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, and actress known for her outspoken lyrics and pop music. She gained prominence in the mid-2000s through her MySpace presence and debut album, *Alright, Still*. Allen's music often blends pop sensibilities with ska, reggae, and electronic influences, addressing social and personal issues. She has achieved critical acclaim and commercial success with albums like *It's Not Me, It's You* and *Sheezus*. Beyond music, Allen has also ventured into acting and has been recognized with awards and nominations, including a Brit Award and Grammy nomination.

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

January 2008: Miscarriage Announcement

In January 2008, Lily Allen announced that she had suffered a miscarriage while expecting a child with Ed Simons.

2008: Gray First Made Contact

In 2008, Alex Gray made first contact with Lily Allen via a tweet claiming he wrote the song "The Fear" under the Twitter handle "@lilyallenisRIP".

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2009: Cancellation of Second Season of Lily Allen and Friends

In 2009, BBC Three announced that the second season of Lily Allen and Friends would not air as originally scheduled due to music commitments.

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November 2010: Legal Action Against Daily Mail

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: Allen Uses Adderall

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

2014: "Identity Crisis" after "Sheezus"

In 2014, Lily Allen experienced an "identity crisis" following the release of 'Sheezus', feeling controlled in her musical choices.

2014: Allen Pays for Sex with Female Escorts

In 2014, Lily Allen paid for sex with female escorts while married to Sam Cooper and on tour promoting her album Sheezus. These details were later revealed in her book and on social media, linking the events to her personal struggles during that period.

2014: Closure of Record Label 'In the Name Of'

In 2014, Lily Allen's record label, In the Name Of, closed down.

October 2015: Stalker Sends Email and Intrude

In October 2015, Lily Allen's stalker sent an email to his mother, stating he was planning on murdering a celebrity. He spent nights in her back garden, broke into her bedroom, and ultimately forced Allen to move.

April 2016: Gray Convicted of Burglary and Harassment

In April 2016, Alex Gray, Lily Allen's stalker, was convicted of burglary and harassment. He was later sentenced to an indefinite hospital order.

February 2017: Allen Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder

In February 2017, Lily Allen revealed that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

February 2017: Diagnosis of PTSD

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

September 2018: Lily Allen Reveals Paying for Sex with Female Escorts

In September 2018, Lily Allen disclosed on Instagram that she had paid for sex with female escorts in 2014 while married and touring to promote her album Sheezus. She explained that she preempted a Daily Mail article by sharing these details, linking the events to her postnatal depression and marriage breakdown, stating she was "not proud, but not ashamed."

January 2021: Allen Discusses Adderall Addiction

In January 2021, Lily Allen gave an interview to discuss how she became addicted to the prescription drug Adderall in 2014 to lose weight before supporting Miley Cyrus on her Bangerz tour.