David Harbour's Marriage To Lily Allen Is 'So Great' Despite Split Speculations
By Favour Adegoke on November 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
"Stranger Things" actor David Harbour has opened up about his marriage to singer Lily Allen, noting that all is well with them and they continue to wax stronger together.
The couple, who tied the knot in a private ceremony in Las Vegas in September 2020, have been rumored to have hit the rocks in their marriage after Allen unfollowed Harbour on social media.
David Harbour Says All Is Well With His Marriage To Lily Allen
In a recent interview, the "Hellboy" actor spoke about his relationship with his singer wife, saying that they grow "closer and closer every day" as against speculations that they were having a rift.
The couple tied the knot in Las Vegas in September 2020 and has been very open about their relationship on social media, often sharing pictures and videos of each other.
Speculations about a fracas were rift when Allen unfollowed Harbour on Instagram, leading many to think their marriage was going through a difficult time, but he has now dispelled those rumors with his revelation.
"Ultimately, it's very good because you get to know someone," Harbour told People magazine. "But, let me tell you, my wife likes when I go to work because it's nice for her to have her life and me to have my life and for us not to just annoy each other by being around all the time."
"We have these two kids, and it's so great," he added, referring to his stepchildren, Allen's daughters Ethel, 11 and Marnie, 10. "We get to raise them and stuff, and as our marriage continues, we grow closer and closer."
Lily Allen And David Harbour Seen Together Enjoying A Basketball Game
The "Sheezus" crooner and the "Extraction" actor were recently seen together for the first time amid split speculations about their relationship, per The Standard. The couple was spotted enjoying a basketball game in which the Cleveland Cavaliers took on the New York Knicks in New York City, putting any rumors of a possible breakup to rest.
For the basketball outing, Allen wore a beige jumper, black trousers, and trainers as she sat courtside with Harbour, who wore black trousers and a grey T-shirt.
The sighting came after an insider alleged that the pair were "living separate lives" for months while he was back home in New York, suggesting their relationship was on the rocks.
"Lily and David have barely been together for the past three months and have been living separate lives," the source told The Sun. "When she was in London for the Pillowman, David was spotted at one performance in July before Lily was left by herself."
David Harbour Reveals SAG Strike Affected His Marriage
During his conversation with People, Harbour hinted that the actor's strike may have affected his relationship with his wife as his demeanor changed because he was idle for most of the industrial action.
He revealed that the strike was a difficult time for him and that he felt "bad" for her, as he admitted he was "sitting on the couch depressed as hell" with "nothing" to do.
"It's been bad," the "Quantum of Solace" star told the news outlet. "It's like what happened to me in the same way in COVID, where you think to yourself like, 'Oh, now, I kind of have all this time.' And then you just check your Google alerts every five minutes and are just neurotically insecure."
The actor's strike, which began July 14, ended on Thursday as the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
Lily Allen Celebrates 3rd Marriage Anniversary In Style
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Marking another milestone in their relationship, Allen recently celebrated her third wedding anniversary to Harbour in style. The singer, who took a music break to work on "The Pillowman" live show, took to Instagram to share her joy and gratitude for three years of love and partnership.
In celebration of their anniversary, she posted a photo from their wedding day, writing alongside it: "Three years with this guy, second best decision I ever made. First was that dress."
In the photo, Allen and Harbour can be seen looking at each other, with the singer laughing while wearing a simple veil to complement her white mini-wedding dress. Harbour wore a black wedding suit but had his back turned to the camera.
Fans and well-wishers flooded her comment section with messages of congratulations and love.