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How Old is Lily Allen?
The “Smile” star’s comeback queen — live age, birthday and a short biography.
41 years old
Born May 2, 1985 · 41 years, 5 months, 20 days
Quick biography
Lily Rose Beatrice Allen was born on May 2, 1985, in Hammersmith, London, the daughter of actor-comedian Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen. She left school at 15 and, in 2005, posted her homemade recordings on Myspace — the plays turned into BBC Radio 1 airplay and a contract with Regal Recordings. Her debut single “Smile” hit No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in July 2006, and her debut album Alright, Still (2006) sold over 2.6 million copies worldwide and earned a Grammy nomination.
Her second album It’s Not Me, It’s You (2009) went straight to No. 1 in the UK and Australia on the back of “The Fear,” “Not Fair” and “Fuck You,” and the 2010 Brit Award for British Female Solo Artist followed. Sheezus (2014) gave her another UK No. 1, No Shame (2018) went Top 10, and her 2018 autobiography My Thoughts Exactly laid her addictions, heartbreaks and fame bare. Then came the comeback: West End Girl (2025) hit No. 2, was met with broad critical acclaim and deals head-on with the reported end of her marriage to actor David Harbour.
Career highlights
- ✦2005 — Discovered on Myspace; signs with Regal Recordings.
- ✦2006 — “Smile” hits No. 1; Alright, Still sells 2.6M+ copies worldwide.
- ✦2008 — Hosts her own BBC Three talk show, Lily Allen and Friends.
- ✦2009 — It’s Not Me, It’s You debuts at No. 1 in the UK and Australia.
- ✦2010 — Wins the Brit Award for British Female Solo Artist.
- ✦2014 — Sheezus tops the UK Albums Chart.
- ✦2018 — Publishes the autobiography My Thoughts Exactly.
- ✦2025 — Comeback album West End Girl hits No. 2 to critical acclaim.
Personal life in brief
Allen married actor David Harbour in 2020; her 2025 album West End Girl addresses their reported split. She has two daughters from her earlier marriage to Sam Cooper.
Legacy & influence
In October 2026 she is back in the news on the West End Girl tour: on October 20 she was forced to cancel her only New Zealand show in Auckland after coming down with a viral infection, apologising to fans and refunding all tickets. A sharp-tongued pop star in a thick London accent, she remains one of Britain’s most distinctive — and most searched — musical exports.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lily Allen?
Lily Allen was born on May 2, 1985. This page shows her exact live age in years, months and days, recalculated every day from her verified date of birth.
What is Lily Allen’s biggest song?
“Smile” (2006), her debut single and first UK No. 1 — followed by “LDN,” “The Fear,” “Not Fair” and “Fuck You.”
Is Lily Allen married?
She married Stranger Things actor David Harbour in 2020. Her 2025 comeback album West End Girl addresses their reported split.
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