Lily Allen is not only a talented singer but also an actress, showcasing her versatility in the entertainment industry.
Allen attended 13 different schools during her childhood, often facing expulsion for her rebellious behavior.
Her debut album, "Alright, Still," released in 2006, featured the hit single "Smile," which catapulted her to fame.
Biography
Early Life
Lily Rose Beatrice Allen was born on May 2, 1985, in Hammersmith, west London, to actor Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen. Growing up in a creative environment, she was exposed to the arts from a young age, even appearing in a television episode at just three years old. Despite her artistic upbringing, her childhood was marked by challenges, including her father's departure when she was four. Allen attended 13 different schools, often facing expulsion due to her rebellious behavior. However, her passion for music blossomed early, with her first singing lessons starting at age eleven.
Music Career
Allen's music career began in earnest when she was signed to London Records in 2002, although her breakthrough came later with her debut album, "Alright, Still," released in 2006. The album showcased her unique blend of pop, ska, and reggae influences, featuring hits like "Smile" and "LDN." Her follow-up album, "It’s Not Me, It’s You," further established her as a significant voice in pop music, with the single "The Fear" receiving critical acclaim. Over the years, Allen has released several successful albums, including "Sheezus" and "No Shame," and has been recognized with numerous awards, including a Brit Award and nominations for a Grammy.
Acting Career
In addition to her music, Allen has ventured into acting, making her stage debut in 2021 in the West End play "2:22 A Ghost Story," where she received praise for her performance. She continued to build her acting credentials with roles in various productions, including a revival of "The Pillowman" and a role in the film "How to Build a Girl." Her artistic versatility showcases her talent beyond music, further solidifying her status in the entertainment industry.
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Discography
West End Girl2025
- 1.West End Girl4:06
- 2.Ruminating3:27
- 3.Sleepwalking2:57
- 4.Tennis2:31
- 5.Madeline2:55
- 6.Relapse4:23
- 7.Kitty Palace4:02
- 8.4chan Stan3:05
- 9.Nonmonogamummy2:43
- 10.Just Enough3:11
- 11.Dallas Major3:04
- 12.Beg for Me3:03
- 13.Let You W/In2:10
- 14.Fruityloop3:22
No Shame2018
- 1.Come On Then3:12
- 2.Trigger Bang3:32
- 3.What You Waiting For?3:07
- 4.Your Choice3:42
- 5.Lost My Mind3:48
- 6.Higher4:08
- 7.Family Man3:39
- 8.Apples3:40
- 9.Three3:39
- 10.Everything to Feel Something4:57
- 11.Waste3:31
- 12.My One2:58
- 13.Pushing Up Daisies3:45
- 14.Cake3:30
Sheezus2014
- 1.Sheezus3:54
- 2.L8 CMMR3:24
- 3.Air Balloon3:48
- 4.Our Time4:19
- 5.Insincerely Yours3:39
- 6.Take My Place3:31
- 7.As Long as I Got You3:23
- 8.Close Your Eyes3:36
- 9.URL Badman3:39
- 10.Silver Spoon3:37
- 11.Life for Me4:00
- 12.Hard out Here3:31
- 13.Wind Your Neck In3:19
- 14.Who Do You Love?3:26
- 15.Miserable Without Your Love3:23
- 16.Holding on to Nothing2:59
- 17.Somewhere Only We Know3:28
It’s Not Me, It’s You2008
- 1.Everyone’s at It4:38
- 2.The Fear3:27
- 3.Not Fair3:21
- 4.223:06
- 5.I Could Say4:05
- 6.Back to the Start4:14
- 7.Never Gonna Happen3:28
- 8.Fuck You3:43
- 9.Who’d Have Known3:51
- 10.Chinese3:28
- 11.Him3:18
- 12.He Wasn’t There2:52
- 13.22 (Vingt deux)3:11
Alright, Still2006
- 1.Smile3:17
- 2.Knock 'Em Out2:54
- 3.LDN3:11
- 4.Everything's Just Wonderful3:29
- 5.Not Big3:17
- 6.Friday Night3:07
- 7.Shame for You4:06
- 8.Littlest Things3:02
- 9.Take What You Take4:06
- 10.Friend of Mine3:58
- 11.Alfie2:46
- 12.Mr. Blue Sky3:46
- 13.Cheryl Tweedy3:15
- 14.Nan You're a Window Shopper2:52
- 15.Blank Expression2:32
- 16.Absolutely Nothing4:08
- 17.U Killed It4:25
- 18.Everybody's Changing2:40
- 19.Naïve - BBC Radio 1's Jo Whiley's Live Lounge3:46
Back to the Start / Kabul Shit2010
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I Could Say2009
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Not Fair2009
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Fuck You2009
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222009
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Who’d Have Known2009
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The Fear2008
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Alfie2007
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Shame for You2007
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Oh My God2007
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Drivin’ Me Wild2007
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Mister Blue Sky2007
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Smile2006
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LDN2006
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Littlest Things2006
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U Killed It2006
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F.U.E.P.2009
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Paris / NRJ Live Sessions2009
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Fuck You Remix EP2009
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Alfie2007
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Label
- Record label
- Parlophone
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- EMI
- Record label
- Warner Bros. Records
- Record label
- London Records
- Record label
- Capitol Records
- Record label
- Regal Recordings
Achievements
- Award
- Ivor Novello Awards
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Lilly Allen, Lily Allen & Dizzee Rascal, Lily Rose Beatrice Allen, Lily Rose Beatrice Cooper, Lily Rose Cooper
Lily Rose Beatrice Allen is an English singer, songwriter, and actress. Her accolades include a Brit Award as well as nominations for a Grammy Award and a Laurence Olivier Award.
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