Lily Allen on her daughters’ relationship with ex David Harbor

The “Smile” singer and the “Stranger Things” star have decided to separate after four years of marriage, a breakup marked by accusations of infidelity. Although the former couple do not share any children, Allen is the mother of Ethel and Marnie from her previous relationship with Sam Cooper.

Now, months after the split, Allen revealed that her daughters continue to maintain a relationship with Harbour.

Allen shared brief details about her children’s continued bond with Harbour, revealing that while she doesn’t get involved, her daughters continue to stay in touch with him.

“I’m staying out of it,” Allen said The observer. “But they both have phones. They all text each other.” The 40-year-old singer also reflected on the challenges of parenting, admitting that raising children has been much harder than she expected.

Allen previously shared that her relationship with her daughters was part of the reason she sought professional help at a mental health facility after her split from Harbor.

Speaking on “Miss Me?” from Miquita Oliver podcast in February, she explained, “I’m in a situation now where I really have to be as strong as possible for them.”

She later admitted, “I felt like it was getting harder and harder for me to be able to present myself to them in the way they needed me to,” according to E! Online.

Despite the difficulties, Allen shared his progress, saying, “I’m not saying I’m 100% successful or that I ever will, but I’m definitely in a stronger position.”

Allen’s admission that his children still talk to Harbor comes months after videos of him hanging out with the girls amid their separation surfaced.

As The explosion According to reports, the “Hellboy” star joined Allen’s daughters, ages 13 and 12, for a fun trip to Universal Epic Universe in Orlando.

Allen was not present during the outing, but eyewitnesses described the trio as “all smiles, having a great time.” Harbor embraced the playful vibe in a bright red Super Mario shirt, casual pants and bucket hat, while her stepdaughters opted for shorts, tank tops and colorful headbands.

However, Allen’s absence from the music video quickly drew criticism from fans who felt she was more focused on promoting her album “West End Girl” than spending time with her children.

About ten months before releasing the project, Allen reportedly checked herself into an £8,000 ($10,000)-a-week treatment center, an experience she has since spoken candidly about.

By The explosionAllen reflected on the ordeal three months ago, thanking fans for embracing her project and admitting she felt validated when people recognized how “messy” her situation was.

She even joked, “Now I know why I had to check myself into a treatment center!” According to sources, Allen went straight to rehab after settling Ethel and Marnie back into their school routine. She arrived a day early, feeling unstable and in desperate need of support.

His emotional state reportedly deteriorated after returning from vacation to the couple’s New York home in January, amid fears David Harbor may have been elsewhere in the city with another woman.

Meanwhile, Natalie Tippett, the woman many believed was involved in the collapse of Harbor and Allen’s marriage, recently spoke out about the allegations.

As The explosion reported, Tippett claimed her statement that she was “scared of a strange man” at her door had been misinterpreted and claimed to have ring camera footage to support her account.

Although she did not name Allen directly, Tippett implied that the singer and her team falsely outed her and denied allegations of a three-year affair. She also argued that the text messages referenced in Allen’s new album were misleading and used without her consent, making her feel violated and targeted.