Lily Allen

Singer-songwriter, actress and author

English Hammersmith, London, England Taurus 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger-songwriter, actress and author
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth02/05/1985
Age41 years
BirthplaceHammersmith, London, England
Zodiac SignTaurus

Latest News about Lily Allen

21/10/2026

Lily Allen launched her own sex toy collection, called Love, Lily, in partnership with the sexual wellness brand Lovehoney. The six-piece range includes clitoral stimulators, vibrators and a butt plug, with one product referencing her song Pussy Palace from the West End Girl album. The launch drew wide attention on social media and in UK news outlets.

14/07/2026

Lily Allen cancelled most of the arena dates on her fall 2026 North American leg of the West End Girl tour, switching six of seven arena shows to theatres and amphitheatres. The changes were announced on social media as adjustments and were presented as a move to smaller venues. Some shows in cities including Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver were also revised.

27/11/2025

Lily Allen announced a second leg of her West End Girl tour, with a run of UK and Irish arena dates scheduled for June 2026 after strong demand. She also confirmed a performance at the Ruisrock festival in Turku, Finland, on 5 July 2026. Her shows across the 2026 tour schedule were reported to be selling out quickly.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameLily Rose Beatrice Allen
SummaryEnglish singer-songwriter and actress known for a blend of pop, ska and reggae with candid, witty lyrics. Her music career took off in the mid-2000s after she shared recordings on MySpace, which led to a contract with Regal Recordings.
Notable WorksDebut album Alright, Still (2006); second album It's Not Me, It's You (2009); memoir My Thoughts Exactly (2018); album West End Girl (2025); live show Lily Allen Performs West End Girl (2026)

Physical Stats & More

Height1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolingAttended around 13 schools; left formal education at about age 15 to pursue music

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried to Sam Cooper in June 2011
HealthHas spoken publicly about being diagnosed with scopophobia (fear of being looked at) in 2022

Relationships & More

SpouseSam Cooper (married June 2011)
Former PartnerDavid Harbour (married September 2020; separated in 2025)
Earlier RelationshipSeb Chew, a former record label executive

Family

FatherKeith Allen (actor and comedian)
MotherAlison Owen (film producer)
Siblings
  • Alfie Allen (brother actor)
  • Sarah Allen, Rebecca Allen
ChildMarnie Rose Cooper
RelativesKevin Allen (uncle); Sam Smith (third cousin)

Career

Early CareerBegan sharing music on MySpace in the mid-2000s and signed with Regal Recordings
BreakthroughDebut single Smile reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in July 2006
AlbumsAlright, Still (2006); It's Not Me, It's You (2009); West End Girl (2025)
AwardsBrit Award for British Female Solo Artist (2010); Ivor Novello Award for Songwriters of the Year (2010)
TelevisionHosted the talk show Lily Allen and Friends on BBC Three (2008)
BusinessFounded the record label In the Name Of in 2011; earlier opened the fashion rental shop Lucy in Disguise with her sister Sarah; launched the Love, Lily sex toy collection with Lovehoney in October 2026
ActingAppeared in film and television, including the role of Elizabeth in the film Elizabeth
Recent TourLily Allen Performs West End Girl, a 2026 tour across theatres and arenas in North America, the UK and Australia

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lilyallen/
Twitterhttps://x.com/lilyallen

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Is the goddaughter of director Daniel Kleinman
2. Played violin, guitar and trumpet and sang in a chamber choir
3. Launched the Lily Loves fashion line after her cocktail dress and athletic shoe style gained popularity

Also born on 2 May

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