid account of their dynamic, including Allen’s struggles with addiction and Harbour’s attempts to support her. However, she asserts that his methods sometimes veered into controlling behavior, breaching agreements they had made regarding personal space and autonomy. Allen specifically details Harbour’s monitoring of her phone and attempts to dictate her social interactions.
According to excerpts published by TheWrap, Allen describes a pre-existing understanding with harbour about respecting her independence, which she claims was repeatedly disregarded. “He was very controlling,” Allen wrote,adding that Harbour “would check my phone,and he’d be like,’Who are you talking to?'” She further explained that Harbour attempted to limit her contact with certain friends,believing they were detrimental to her recovery.
The couple married in Las Vegas in September 2020, with Allen’s daughters present. Their separation was announced in December 2022, with a divorce finalized in 2023. Allen has since spoken openly about the challenges of the relationship and her journey toward self-discovery. Harbour has not yet publicly responded to the specific allegations detailed in the memoir. The release of My Life in Seven Songs is expected to spark further discussion about boundaries, control, and the complexities of relationships within the public eye.