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Perth Now
11 hours ago
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- Perth Now
Lily Allen recalls being bullied for having 'poor hygiene' by an ex-partner
Lily Allen was bullied for her "poor hygiene" by an ex-partner. The Smile singer - who split from Stranger Things actor husband David Harbour in 2024, after four years of marriage - has revealed she faced "abuse" over her uncleanliness by a past boyfriend. Without revealing their identity, she told friend Miquita Oliver on their Miss Me? podcast: 'It was somebody I was in a relationship with who would do it to me, and I don't think that it was real. 'I think that it was like a form of bullying and abuse, it was a horrible one. 'And as bullying forms of abuse go, it's a really horrible one.' She continued: 'Yeah, it was like done on purpose to make me feel self-conscious and s*** about myself. And make them feel powerful.' On a recent episode of the podcast, Lily admitted she "can't remember" how many abortions she's had. The 40-year-old singer revealed during a conversation about birth control that she used to get pregnant "all the time". Speaking about contraception, Lily shared: "I just remember I have an IUD [contraceptive coil] now. "I think I'm on my third maybe fourth and I just remember before that it was a complete disaster area. Yeah, I'd get pregnant all the time." She subsequently discussed her experience of abortions, admitting she can't remember how many she's actually had. Singing to the tune of Frank Sinatra's My Way, she said: "Abortions I've had a few ... but then again ... I can't remember exactly how many." Lily added: "I can't remember. I think maybe like, I want to say four or five." The British star revealed that one of her ex-partners actually paid for her to get an abortion and, at the time, she considered it to be a "romantic" gesture. She shared: "I remember once getting pregnant and the man paying for my abortion, and me thinking it was so romantic!" Miquita then said: "I actually think that is romantic!" However, Lily quickly rubbished that suggestion, observing that kids "are a lot more expensive". The LDN hitmaker - who has daughters Ethel, 13, and Marnie, 11, with ex-husband Sam Cooper - said: "No, I don't think it's generous or romantic. Think about that investment, like that's how much is it ... 500 quid? Kids are a lot more expensive."
The Advertiser
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Lily Allen can't remember how many abortions she's had
Lily Allen "can't remember" how many abortions she's had. The 40-year-old singer revealed during a conversation about birth control that she used to get pregnant "all the time". Speaking about contraception on the Miss Me? podcast, Lily shared: "I just remember I have an IUD (contraceptive coil) now. "I think I'm on my third maybe fourth and I just remember before that it was a complete disaster area. Yeah, I'd get pregnant all the time." Allen subsequently discussed her experience of abortions, admitting she can't remember how many she's actually had. Singing to the tune of Frank Sinatra's My Way, she said: "Abortions I've had a few ... but then again ... I can't remember exactly how many." Allen added: "I can't remember. I think maybe like, I want to say four or five." Miquita Oliver, Alen's friend and podcast co-host, then opened up about her own experiences. The 41-year-old TV presenter said: "I've had about five too! Lily, I've never I'm so happy I can say that and you can say it and no one came to shoot us down, no judgement. We've had about the same amount of abortions." Allen revealed that one of her ex-partners actually paid for her to get an abortion and, at the time, she considered it to be a "romantic" gesture. She shared: "I remember once getting pregnant and the man paying for my abortion, and me thinking it was so romantic!" Oliver then said: "I actually think that is romantic!" However, Allen quickly rubbished that suggestion, observing that kids "are a lot more expensive". The LDN hitmaker - who has daughters Ethel, 13, and Marnie, 11, with ex-husband Sam Cooper - said: "No, I don't think it's generous or romantic. Think about that investment, like that's how much is it ... 