Source : PERTHNOW NEWS
Lily Allen is grateful for David Harbour’s “generous” response to her West End Girl album.
The 41-year-old singer’s recent record was inspired by her split from the Stranger Things actor, though she has insisted the lyrics are a “mixture of fact and fiction”, and when he was asked about his own feelings on the album, David insisted he “respected” his ex-wife for using her experiences to “create art”.
He told Variety: “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.”
Asked about his comments, Lily told The Cut: “I think that was a generous thing for him to say.”
Earlier this month, David won an Emmy for Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his portrayal of Floyd Smernitch in HBO Max’s DTF St. Louis and Lily is pleased the “excellent” actor has been enjoying recognition for his career.
She added: “He’s having a real moment of success as well, right? He’s been nominated for an Emmy, and it’s great.
“We’re all doing our own thing, and we’re all doing what we’re supposed to do. If there’s one thing I know about David Harbour, it’s that he’s an excellent actor.”
The Smile singer – who has daughters Ethel, 14, and 13-year-old Marnie with first husband Sam Cooper – confirmed she is in a new relationship but she is keen to “protect” the romance so won’t share too many details out of respect for her partner.
She said: “‘Yes, I have a boyfriend’ is about as far as I’m willing to go. I am actively trying to protect this relationship.”
Asked if maintaining privacy is difficult, she said: “Yes, because I’m not a particularly private person. I would be happy to share with the world all the intimate details of my life because I think what makes us human is discussing relationships.
“But I’m not the only person in these equations. There are other people. And so it’s not so much my privacy; it’s theirs.”
Lily is feeling optimistic about life and thinks surrounding herself with “positive and supportive people” helps her maintain a bright outlook on life.
She said: “I’m pretty filled with hope, and I’m pretty optimistic. I feel like I don’t spend as much time with people who bring out a more pessimistic side of me. I’m surrounded by pretty positive and supportive people.
“I can definitely be a victim of myself and spiral when things really are not that bad. And I think I’ve found a way to keep out that noise.
“My life is pretty good, you know? I’ve done really well this year.
“I’ve gotten myself into a place where I’m financially stable and self-sufficient. I’m setting a good example for my kids. I’m eating well. I’m going on nice holidays. I’m booked and I’m busy. How could I not be hopeful?”
