Lily Allen Net Worth

What Is Lily Allen's Net Worth?

Lily Allen is an English singer, songwriter, and actress who has a net worth of $2 million. Lily Allen rose to prominence in 2006 with her debut album "Alright, Still," which featured the global hit "Smile" and earned her Grammy and BRIT Award nominations. Her witty, conversational songwriting and fusion of pop, ska, and reggae influences made her one of the defining voices of mid-2000s British pop.

Allen's 2009 follow-up, "It's Not Me, It's You," showcased a more polished electropop sound and produced major hits like "The Fear" and "Not Fair," earning her critical acclaim and commercial success. After a brief hiatus from music, she returned in 2014 with "Sheezus," which reflected on motherhood, fame, and identity. Her 2018 album "No Shame" marked a creative reinvention, offering introspective lyrics about addiction, divorce, and self-acceptance, and was nominated for the Mercury Prize.

Beyond music, Allen has published a bestselling memoir, launched fashion and podcast ventures, and become known for her outspoken commentary on celebrity culture and politics. With her fearless candor and evolving artistry, she has remained a distinctive and influential figure in British pop for nearly two decades.

Financial Problems?

In a June 2018 interview, Lily told NME.com that she was over $1 million in debt. She had previously reported to a British newspaper that she had to sell her $5.6 million mansion in 2016 after being sued by a former tour manager for allegedly breaking a contract. Lily explained:

"I had to use my tax money to pay this debt, which then meant I didn't have any money to pay my tax. So I had to sell my house. And take out a big loan, actually. So yeah, money is a concern."

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Lily Allen was born on May 2, 1985, in London, England. She is the daughter of film producer Alison Owen and comedian Keith Allen. She has three siblings: Sarah, Alfie Allen (who would later become famous as a star of "Game of Thrones"), and Rebecca. When she was only three, Lily appeared in an episode of the television series "The Comic Strip Presents…," which her father had co-written. Shortly after, Allen's father left the family, leading them to live on a council estate. Later, the family settled in Islington, where they lived with comedian Harry Enfield, whom Lily's mother was dating. As a youth, Allen went to a total of 13 schools, being expelled from many of them due to her smoking and drinking. To refocus her energy on something more productive, she began singing and playing the piano, and also played guitar, trumpet, and violin.

In 1998, Lily had a brief role in the historical biopic "Elizabeth." The same year, she appeared in the music video for Fat Les' "Vindaloo." At the age of 15, Allen dropped out of school. Her big break came shortly after when, on a trip with her family to Ibiza, she met her first manager, George Lamb. She went on to use her father's connections to get signed to London Records in 2002. Lily subsequently started writing songs and worked with the production duo Future Cut in a small office studio.

Music Breakthroughs

Allen signed to Regal Recordings in 2005 and began posting demos on MySpace the same year. The demos were hugely popular, drawing thousands of listeners. As her popularity grew, media outlets began taking notice; in 2006, she received her first major mainstream coverage in the cover story of "The Observer Music Monthly." Shortly after this, Lily released her debut studio album, "Alright, Still," in the UK. In 2007, it was released in the US, where it reached #20 on the Billboard 200. The album spawned the hit singles "Alfie," "LDN," "Knock 'Em Out," and "Smile," the latter of which reached #1 in the UK and was certified Gold in the US.

In 2009, Allen released her second album, "It's Not Me, It's You," which debuted at #1 in the UK, Australia, and Canada. Its hit singles included "Not Fair," "Fuck You," and the #1 hit "The Fear." Later in 2009, Lily announced that she was taking a break from music to focus on an acting career. However, she returned to her music in 2014, when she released her third studio album, "Sheezus," which spawned the hit singles "Hard Out Here" and "Air Balloon." Four years later, Allen released "No Shame," an electropop album that focused on her marriage, friendships, and substance abuse, in addition to social and political issues. The album made it to #8 on the UK Albums Chart.

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Other Endeavors

On top of her own music, Allen has collaborated with a number of artists on a variety of songs. In 2004, she sang the vocals on the single "Oh My God," Mark Ronson's cover of the Kaiser Chiefs song. She also lent background vocals to a couple of songs from the Kaiser Chiefs' third album in 2008. Later, in 2010, Lily was featured on the UK top-five single "Just Be Good to Green" by Professor Green. Other credits include Pink's "True Love" and Giggs' "Trigger Bang."

Beyond music, Allen briefly hosted her own television talk show, called "Lily Allen and Friends." Guests on the program included Mark Ronson, Louis Walsh, James Corden, and Roisin Murphy. On the literary side of things, Lily published a memoir entitled "My Thoughts Exactly" in 2018. In 2019, she portrayed Elizabeth Taylor in the coming-of-age comedy film "How to Build a Girl." Among her additional ventures, Allen partnered with the sex tech company Womanizer to create her own sex toy. On stage, she played the lead role of Jenny in the West End play "2:22 A Ghost Story," which debuted in 2021.

Controversies

Allen's outspokenness and turbulent lifestyle have made her the subject of much controversy over the years. In 2007, she was arrested for allegedly assaulting a photographer in London. The next year, photos of her inebriated and topless at the Cannes Film Festival made the press rounds. She again appeared intoxicated at the 2008 "Glamour" Awards, where she had a profane on-stage encounter with Elton John. Additionally, Allen has been known to make denigratory remarks about other musicians, including Amy Winehouse, Katy Perry, Kylie Minogue, and Nicola Roberts.

Personal Life

Lily Allen's personal life has often drawn significant media attention, both for its hardships and for her openness in discussing them. In 2007, she began dating Chemical Brothers musician Ed Simons. The following year, Allen became pregnant but suffered a miscarriage, an experience she later described as deeply traumatic and one that shaped her outlook on fame and privacy. The relationship ended in 2008.

In 2009, Allen started dating builder and decorator Sam Cooper. The couple faced tragedy in 2010 when Allen suffered a stillbirth six months into pregnancy after contracting a viral infection. The pair became engaged later that year and married in June 2011 in Gloucestershire, England. Allen gave birth to their first daughter, Ethel Mary, later that year, and their second daughter, Marnie Rose, in 2013. She has spoken candidly about postpartum depression and the difficulties of balancing motherhood with fame. Allen and Cooper separated in 2016 and finalized their divorce in 2018.

Following her divorce, Allen began a relationship with American actor David Harbour in 2019 after meeting on the dating app Raya. They married in a Las Vegas ceremony officiated by an Elvis impersonator in 2020, with her daughters in attendance. In early 2025, multiple outlets reported that the couple had separated after four years of marriage.

Real Estate

In 2021, David and Lily paid $3.35 million for a townhouse in Brooklyn, New York. In the wake of their divorce, they listed this property for sale in October 2025 for $7.99 million.

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