According to the singer, she once wrote a long letter to John after they stopped working together. In the letter, she claims she was too “weak” but John never responded.
However, after moving to America, Lily Allen eventually realized that she never sent the letter to the “I’m Still Standing” hitmaker.
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Lily Allen reflects on an unsent letter to Elton John and past resentments.
Allen recently shared a nostalgic moment on Instagram, posting a throwback clip with her best friend and podcast co-host Makita Oliver.
“Miss me?” Recalling his time under Elton John’s management on the podcast, Allen revealed, “I was under Elton John’s management. He would call every two weeks to check on me and say hi, and he Making sure I’m okay isn’t it.”
The 39-year-old revealed that their professional relationship eventually ended, adding, “We broke up, and I wrote this long letter to express how saddened I am by the situation, and my There was a big hole in Elton’s life.”
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As her personal struggles worsened, the “Smile” singer admitted: “Over the next few years, as my life began to spiral out of control, I resented the fact that I wrote myself into this letter. Made her very weak. And told her all about my seriousness and I’ve been with her for quite a few years.”
Oliver asked if the “Rocket Man” singer was upset about not responding, to which Allen admitted with a laugh, “I thought that was what he actually meant, and then when I left here in America Gone, so I was unpacking, and I found the letter I never sent [laughs]”
Ending on a lighter note, Allen added, “Elton, if you’re listening, which you probably aren’t, I love you, and I don’t hold that grudge against you anymore.”
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Lily Allen and Elton John’s infamous onstage clash at the 2008 GQ Awards
In 2008, Alan and John clashed on stage at the GQ Men of the Year Awards at London’s Royal Opera House. As the evening’s co-hosts, the pair’s playful banter quickly turned into a tense exchange, surprising the celebrity audience.
Dressed in a lavish Dolce & Gabbana ball gown with sparkling Chopard jewelry, Ellen openly sipped champagne throughout the event.
According to The Daily MailAllen began to slur, swear, and improvise his lines as the night progressed.
When introducing Carol Vorderman, Allen slurred her speech, dropping “F-ck” several times, causing John to interrupt her.
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As Alan announced, “And now, the most important part of the night,” John quipped, “What? Are you going to have another drink?” Undeterred, she shot back, “F-ck off, Elton. I’m 40 years younger than you and I have my whole life ahead of me!”
John, clearly exasperated, replied, “I can still sneak you under the table.” Alan, flustered, replied simply, “Fuck off. I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
The singer opened up about her mental health struggles and eating disorder on her podcast.
Previously, Ellen opened up about her struggles with mental health and disordered eating on her podcast after moving to New York with her husband, daughters Ethel, 13, and Marnie, 11. After doing therapy to process their emotions. , David Harbor.
“Miss me?” Speaking on the podcast, Allen admitted that mental health challenges have affected his appetite. She admitted that she was not eating well and rarely felt hungry.
“I’ve been going through a tough time for the past few months, and my eating has become a problem,” she said. “My therapist and I talk about it, and she says, ‘How long has this been happening?’ And I said, ‘Well, about three years, really.’ And he’s like, ‘Well, why didn’t you mention it earlier?’
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Allen described feeling mentally disconnected from his body, explaining, “I’m not hungry. I’m obviously hungry, but my body and mind are so disconnected from each other that my body… hungers.” Messages aren’t going through my body to my brain.”
“I’m not avoiding food, I’m just not thinking about it because I’m in my head,” the singer continued. The Daily Mail. “My body is, like, a few steps behind me.”
Lily Allen reveals why she moved to America with her children
Earlier this year, Ellen opened up about her decision to move her two daughters to America.
It highlighted the difference between British and American attitudes, particularly during awards season. He notes how expressive Americans are compared to “stosh” Brits.
“One of the reasons I moved here is because I think it’s a much more stimulating environment in which my children can thrive,” Allen explained.
He recalled acting for the first time despite having no theater experience.
“When I tell Americans about it, they’re like: ‘Oh my God, it’s so exciting! You’re going to learn so much, you’re going to kill it!'” the singer shared.
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She added: “And then when I’d tell English people about it, they’d be like: ‘A play? Have you ever done that before? Aren’t you scared?'” Allen said. “Culturally, we’re just very different,” he said, highlighting the contrast.
Singer says motherhood ‘ruined’ her career
Ellen made a major lifestyle change in 2011 after leaving as a popular pop girl when she moved to the countryside and started a family.
Reflecting on her career, she admitted in March that motherhood had a big impact on her pop career, as she chose to focus on her children rather than her work.
Speaking on the Radio Times podcast, the singer-turned-actress expressed her belief that women are often faced with a choice between prioritizing their careers or their children, and for her the decision was clear. .
“My kids ruined my career. I love them, and they complete me, but in terms of pop stardom, they completely ruined it,” Allen admitted. “I get really angry when people say you can have it all because, quite frankly, you can’t.”