The story of the David Harbour Lily Allen divorce has shifted, as the singer publicly confirmed a new relationship in an interview with Grazia on February 24. After a very public and painful breakup, Lily Allen revealed she is dating again, signaling a fresh chapter in her personal life.
Allen, 40, ended months of speculation about her romantic status with a brief but telling response when asked who she last texted: “My boyfriend!” This admission was striking given how her recent past has been dominated by heartache and public headlines rather than romance. Having met David Harbour, best known for his role on Stranger Things, through the dating app Hinge, the two were married between 2020 and 2025. Nearly a year after their divorce was finalized, Allen appears to be moving forward with Jonah Freud, a 28-year-old London-based writer and artist.
Details About Jonah Freud and His Background
Jonah Freud’s lineage adds a layer of interest to Allen’s new relationship. He is reportedly the great-great-grandson of Sigmund Freud and comes from a notable family. His father, Matthew Freud, is described as a successful PR entrepreneur, while his mother, Caroline Hutton, was formerly married to Charles Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana. These details have caught the attention of media outlets, linking Freud’s background to a high-profile social sphere.
Freud is also known as the founder of Reference Point, a unique London spot combining a bookshop and bar, reflecting a cultural lifestyle that Allen seems to gravitate toward after a marriage that unfolded amid widespread media exposure. The couple has been seen publicly together several times in recent months, sparking further interest. Their first public appearance was at Allen’s London Christmas party last December where they were spotted sharing a kiss, followed by meetings in Rome and attendance at a Valentino fashion show in Paris.
No official comments have been made by David Harbour or representatives of Allen and Freud regarding the relationship, leaving the confirmation firmly based on Allen’s own candid remark, given with a natural, unguarded reaction.
“Lily Allen was seen with new boyfriend Jonah Freud at the Valentino afterparty during Paris Fashion Week. 🖤 📸: Getty pic.twitter.com/vgKNBil6mK”
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Insights Into Lily Allen’s Perspective on Dating Post-Divorce
Allen has openly expressed the difficulties she faced with dating following her separation from Harbour. In an October interview with Interview Magazine, she described online dating as “depressing” and
“awful, especially if you’re going through heartbreak.”
This honest admission reveals the complicated emotional terrain she has navigated while rebuilding her personal life.
When asked about dating, Allen noted she was not particularly interested in pursuing relationships with other celebrities. This makes her connection with Jonah Freud feel grounded and genuine rather than a high-profile media event. It suggests she may be seeking more privacy and stability following her tumultuous marriage and public attention.
The recent split inspired Allen’s album “West End Girl,” widely understood to reflect the emotions of her breakup with Harbour. Written within ten days after their separation, Allen described the album as “not a cruel album” but rather “an act of desperation,” conveying the vulnerability she experienced during that time.
Looking ahead, Allen is preparing to return to the stage with a UK theatre and arena tour. While some might attribute any visible happiness to her new romantic relationship, it’s also plausible that she has found strength in her music, allowing her to confront and express her pain without hesitation.
Lily Allen was seen with new boyfriend Jonah Freud at the Valentino afterparty during Paris Fashion Week. 🖤 📸: Getty pic.twitter.com/vgKNBil6mK
— Page Six (@PageSix) January 28, 2026
