English singer-songwriter and actress Lily Allen revealed in a recent Radio Times Podcast interview that she believes her dedication to motherhood "totally ruined" her pop career. The 38-year-old artist, known for hits like "Smile," candidly expressed that while she loves her daughters, Ethel Mary, 12, and Marnie Rose, 10, with ex-husband Sam Cooper, prioritizing them over her music career affected her stardom.
Lily, whose father is actor Keith Allen, emphasized the importance of choosing between one's career and children. Drawing from her own childhood experiences, where her parents were absent, she opted for a more present role in her children's lives. Lily, now married to Stranger Things star David Harbour, highlighted the positive impact of stepping back from the spotlight to concentrate on her children, ensuring they grow up well-rounded.
The singer-turned-actress shared that her entry into acting came during a period of sobriety and surrender, with encouragement from Harbour leading her to embrace a role in the play "2:22 A Ghost Story."
Lily now resides in New York with her family, finding fulfillment in both her personal and professional life.
