Lily Allen has been praised by close friends Miquita Oliver and Andi Oliver for “rebuilding” her life after a turbulent year that followed the breakdown of her marriage to actor David Harbour. The singer, 40, married the Stranger Things star, 50, in Las Vegas in 2020 before the couple separated in 2024.
In a new interview for the March issue of Good Housekeeping UK, the mother-and-daughter duo described the period as one of intense personal upheaval for the pop star, but said they had been inspired by her resilience. “It’s not been easy for Lily,” said Miquita. “But we’re still silly with each other, and I doubt the playfulness we had as children will ever leave us.”
Andi added: “Lily nearly broke last year. She’s been through absolute hell, and it’s been extraordinary to see her rebuild herself. I’m incredibly proud of her.” The celebrity chef also reflected on her own family’s experience of recovery after adversity, noting that Miquita had previously faced financial hardship before rebuilding her life.
Allen has been open about the challenges she faced following the end of her marriage, including seeking treatment at a mental health facility. Speaking on her Miss Me? podcast with Miquita, she previously reflected: “I’ve done quite a lot this year. I finished an album, had a nervous breakdown, went into hospital for a bit, came out, did some podcasting, and then played one of the hardest theatre roles I’ve ever done.”
Since then, Allen has returned to the public eye through her stage work and podcasting, and has also been linked to writer Jonah Freud. The pair have been spotted together on several occasions in recent months, including in London, Rome and Paris. Friends say Allen is now in a far stronger place than she was a year ago.
