Lily Allen recalls previous ‘resentment’ with Elton John over unsent letter

According to the singer, she once wrote a long letter to John after they stopped working together. She claims in the letter that she was very “vulnerable”, but John never responded.

However, after moving to the United States, Lily Allen eventually realized that she had never sent the message to the “I’m Still Standing” hitmaker.

Allen recently shared a nostalgic moment on Instagram, posting a flashback clip with her best friend and podcast co-host, Mikita Oliver.

Remember your time under Elton John’s management on “Miss Me?” On the podcast, Allen revealed, “I used to be managed by Elton John. He would call me once every two weeks to check in and say hi and make sure I was okay. There were some times in that period where I wasn’t ‘not okay.’

The 39-year-old noted that their professional relationship eventually ended, adding: “We parted ways, and I wrote this long letter to say how sad I was about the situation, and there was a big Elton-shaped hole in my life.”

As her personal struggles worsened, the “Smile” singer admitted: “Over the next few years, as my life started to spiral out of control, I felt very upset that I had made myself so vulnerable in that letter. I told him everything about my sobriety and I was completely angry with him for a few years.” .

Oliver asked if the resentment stemmed from the “Rocketman” singer not responding, and Allen laughed and admitted, “I thought it was mean of him actually, and then when I moved to America, I was unpacking, and I found the letter I never sent (laughs).”

“Elton, if you’re listening, which you probably aren’t, I love you, and I don’t feel that resentment toward you anymore,” Allen added, closing his speech on a lighter note.

In 2008, Allen and John had a fiery clash on stage at the GQ Men of the Year Awards at London’s Royal Opera House. As co-hosts of the evening, the duo’s playful banter quickly escalated into a tense exchange, surprising the celebrity crowd.

Allen wore a lavish Dolce & Gabbana dress with sparkling Chopard jewelry, and openly sipped champagne throughout the event.

According to Daily MailAllen began stuttering, swearing, and improvising her lines as the night progressed.

When introducing Carol Vorderman, Allen peppered her speech with expletives, dropping the “F-ck” word several times, prompting John to interrupt her.

As Allen announced, “And now, the most important part of the night,” John quipped, “What? Are you going to have another drink?” Without missing a beat, she responded: “Damn, Elton. I’m 40 years younger than you and I’ve got my whole life ahead of me!”

John, looking visibly annoyed, replied, “I could still snort you under the table.” Allen, unfazed, responded with a simple, “Fuck off. I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Previously, Allen spoke on her podcast about her struggles with mental health and eating disorders, and revealed that she was undergoing therapy to process her feelings after moving to New York with her two daughters, Ethel, 13, and Marnie, 11, with her husband. , David Harbour.

Speaking on “Miss Me?” podcast, Allen admitted that mental health challenges affected her appetite. She admitted that she did not eat properly and rarely felt hungry.

“I’ve been going through a tough time over the past few months, and eating has become an issue for me,” she said. “My therapist and I talked about it, and she said, ‘How long has this been going on?’ And I said, “Well, about three years really.” She said, “Well, why didn’t you mention that before?”

Allen described feeling mentally disconnected from her body, explaining: “I’m not hungry. Obviously I’m hungry, but my body and mind are so disconnected from each other that my body…hunger messages don’t pass through my body to my body.” brain.”

The singer continued: “I don’t avoid food, I just don’t think about it because it’s in my head.” Daily Mail. “My body is, like, a few steps away from me.”

Earlier this year, Allen spoke openly about her decision to move her two daughters to the United States

She talked about the differences between British and American attitudes, especially during awards season. She pointed out how expressive Americans are compared to “arrogant” Britons.

“One of the reasons I moved here is because I feel it is a more encouraging environment in which my children can thrive,” Allen explained.

She recalled that she practiced acting for the first time despite having no theatrical experience.

“When I tell Americans about it, they’ll be like: ‘Oh my God, this is so exciting! You’ll learn so much, you’ll kill it!’ Singer shared.

She added: “And then when I tell the English about it, they’ll be like: ‘Play? Have you ever done that before? Aren’t you scared?'” Allen highlighted the contrast, adding: “Culturally, we’re very different.”

Allen made a major lifestyle change in 2011 after being recognized as a popular pop girl when she moved to the countryside and started a family.

Reflecting on her career, she admitted in March that becoming a mother had a huge 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 shared 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 have ruined my career,” Allen admitted. “I love them, and they complete me, but as far as pop stardom goes, they’ve completely ruined it.” “I get very upset when people say you can have it all, because frankly you can’t.”