500 quid ($A1000)? Kids are a lot more expensive." Allen hates that women have to justify their decision to get an abortion. She explained: "I've seen memes going around sometimes, on Instagram from pro-abortion accounts or whatever, whenever this conversation comes up, and suddenly you start seeing people posting things about extraordinary reasons for having an abortion. "Like: 'My aunt had a kid that had this disability,' or whatever, 'If she went full term it was going to kill her, so we have to.' It's like, shut up! "Just: 'I don't want a f****** baby right now.' Literally: 'Don't want a baby' is enough reason." Lily Allen "can't remember" how many abortions she's had. The 40-year-old singer revealed during a conversation about birth control that she used to get pregnant "all the time". Speaking about contraception on the Miss Me? podcast, Lily shared: "I just remember I have an IUD (contraceptive coil) now. "I think I'm on my third maybe fourth and I just remember before that it was a complete disaster area. Yeah, I'd get pregnant all the time." Allen subsequently discussed her experience of abortions, admitting she can't remember how many she's actually had. Singing to the tune of Frank Sinatra's My Way, she said: "Abortions I've had a few ... but then again ... I can't remember exactly how many." Allen added: "I can't remember. I think maybe like, I want to say four or five." Miquita Oliver, Alen's friend and podcast co-host, then opened up about her own experiences. The 41-year-old TV presenter said: "I've had about five too! Lily, I've never I'm so happy I can say that and you can say it and no one came to shoot us down, no judgement. We've had about the same amount of abortions." Allen revealed that one of her ex-partners actually paid for her to get an abortion and, at the time, she considered it to be a "romantic" gesture. She shared: "I remember once getting pregnant and the man paying for my abortion, and me thinking it was so romantic!" Oliver then said: "I actually think that is romantic!" However, Allen quickly rubbished that suggestion, observing that kids "are a lot more expensive". The LDN hitmaker - who has daughters Ethel, 13, and Marnie, 11, with ex-husband Sam Cooper - said: "No, I don't think it's generous or romantic. Think about that investment, like that's how much is it ... 500 quid ($A1000)? Kids are a lot more expensive." Allen hates that women have to justify their decision to get an abortion. She explained: "I've seen memes going around sometimes, on Instagram from pro-abortion accounts or whatever, whenever this conversation comes up, and suddenly you start seeing people posting things about extraordinary reasons for having an abortion. "Like: 'My aunt had a kid that had this disability,' or whatever, 'If she went full term it was going to kill her, so we have to.' It's like, shut up! "Just: 'I don't want a f****** baby right now.' Literally: 'Don't want a baby' is enough reason." Lily Allen "can't remember" how many abortions she's had. The 40-year-old singer revealed during a conversation about birth control that she used to get pregnant "all the time". Speaking about contraception on the Miss Me? podcast, Lily shared: "I just remember I have an IUD (contraceptive coil) now. "I think I'm on my third maybe fourth and I just remember before that it was a complete disaster area. Yeah, I'd get pregnant all the time." Allen subsequently discussed her experience of abortions, admitting she can't remember how many she's actually had. Singing to the tune of Frank Sinatra's My Way, she said: "Abortions I've had a few ... but then again ... I can't remember exactly how many." Allen added: "I can't remember. I think maybe like, I want to say four or five." Miquita Oliver, Alen's friend and podcast co-host, then opened up about her own experiences. The 41-year-old TV presenter said: "I've had about five too! Lily, I've never I'm so happy I can say that and you can say it and no one came to shoot us down, no judgement. We've had about the same amount of abortions." Allen revealed that one of her ex-partners actually paid for her to get an abortion and, at the time, she considered it to be a "romantic" gesture. She shared: "I remember once getting pregnant and the man paying for my abortion, and me thinking it was so romantic!" Oliver then said: "I actually think that is romantic!" However, Allen quickly rubbished that suggestion, observing that kids "are a lot more expensive". The LDN hitmaker - who has daughters Ethel, 13, and Marnie, 11, with ex-husband Sam Cooper - said: "No, I don't think it's generous or romantic. Think about that investment, like that's how much is it ... 