And who tf is Madeline? Breaking down Lily Allen & David Harbour's manipulative marriage

About this episode

The episode explores the tumultuous relationship between Lily Allen and David Harbour, delving into themes of manipulation and personal struggles as revealed in Allen's album.

May this love never find me!! When Lily Allen and David Harbour first began their relationship, people were puzzled why the wholesome good guy from Stranger Things would involve himself with the problematic, brazen and rude Lily Allen. However, eight months after their separation is announced, Lily tells us exactly what went on in her raw, authentic and heartbreaking album West End Girl. Did David sell Lily a dream? Does Lily have daddy issues? And who tf is Madeline? Don't lie in the wet patch and most importantly - let me know what you think! Instagram - ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@moodforfeud ⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok - ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@moodforfeud ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Support the show on ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Ko-fi⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ all funds go towards upgrading my podcast gear! CW: mental health and brief mention of suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, miscarriage, sexual assault, drug and alcohol abuse - please take care! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:51 David Harbour becomes an actor 11:05 David's struggles with addiction 12:55 David's previous relationships 13:39 Nepo baby Lily Allen 21:44 Lily struggles to break into the music industry 29:51 Marriage to Sam Cooper 34:44 Lily's problematic past 39:47 David and Lily's relationship timeline 47:19 Going track for…

People in this episode

Host: Katja

Topics covered

• celebrity relationships
• music industry
• addiction
• mental health
• album analysis

Keywords

• Lily Allen
• David Harbour
• West End Girl
• music podcast
• celebrity couple
• mental health
• addiction
• album review

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ko-fi

Books & works: West End Girl

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