British Singer Lily Allen Breaks Silence: 'I've Had So Many Abortions I Can't Recall Them All'

British singer and actress Lily Allen has shocked fans with a bold admission: she cannot remember how many abortions she has had. Speaking on the Miss Me? podcast hosted by model and friend Miquita Oliver, Allen said with a laugh, 'I've had multiple abortions. I think I've had more than I should have. I don't know how many, it's quite a few.'

Her statement, delivered in a frank and unapologetic tone, quickly went viral and sparked widespread media commentary. While some praised her for her honesty, others expressed shock at her casual delivery. Allen, however, has remained steadfast in her openness.

'I don't think I should be ashamed of it,' she said. 'I made those choices because they were right for me at the time. Every woman should have that right.'

'Now I've Got an IUD, and It's Brilliant' — Talking Contraception

The mother-of-two, now 39, also opened up about her current contraception method. 'I've got an IUD now, which is brilliant,' Allen said. 'I don't have to think about it every day, and it doesn't mess with my hormones like the pill did.'

Her open remarks come amid growing calls for better education and improved access to long-term contraceptive options in the UK. Allen's public platform has reignited the conversation about how women, especially those in their 30s and 40s, manage their reproductive health.

'I wish I'd known more about my options when I was younger,' she added. 'There's a real lack of honest conversation about what we go through.'

'I Love Being a Mum - But It's Complicated'

Allen has always been outspoken about the emotional challenges of motherhood. She and her ex-husband Sam Cooper share two daughters. 'I absolutely love being a mum,' she shared, 'but it's hard when you're also trying to be a whole person outside of that.'

She acknowledged that the strain of relationships and her own hesitancy about her long-term goals had affected her past pregnancy experiences. 'I've stayed in romantic relationships I shouldn't have, partly because of pregnancies. It really messes with your head,' she said.

These deeply personal observations offer unique insight into how reproductive choices can affect even well-known and successful women like Lily Allen.

'We Need to Talk About This More' - Normalising Women's Health

Long-standing taboos around abortion in Britain are being challenged by Allen's brutally honest revelations. Many women still experience shame, anxiety or guilt, even though abortion has been legal under the 1967 Abortion Act for up to 24 weeks.

'Abortion is part of some people's lives, mine included,' Allen said. 'And if I can be open about it, maybe others won't feel so alone.'

Her message is striking a chord. Allen has received praise from activists and medical experts for using her platform to highlight an issue that is often overlooked.

A leading UK women's health advocate posted on X (formerly Twitter): 'Lily Allen's honesty is rare and vital. We need more voices like hers breaking the silence.

From Shame to Empowerment: A Celebrity Using Her Voice

Lily Allen has never shied away from controversial topics, whether they involve feminism, fame or addiction. However, this latest disclosure might be her most powerful yet.

'I know people will have opinions,' she acknowledged. 'But I've reached a point where I'm OK with that. I'm not going to lie about my life to make anyone else more comfortable.'

Allen's unvarnished honesty is refreshing in a media landscape that often relies on filters and image control. It also serves as a call to action for a more open, judgment-free discussion about women's health.