Lily Allen's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 19, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Lily Allen. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Lily Allen is an English singer, songwriter, and actress recognized for her musical talent and contribution to pop culture. She has received a Brit Award and has been nominated for both a Grammy Award and a Laurence Olivier Award, highlighting her success across different entertainment platforms.

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2006: Success with "Smile" and Alright, Still

In 2006, Lily Allen's debut single, "Smile", reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. Her debut album, Alright, Still, was released, receiving positive reviews and achieving significant sales. The album spawned follow-up singles "LDN" and "Alfie".

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2008: BMI Songwriting Award for "Smile"

In 2008, Lily Allen won a BMI songwriting award for her song "Smile".

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February 2009: Release and Success of 'It's Not Me, It's You'

In February 2009, Lily Allen released 'It's Not Me, It's You,' which debuted at number 1 in the UK, Canada, and Australia, and number 5 in the US. The album's first single, 'The Fear,' topped the UK charts for four weeks.

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October 2010: BMI Pop Song Award for "The Fear"

In October 2010, Lily Allen won her second BMI Pop Song Award for extensive United States radio airplay of her song, "The Fear".

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2010: Brit Award for British Female Solo Artist

At the 2010 Brit Awards, Lily Allen received the Brit Award for British Female Solo Artist.

June 2018: No Shame Album Release

On June 8, 2018, Lily Allen released her album No Shame, which was later nominated for a Mercury Prize. To promote the album, Allen embarked on her worldwide No Shame Tour.

September 2018: Publication of Memoir

On September 20, 2018, Lily Allen published her memoir My Thoughts Exactly with Blink Publishing. The book received nominations and was chosen as one of the best celebrity memoirs of 2018.

2021: West End Debut in 2:22 A Ghost Story

In 2021, Lily Allen made her West End debut in the new play 2:22 A Ghost Story, receiving a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress.

2022: Olivier Award Nomination

In 2022, Lily Allen received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress and also won a WhatsOnStage Award for her performance in 2:22 A Ghost Story.

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