500 quid ($A1000)? Kids are a lot more expensive." Allen hates that women have to justify their decision to get an abortion. She explained: "I've seen memes going around sometimes, on Instagram from pro-abortion accounts or whatever, whenever this conversation comes up, and suddenly you start seeing people posting things about extraordinary reasons for having an abortion. "Like: 'My aunt had a kid that had this disability,' or whatever, 'If she went full term it was going to kill her, so we have to.' It's like, shut up! "Just: 'I don't want a f****** baby right now.' Literally: 'Don't want a baby' is enough reason." Lily Allen "can't remember" how many abortions she's had. The 40-year-old singer revealed during a conversation about birth control that she used to get pregnant "all the time". Speaking about contraception on the Miss Me? podcast, Lily shared: "I just remember I have an IUD (contraceptive coil) now. "I think I'm on my third maybe fourth and I just remember before that it was a complete disaster area. Yeah, I'd get pregnant all the time." Allen subsequently discussed her experience of abortions, admitting she can't remember how many she's actually had. Singing to the tune of Frank Sinatra's My Way, she said: "Abortions I've had a few ... but then again ... I can't remember exactly how many." Allen added: "I can't remember. I think maybe like, I want to say four or five." Miquita Oliver, Alen's friend and podcast co-host, then opened up about her own experiences. The 41-year-old TV presenter said: "I've had about five too! Lily, I've never I'm so happy I can say that and you can say it and no one came to shoot us down, no judgement. We've had about the same amount of abortions." Allen revealed that one of her ex-partners actually paid for her to get an abortion and, at the time, she considered it to be a "romantic" gesture. She shared: "I remember once getting pregnant and the man paying for my abortion, and me thinking it was so romantic!" Oliver then said: "I actually think that is romantic!" However, Allen quickly rubbished that suggestion, observing that kids "are a lot more expensive". The LDN hitmaker - who has daughters Ethel, 13, and Marnie, 11, with ex-husband Sam Cooper - said: "No, I don't think it's generous or romantic. Think about that investment, like that's how much is it ... 500 quid ($A1000)? Kids are a lot more expensive." Allen hates that women have to justify their decision to get an abortion. She explained: "I've seen memes going around sometimes, on Instagram from pro-abortion accounts or whatever, whenever this conversation comes up, and suddenly you start seeing people posting things about extraordinary reasons for having an abortion. "Like: 'My aunt had a kid that had this disability,' or whatever, 'If she went full term it was going to kill her, so we have to.' It's like, shut up! "Just: 'I don't want a f****** baby right now.' Literally: 'Don't want a baby' is enough reason."
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lily Allen: I can't remember how many abortions I've had
Lily Allen "can't remember" how many abortions she's had. The 40-year-old singer revealed during a conversation about birth control that she used to get pregnant "all the time". Speaking about contraception on the Miss Me? podcast, Lily shared: "I just remember I have an IUD [contraceptive coil] now. "I think I'm on my third maybe fourth and I just remember before that it was a complete disaster area. Yeah, I'd get pregnant all the time." Lily subsequently discussed her experience of abortions, admitting she can't remember how many she's actually had. Singing to the tune of Frank Sinatra's My Way, she said: "Abortions I've had a few ... but then again ... I can't remember exactly how many." Lily added: "I can't remember. I think maybe like, I want to say four or five." Miquita Oliver, Lily's friend and podcast co-host, then opened up about her own experiences. The 41-year-old TV presenter said: "I've had about five too! Lily, I've never I'm so happy I can say that and you can say it and no one came to shoot us down, no judgement. We've had about the same amount of abortions." Lily revealed that one of her ex-partners actually paid for her to get an abortion and, at the time, she considered it to be a "romantic" gesture. She shared: "I remember once getting pregnant and the man paying for my abortion, and me thinking it was so romantic!" Miquita then said: "I actually think that is romantic!" However, Lily quickly rubbished that suggestion, observing that kids "are a lot more expensive". The LDN hitmaker - who has daughters Ethel, 13, and Marnie, 11, with ex-husband Sam Cooper - said: "No, I don't think it's generous or romantic. Think about that investment, like that's how much is it ... 500 quid? Kids are a lot more expensive." Lily hates that women have to justify their decision to get an abortion. She explained: "I've seen memes going around sometimes, on Instagram from pro-abortion accounts or whatever, whenever this conversation comes up, and suddenly you start seeing people posting things about extraordinary reasons for having an abortion. "Like: 'My aunt had a kid that had this disability,' or whatever, 'If she went full term it was going to kill her, so we have to.' It's like, shut up! "Just: 'I don't want a f****** baby right now.' Literally: 'Don't want a baby' is enough reason."
