English singer-songwriter and actress Lily Allen’s explosive new album “West End Girl” exposes shocking themes of infidelity and emotional manipulation from her marriage and her ex-husband, actor David Harbour has finally responded.
Currently sweeping the awards circuit for HBO's “DTF St. Louis”, Harbour said he respects Allen’s right to use personal experience to create art. "It was weird. I do believe that it is the privilege of every artist to use their experience to create art, and so I respect her for doing that," the "Stranger Things" alum said.
Harbour and Allen separated in early 2025 after five years of marriage and subsequently filed for divorce.
Harbour added: “I can’t really say that much more because it’s my private life. In spite of the fact that a lot of people don’t allow me a private life, I value it. And I also value the lives of the people that I interact with privately. I just won’t speak about that.”
When asked whether he wished to contest any claims made on the record, Harbour said: "Stories are complex and that's why I say I respect her creation of art to channel her experience. It wasn't my experience."
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Allen's album, released recently to considerable attention. The singer has described the songs as "a mixture of fact and fiction".
In a separate interview, Allen had clarified that while the album was inspired by real events, it was not entirely factual. "There are things that are on the record that I experienced within my marriage, but that's not to say that it's all gospel," she said.
Harbour also addressed reports that his "Stranger Things" co-star Millie Bobby Brown had filed a bullying and harassment claim against him, calling the timing of those reports "weird" and denying any serious falling out between the two. “You’ll see more of me and Millie – 10 years wasn’t enough. There is a special bond there. I love her. She loves me," he said.
“I don’t know if people have families and friends that you spend a lot of time with for 10 years – you occasionally get in arguments, disagreements… It was just a simple rupture-and-repair thing that; once we cleared everybody out of the way and talked to each other, we’re fine. Everyone nowadays is very scared of talking about things," he added.
The actor will next be seen in action comedy "Violent Night 2", in which he will reprise his role as Santa Claus.
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