@brutamerica: British popstar Lily Allen reflected on how having children changed her. In an interview with the Radio Times podcast, the “Smile” crooner shared jokingly, “I never really have a strategy when it comes to career, but yes, my children ruined my career.” She continued, “It really annoys me when people say you can have it all because, quite frankly, you can’t. Some people choose their career over their children and that’s their prerogative.” Allen shared that she chose to step back from her career to take care of her two daughters, a reaction to her own upbringing with parents she says were “quite absent.” Allen shares parents, film producer Alison Owen and actor Keith Allen, with her brother, “Game of Thrones” actor Alfie Allen. “I feel like that really left some nasty scars that I’m not willing to repeat,” Allen said. “I chose stepping back and concentrating on them, and I’m glad that I have done that because I think they’re pretty well-rounded people.” Photo: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images
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jpg1810 :
Amen, girl. Preach!!
2024-03-15 02:12:57
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sarah_and_bunji :
@sarah_and_bunji: Good on her for speaking out. People need to realise before they bring life into the world!
2025-06-04 07:04:30
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Elle 🍋 :
Finally women are allowed to be honest. I’m so sick of this culture that pushes being a parent so hard. I want to know the reality not just the good parts
2024-03-15 01:27:25
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Jessica :
What a horrible thing to publically say about her children.
2024-03-15 01:21:32
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pepiopiq :
A woman blaming her kids for her lack of success is nothing new. They always imagine their looks and desirability will last forever.
2024-03-15 03:57:15
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Kevin R :
Those were her choices so she ruined it herself
2024-03-15 01:23:37
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Nah :
Well they do tend to ruin everything
2024-03-15 01:25:50
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fisherbk :
I’m a parent and find this hilarious and probably accurate
2024-03-15 04:04:30
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Show me :
No clue who she is
2024-03-15 02:09:12
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Masseduction :
Girl, what stardom 😂 I guess people don’t have diaries anymore. This is for your tell all book years later when your kids are grown 😂😂😂
2024-03-15 04:21:39
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Stephanie Mattison :
I’d choose children (future) over career. Bet she does too (especially 10 yrs from today)
2024-03-15 04:08:00
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Alberto Voltron Rive :
it be like that.
2024-03-15 01:32:10
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PatCo :
didn't hurt Beyonce
2024-03-15 11:57:01
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Blue44 :
Is this an excuse bc her mysic career barely began and faded into nothing? Bc there is Beyonce, Pink, Madonna etc.
2024-03-15 05:30:18
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katyand10 :
That sounds horrible. But I’m glad she put her kids first.
2024-03-15 01:42:38
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JenniferGable6 :
What’d you think was going to happen?? 🤪🤣
2024-03-15 08:45:36
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Mary Pesole649 :
there's always adoption
2024-03-15 18:00:29
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🇺🇸 💩 on 🔥 :
She is a nepo baby … with a one hit song 20 years ago
2024-03-15 16:05:52
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Rory Q. :
I hope her children send this post to her when she is old and alone
2024-03-15 12:35:23
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🦋Stellina :
Her career didn’t have longevity anyhow. She had a few pop hits. She could have hired help. She’s just complaining
2024-03-15 08:11:50
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