Overview
- Allen posted a Halloween TikTok on October 31 dressed as children’s-book character Madeline, echoing the name of a track on West End Girl.
- The October 24 album details the breakdown of her marriage and the song “Madeline” describes broken boundaries in an agreed open arrangement.
- Allen has told The Times that “Madeline” is a fictional construct drawn from multiple people rather than one identified individual.
- The costume drew heavy online reaction and was widely read as a pointed reference to David Harbour, who has not addressed cheating interpretations beyond earlier remarks about protecting his private life.
- Recent coverage has named Natalie Tippett in connection with the media narrative and noted her brief public comment, and Allen has announced a U.K. theatre tour for March.