Challenges in the Life of Lily Allen in a Detailed Timeline

Life is full of challenges, and Lily Allen faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.

Lily Allen is an English singer, songwriter, actress, and author who gained recognition in 2005 by publishing her music on Myspace, leading to radio play and a record deal. Her debut single, "Smile," topped the UK charts in 2006 and was certified double Platinum. Allen's debut album, "Alright, Still" (2006), received positive reviews, reached number two in the UK, sold over 2.6 million copies worldwide, and earned a Grammy nomination. The album also produced successful follow-up singles like "LDN" and "Alfie."

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

June 2007: Arrest for Alleged Assault

On 28 June 2007, Lily Allen was arrested in London for allegedly assaulting photographer Kevin Rush while leaving a nightclub.

January 2008: Miscarriage

In January 2008, Lily Allen announced that she suffered a miscarriage, however she writes in her 2018 memoir that she "faked" the miscarriage.

2008: Initial Contact from Stalker

In 2008, Alex Gray first made contact with Lily Allen, beginning a seven-year stalking ordeal.

May 2009: Fake Interview Controversy

In May 2009, French football magazine So Foot published a fake interview in which Lily Allen was quoted as making derogatory remarks.

November 2010: Legal action against Associated Newspapers

In November 2010, Lily Allen took legal action against Associated Newspapers, the parent company of the Daily Mail, for publishing photographs of her home, citing invasion of privacy and copyright infringement.

2013: Birth of second daughter and postnatal depression

In 2013, Lily Allen gave birth to her second daughter, Marnie Rose, following which she experienced postnatal depression.

2014: Adderall Addiction

In 2014, Lily Allen became addicted to Adderall to lose weight before touring with Miley Cyrus.

2014: "Identity crisis" following Sheezus release

In 2014, following the release of Sheezus, Lily Allen experienced an "identity crisis," feeling controlled by the music industry and dissatisfied with her musical direction. She also focused on her personal issues.

October 2015: Stalker's Threatening Email

In October 2015, Lily Allen's stalker sent an email to his mother stating he was planning on murdering a celebrity and went on to spend nights in Allen's back garden.

April 2016: Stalker Conviction

In April 2016, Alex Gray, Lily Allen's stalker, was convicted of burglary and harassment.

February 2017: Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

In February 2017, Lily Allen announced that she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

February 2017: Diagnosis of PTSD after stillbirth

In February 2017, Lily Allen revealed that she was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder after the stillbirth in 2010.

2018: Release of "My Thoughts Exactly" memoir

In her 2018 memoir My Thoughts Exactly, Allen writes about having "faked" the miscarriage in 2008 with Ed Simons due to fears about how tabloids would report the story.

January 2021: Adderall Addiction Revelation

In January 2021, Lily Allen discussed her Adderall addiction, which started in 2014 as a means to lose weight before touring with Miley Cyrus. She later sought recovery when she was tempted to try heroin.