Pop star Lily Allen has seemingly confirmed she is in a new romantic relationship during a recent interview, ending months of speculation about her personal life following her divorce from actor David Harbour.
Public Confirmation at Valentino Party
During an interview with Grazia magazine at a Valentino fashion party in London's Soho district this week, Allen was asked who the last person she texted was. The 40-year-old singer became visibly shy and excitedly squealed "My boyfriend!" in response. Grazia subsequently posted video footage of this revealing moment on social media, where fans immediately expressed their delight and support for Allen following her difficult divorce proceedings.
Months of Speculation and Public Appearances
Rumours about Allen's romantic involvement with 28-year-old Jonah Freud first emerged in November last year, when the pair were photographed enjoying an intimate dinner together. Their relationship appeared to intensify quickly, with the couple being seen kissing at Allen's Christmas party shortly afterward. This year, they have traveled together to romantic European destinations including Rome and Paris, further fueling media speculation about their status.
Allen and Freud were initially linked after both attending an Oasis-themed party at London's exclusive Chiltern Firehouse venue in September last year. This occurred shortly before the release of Allen's critically acclaimed comeback album "West End Girl" in October, which many interpreted as being inspired by her real-life breakup with Harbour.
The Freud Family Connection
Jonah Freud comes from a prominent and well-connected British family. He is the great-great-grandson of legendary psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, with his father being successful entrepreneur Matthew Freud, founder of the influential PR firm Freud Communications. His mother, Caroline Hutton, is the former wife of Charles Spencer, who is Princess Diana's brother.
The Freud family maintains strong connections throughout the entertainment and cultural industries. Jonah's grandmother Jill was both an accomplished actor and served as the inspiration for the character Lucy in C.S. Lewis's beloved Chronicles of Narnia books. His aunt Emma Freud is a well-known television interviewer, while his grandfather Sir Clement Raphael enjoyed careers as both a politician and broadcaster. Freud is also related to prominent fashion designer Bella Freud.
Freud's Professional Background
Beyond his famous family connections, Jonah Freud has established himself as a writer, researcher, and art director. He owns and operates Reference Point, a distinctive London bookshop that doubles as both a library and an intimate bar. The establishment provides patrons with exclusive access to rare and valuable books in a sophisticated social setting, reflecting Freud's intellectual and creative interests.
Allen's Relationship History and Recent Comments
Lily Allen was previously married to David Harbour, who gained international fame for his role in the Netflix series Stranger Things. Their marriage lasted from 2020 until their separation in 2025, with the circumstances of their breakup widely believed to have inspired much of the material on Allen's "West End Girl" album. The record marked a significant comeback for the "Smile" artist and contained frank explorations of infidelity and sex addiction within relationships.
Despite the album's apparent personal inspiration, Allen has previously described "West End Girl" more broadly as "a mixture of fact and fiction which I hope serves as a reminder of how stoic yet also how frail we humans can be." In a recent interview with Interview Magazine following the album's release, Allen stated "I'm not really looking to go out with another famous person" when discussing her romantic future. When directly questioned about whether she was "maybe dating someone," she responded somewhat evasively with "I'm not in a relationship, but there are some people that I meet up with."
This week's apparent confirmation to Grazia therefore represents a significant shift in Allen's public position regarding her romantic life, suggesting her relationship with Freud has progressed to a more serious stage than previously indicated.