Perth Now
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Lily Allen: I can't remember how many abortions I've had
Lily Allen "can't remember" how many abortions she's had. The 40-year-old singer revealed during a conversation about birth control that she used to get pregnant "all the time". Speaking about contraception on the Miss Me? podcast, Lily shared: "I just remember I have an IUD [contraceptive coil] now. "I think I'm on my third maybe fourth and I just remember before that it was a complete disaster area. Yeah, I'd get pregnant all the time." Lily subsequently discussed her experience of abortions, admitting she can't remember how many she's actually had. Singing to the tune of Frank Sinatra's My Way, she said: "Abortions I've had a few ... but then again ... I can't remember exactly how many." Lily added: "I can't remember. I think maybe like, I want to say four or five." Miquita Oliver, Lily's friend and podcast co-host, then opened up about her own experiences. The 41-year-old TV presenter said: "I've had about five too! Lily, I've never I'm so happy I can say that and you can say it and no one came to shoot us down, no judgement. We've had about the same amount of abortions." Lily revealed that one of her ex-partners actually paid for her to get an abortion and, at the time, she considered it to be a "romantic" gesture. She shared: "I remember once getting pregnant and the man paying for my abortion, and me thinking it was so romantic!" Miquita then said: "I actually think that is romantic!" However, Lily quickly rubbished that suggestion, observing that kids "are a lot more expensive". The LDN hitmaker - who has daughters Ethel, 13, and Marnie, 11, with ex-husband Sam Cooper - said: "No, I don't think it's generous or romantic. Think about that investment, like that's how much is it ... 500 quid? Kids are a lot more expensive." Lily hates that women have to justify their decision to get an abortion. She explained: "I've seen memes going around sometimes, on Instagram from pro-abortion accounts or whatever, whenever this conversation comes up, and suddenly you start seeing people posting things about extraordinary reasons for having an abortion. "Like: 'My aunt had a kid that had this disability,' or whatever, 'If she went full term it was going to kill her, so we have to.' It's like, shut up! "Just: 'I don't want a f****** baby right now.' Literally: 'Don't want a baby' is enough reason."
Metro
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Lily Allen reveals ‘extremely heavy few weeks' after social media ban
The LDN singer's ex-relationship has put a huge strain on her mental health (Picture: Getty Images) Lily Allen is feeling the weight of a tough year – and she's not keeping it to herself. The British singer has revealed she's been 'incredibly low' in recent months, following the breakdown of her marriage to actor David Harbour. On her podcast Miss Me?, which she co-hosts with friend Miquita Oliver, Allen opened up about the emotional toll her separation has taken. She described a sense of spiralling, paired with intense panic attacks that left her feeling out of control. The 00's icon also revealed she was often bored whilst living in New York and has now stopped using social media to improve her mental health. She admitted she has gone cold turkey on her use of social media in order to get her mental health back on track, 'I'm nearly two weeks into a complete social media ban.' She's still recovering from the breakdown of her marriage to David Harbour (Picture: James Shaw/REX/Shutterstock) The Smile hitmaker has been very open about her mental health on her podcast (Picture: BBC Sounds) The singer went on to say, 'I don't have that much to do here in New York during the day and so I guess I would find myself sitting on Instagram and scrolling or being narcissistic and posting or reading my responses and getting that dopamine fix.' Allen compared her ban of social media to withdrawing from drugs: 'I think I was having withdrawal symptoms. It was horrible, I mean, I really did feel like I was withdrawing from drugs or something, it was crazy.' In a raw moment of honesty, Allen admitted she needed professional help to improve her worsening mental health. The 40-year-old subsequently checked herself into a trauma treatment centre near her US home. This wasn't about rehab, she clarified – it was purely to address her mental health. The facility, which offers intensive therapy and costs around £8,000 a week, became her temporary home while she worked through her feelings post-breakup. Allen recently found out her now estranged husband, Harbour, was on the celebrity dating app Raya. This news triggered a spiral of poor mental health for the pop icon. She didn't hold back as she described the sting of discovering that detail. Allen took a break from the podcast late last year (Picture: lilyallen/Instagram) The former couple ironically met on the dating app Raya back in 2018. Speaking on the Jonathan Ross Show, Lily was just swiping for fun when she came across her ex-lover David, ''I didn't know who he was. I thought he was just like a sexy policeman from a reality TV show because he was wearing a policeman's uniform. It was a still from Stranger Things. I'd never seen Stranger Things,' Turning 40 was another major milestone, one she approached with both celebration and reflection. She shared snippets of her birthday online, surrounded by friends and family who she said 'really showed up' for her. Now back in London and living with her two daughters, Allen says she's working on building a calmer, more grounded life. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
