English singer-songwriter and actress Lily Allen has spoken about taking a backseat to the challenging circumstances she’s had to endure.
In chat with Hungry MagazineAllen said she was “done being on the front lines” because she was never “able to reconnect” after her son’s stillbirth.
He also discussed his decision to switch from music to acting, stating that the latter made him “the king of life again” but not completely ruling out a return to singing.
Read on for more details.
Lily Allen’s Done Being on the Front Line
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In a candid revelation, the “Smile” hitmaker recently opened up about her struggles with the loss of her late son, the traumatic ordeal she faced, and her alleged sexual assault.
Allen, 38, who is known for his unfiltered honesty, said he was “done being on the front lines” as he grappled with the deep sadness that had permeated his life. She revealed that she had never “successfully reconnected” after she lost her son before meeting him in 2010.
“People might think I’m backsliding, but I’m done being on the front lines,” he said Hunger Magazine. “There was my stillborn child, stalking incidents, sexual assaults.”
She added, “I felt myself leaving my body when it happened, and I don’t think I ever managed to reconnect.”
Allen and her then-partner Sam Cooper were dealing with the tragic loss of their son, who was stillborn at six months. The experience was undoubtedly traumatic for the couple, and she has since spoken of the immense pain and emotional toll it has had on her life.
Lily Allen Talks About Leaving Music To Act
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Amidst her struggles, the “It’s Not Me, It’s You” singer has explored new creative avenues by shifting her focus from music to acting.
Speak to HungerAllen shares his thoughts on the career transition, “Theatre and playing to a big audience gets the adrenaline going… I’m like, ‘Oh, I’m really alive again’ – it’s addictive.”
He added, “I feel like I’ve done everything I’ve wanted to do in my career, and I feel like I’ve won being a musician, but so to speak, I can’t just make packed lunches and take the kids to activities. forever.”
“I’ll do it for a few months, and then I’ll have to stick my teeth into something. Furthermore, I think it’s healthy for them to see me doing something else,” he said.
Although Allen may be venturing into acting, he stresses that this does not mean he is abandoning music entirely.
“I’m not saying I’m not going to make music again,” he insists. “But with acting, especially theater, something true happens in the moment, and when I write music, I think about how people will receive it.”
He was diagnosed with ADHD
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follow The Caretakerthe “Alright, Still” singer recently revealed that she was diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) while in the US and had to shut down social media due to the diagnosis.
Allen says, “I was recently diagnosed with adult ADHD. I have had to turn off social media completely because it can be hours of my day once I look at it.”
However, he added that he was not surprised by the diagnosis as it had been a common trait in his family.
“It runs in my family. And it is [the diagnosis] just because I’m here in America, where they take this a little more seriously than they do in England,” he said.
“I went to see someone, and they said: ‘Have you ever thought about this?’ And I said: ‘Well, yes, I have.'”
Lily Allen Discusses Her 4-Year Journey
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The singer is celebrating four years of inspiration and teasing a complete change in her lifestyle. Allen’s struggle with addiction is no secret, as he has always been open about his struggles with alcohol abuse. However, in recent years, he made the brave decision to face his demons head-on and embark on a journey of sobriety.
“It is strange. My life has changed a lot,” he said during the “Pagi Ini” interview per Daily Mail.
Elsewhere on the show, Allen also commented on his appearance on the comedy drama series “Dreamland,” stating that the show felt “light” and “positive” but that it wasn’t how he felt about his life.
“It’s my way of acting, and it feels authentic with actresses. The energy in the room was very kind and generous, and it didn’t hit me because there were no men,” she shared. “From live music, it’s very male-heavy; guys build sets, etc., when you travel, and it’s fun to experience something different,” added the actress.
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