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David Harbour Addresses Rumors of Marital Issues With Lily Allen
David Harbour, the “Thunderbolts” actor, has finally commented on speculation regarding the status of his marriage with Lily Allen. In a recent interview, the “Stranger Things” star, addressed the swirling rumors and offered insight into the changes happening in his life.
The 50-year-old actor broke his silence during an interview with GQ Hype, published on Wednesday.
“Iām protective of the people and the reality of my life,” Harbour stated, after a deliberate pause before addressing his marriage.
Harbour’s Perspective on Tabloid Speculation
He elaborated on his reluctance to engage with tabloid coverage, explaining, “Thereās no use in that form of engaging [with tabloid news] because itās all based on hysterical hyperbole,” Harbour stated, emphasizing his desire to avoid “a salacious spectacle of humiliation” by commenting extensively on the matter.

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Change and Adaptation
With the final season of “Stranger Things” on the horizon, Harbour acknowledged significant transitions in his life.
“Thereās a lot of change,” he told GQ. “A tremendous amount of change. And I think in that world, you have two paths. You can deny this change, be afraid of this change… Or you can sit with however uncomfortable, or weird, or new, it makes you feel.”
He further explained his coping mechanism:
- Channeling experience into work: “For me, always the best thing that I can do is take all of that experience and pour it into work.”
- Finding purpose through art: “My experience, no matter how awful or great, will always be useful to someone else if itās channeled through art.”
- Staying productive: “I can always be of use. And so thatās what Iām doing.”
The Marriage of Harbour and Allen
Harbour and the British singer, now 39, exchanged vows in 2020 in Las Vegas. The marriage also made Harbour a stepfather to Allenās two children, Ethel, 13, and Marnie, 11, from her previous relationship with Sam Cooper.
Timeline of Rumors
- December: Speculation of a split began when Harbour was reportedly seen on the dating app Raya.
- February: Harbour was seen without his wedding ring at the Critics Choice Awards and the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special.
Lily Allen’s Statements
While Allen has not directly addressed the rumors, she has alluded to personal struggles.
On a January episode of her “Miss Me?” podcast, Allen confessed, “I know Iāve been talking about it for months, but Iāve been spiraling and spiraling and spiraling and itās got out of control.”
Allen’s Focus on Healing
The “Smile” vocalist continued, “I just canāt concentrate on anything except the pain that Iām going through. Itās really, really hard.”
The following month, Allen shared on her podcast that she was in a “stronger place” after undergoing a treatment program.
“I just feel very grateful to have been given the time and the space that I needed,” she stated. “I went into a sort of treatment center for a few weeks, which was great… and I needed some time and space away from everything.” Allen also noted that she’s on “a lifelong journey of healing” and has begun practicing meditation.