David Harbour, Lily Allen Divorce: Singer Reacts After Ex Says 'West End Girl' Was 'Not My Experience'

Lily Allen has described her former husband David Harbour's public response to her divorce-inspired album West End Girl as remarkably 'generous'.

Speaking to The Cut, the 41-year-old British singer addressed the ongoing fallout from their February 2025 separation and the intense public speculation that accompanied the record's release.

Harbour previously characterised the album as 'weird' while acknowledging an artist's privilege to channel personal experience into creative work.

The high-profile split, which followed four years of marriage, generated widespread online discussion regarding unverified third-party claims and narrative interpretations. While commentators pursued various rumours surrounding the lyrics, both stars maintained a measured public stance regarding the artistic process.

Allen's latest remarks arrive as she continues promoting her live theatrical tour, recently defending her minimalist stage interactions and performance choices against online criticism.

Allen and the Stranger Things actor finalised their divorce in February 2025 after four years of marriage. Their separation inspired West End Girl, which contains narratives about infidelity that some listeners associated with Harbour. Those interpretations have not been confirmed.

Lily Allen Praises David Harbour's Response

Allen, 41, discussed her former husband's comments while speaking about the album's personal background. She did not challenge his differing account. 'I think that was a generous thing for him to say,' Allen told The Cut.

The singer also recognised Harbour's recent professional achievements, describing him as an 'excellent' actor and referring to his Emmy nomination.

'He's having a real moment of success as well, right? He's been nominated for an Emmy, and it's great. We're all doing our own thing, and we're all doing what we're supposed to do,' she said.

David Harbour Describes Album as 'Weird'

Harbour first addressed West End Girl in June 2026. Asked about its songs, he described his initial reaction as 'weird', but defended Allen's right to process her experience through art.

'I do believe that it is the privilege of every artist to use their experience to create art, and so I respect her for doing that,' he said, according to The Blast.

The actor did not publicly refute particular narratives from the album. Instead, he stressed that Allen's artistic account did not reflect his experience.

'Stories are complex, and that's why I say I respect her creation of art to channel her experience. It wasn't my experience,' Harbour added.

Claims Surrounding the Divorce Remain Unconfirmed

The album prompted online speculation about people outside the former marriage. In late 2025, Natalie Tippett, whom internet users identified as an alleged third party, explicitly denied having an affair with Harbour.

According to The Blast, Tippett said her contact with the actor had been limited and distorted by public speculation. She called the allegations 'painful lies' and said the resulting attention led to harassment and threats outside her home.

Harbour was also photographed walking with Morgan Cozzi, but the supplied material does not establish a romantic relationship between them.

The Blast reported that Cozzi later attended a private gathering hosted by one of Allen's close creative partners and that security personnel reportedly asked her group to leave. Allen was outside the country at the time.

No affair involving Tippett or romantic relationship involving Cozzi has been confirmed in the supplied material. IBTimes UK cannot independently verify the online allegations or the report about the party.

Lily Allen Defends Her Touring Choices

Allen has meanwhile defended the format of her West End Girl tour after an attendee criticised the ticket pricing, an hour-long performance, the absence of an opening act and limited audience interaction.

'It's my artistic choice not to talk to the audience; the fourth wall helps with the storytelling,' Allen said on social media, according to The Blast. She explained that a costume problem had delayed her entrance.

The singer said the production was designed as a continuous, theatrical performance of the 14-track album. She stood by her team's work and the production's design while emphasising her commitment to the live show.