Overview
- Lily Allen posted a TikTok on October 31 dressed as children’s-book character Madeline with the caption, “Who IS Madeline though, actually?” set to Cardi B’s Magnet.
- Entertainment outlets framed the look as a pointed reference to allegations explored on her new album about her split from David Harbour, which he has not substantively addressed.
- The album West End Girl, released October 24, includes the song Madeline with lyrics that question a partner’s honesty and describe boundaries around outside relationships.
- Allen has told reporters that Madeline is a fictional construct made up of multiple individuals, as some media continue to speculate about a real person’s identity without confirmation.
- Allen filed for divorce last month after a 2024 separation, and her Halloween post drew strong social-media reactions that kept the album’s personal themes in the spotlight.