Hollywood star David Harbour, best known for his role as Chief Jim Hopper in Netflix's hit series Stranger Things, has revealed a hilariously awkward moment he experienced while navigating the streets of London.
The Case of Mistaken Identity
During a recent public appearance, the 49-year-old actor recounted being approached by a stranger who confidently addressed him as "Sam Cooper" - the name of singer Lily Allen's ex-husband and father of her two children.
"This guy came up to me and was like, 'Sam! How are the kids?'" Harbour shared, still amused by the unexpected encounter. The confused actor had to politely inform the fan that he was, in fact, not Allen's former partner but an entirely different person.
From Hawkins to London's Streets
The Hellboy star, who married British actress Lily Allen in 2020, found the mix-up particularly ironic given his actual connection to the singer. Harbour and Allen have become one of London's most recognisable celebrity couples since tying the knot in a Las Vegas ceremony.
"I was like, 'I'm not Sam, but I am married to Lily,'" the actor recalled telling the star-struck stranger. The fan's reaction? Complete disbelief and confusion as he processed the correction.
Celebrity Doppelgänger Dilemma
This isn't the first time Harbour has experienced mistaken identity, though it might be the most personally ironic. The actor took the awkward encounter in good humour, demonstrating the lighter side of celebrity life in the UK capital.
The incident highlights how even A-list stars can find themselves in unexpectedly comical situations when fans don't quite get their facts straight. For Harbour, it's become another amusing anecdote to add to his collection of London experiences since moving to the city following his marriage to Allen.
