Lily Allen Keeps Ex-Husband's Last Name, Affects Current Partner

Lily Allen, the 39-year-old pop star, has revealed that she has retained her ex-husband Sam Cooper's last name, which has reportedly caused some friction with her current partner, actor David Harbour. Allen, who was married to Cooper from 2011 to 2018 and shares two daughters, Ethel and Marnie, with him, explained that she kept the surname for practical reasons. During a recent podcast, she stated, "I still have my ex-husband's name because I've got two children with the man," emphasizing the challenges of traveling with children who do not share her surname. The singer's decision not to adopt Harbour's surname after their marriage in 2020 has become a "bone of contention" between the couple. Allen noted that Cooper was not supportive of changing their children's last names to Harbour, which influenced her choice to maintain her ex-husband's surname. She acknowledged that this situation might be difficult for Harbour, saying, "I'm sure that stings." In addition to the surname controversy, Allen faced backlash from fans after revealing that she had given away a dog that had chewed up her and her children's passports and visas. She described the experience as life-altering, stating that the incident cost her a fortune and delayed her daughters' visits with their father. Critics have condemned her decision, arguing that the responsibility lies with her for not safeguarding important documents from the pet.