Lily Allen, as she resumes her career following significant shifts in her personal life, has shared that her family is navigating major adjustments. In a live recording of her 'Miss Me?' podcast, the 40-year-old singer reflected on her return to the UK with her two daughters, Ethel, 14, and Marnie, 12, after several years in the United States. According to NME, Allen noted that the adjustments have been challenging for her children, particularly following her recent separation.
"There's been a lot of change in our lives at the moment," Allen told the audience. "We've changed houses, countries, and schools – it's a lot for kids to take in."
Allen explained that her daughters are not only discovering their own identities but are also re-evaluating their perception of her. For much of the past five years, she said, she had primarily been a stay-at-home mother. However, that dynamic has now shifted.
"Now I'm a single mom who has to work," she said, adding that she has taken on more professional opportunities that require travel. As a result, her daughters are "grappleing with some new ideas" about who she is beyond her role at home.
Despite the overwhelming nature of these changes at times, Allen said her daughters understand the practical reasons behind her return to work. "They like having stability," she noted, referring to the comfort and security her income provides.
The transition has been difficult for them due to the mix of new schools, new friendships, and growing independence. Allen shares her daughters with ex-husband Sam Cooper. Earlier this year, multiple sources confirmed that she had separated from actor David Harbour after four years of marriage.
