Hollywood actor David Harbour, best known for playing Jim Hopper in Stranger Things, and British pop sensation Lily Allen have announced their separation after four years of marriage. The couple, who captured hearts with their stylish red-carpet appearances, have reportedly decided to part ways amicably. According to People, their marriage had been ‘crumbling’.
Sources close to the couple revealed that Harbour and Allen have been navigating challenges in recent months. While neither party has publicly commented on the reason for their split, insiders suggest that conflicting work schedules and the demands of their respective careers may have played a role. David, 49, and Allen, 39, tied the knot in 2020 in Las Vegas after meeting on a celebrity dating app.
Throughout their marriage, the duo often shared glimpses of their life together on social media, delighting fans with playful posts and affectionate shoutouts. David and Lily decided to make their relationship public by making their first red-carpet appearance at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2020. Lily Allen was previously married to Sam Cooper from 2011 to 2018, with whom she has two daughters, Ethel and Marnie. Harbour had embraced his role as a stepfather to Allen’s two daughters, co-parenting them diligently.
David had earlier spoken to People about his experience as a stepfather, stating, “I’m in a relationship with three women who all have very different opinions of me at various times.” He further added, “Making that kind of commitment, which I haven’t for most of my life, was a huge thing for me. And it just makes you feel a little bit more like a man, to be honest. I just feel a little bit more like an adult.”
On the work front, David Harbour has Thunderbolts up next in his portfolio and will also be seen in the highly anticipated Stranger Things 5. The separation marks a significant change for both, raising questions about their future as individuals and how they will navigate this new chapter in their lives.
