How David Harbour is handling the demise of his 'rocky' marriage to Lily Allen
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Stranger Things star David Harbour is 'taking life day by day' as he navigates the possible end of his marriage to singer Lily Allen and the conclusion of the Netflix series that made him a household name, sources have revealed to DailyMail.com. The 49-year-old actor's separation from Allen, 39, has been confirmed by friends of the Smile hitmaker, who told DailyMail.com that the couple have officially 'split' after months of speculation about their five-year relationship.
![[The 49-year-old actor's separation from Allen, 39, has been confirmed by friends of the Smile hitmaker, who told DailyMail.com that the couple have officially 'split' after months of speculation about their five-year relationship]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/18/93463191-14224819-The_49_year_old_actor_s_separation_from_Allen_39_has_been_confir-m-6_1735065803719.jpg)
The split has been further cemented by Allen's surprise appearance on celebrity dating app Raya, with a source unconnected to the singer sharing evidence of the star's active profile with DailyMail.com. 'Life as he knows it is changing, but he is taking it in stride,' an insider exclusively revealed. 'Stranger Things filming is now over, his relationship with Lily is basically over, and as much as that is hitting him hard, he has dealt with major life obstacles that have prepared him for such changes.'.
![[The split has been further cemented by Allen's surprise appearance on celebrity dating app Raya , with a source unconnected to the singer sharing evidence of the star's active profile with DailyMail.com]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/19/93463201-14224819-The_split_has_been_further_cemented_by_Allen_s_surprise_appearan-a-20_1735067630783.jpg)
The source opened up about how Harbour's past battles with alcoholism and bipolar disorder have equipped him to handle this latest challenge, explaining: 'He has been in some dark places in his life but has gotten out of them and has been able to get on the other side of it all.'.
![[However, friends haven't completely ruled out a reconciliation between the couple, who tied the knot in September 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown in New York]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/18/93463179-14224819-However_friends_haven_t_completely_ruled_out_a_reconciliation_be-a-8_1735066132850.jpg)
Despite the personal turmoil, Harbour has found solace in his career. 'He is diving headfirst into his work to get him out of all his struggles and heartbreak. His career is working out, so he is happily riding that train for all that it is cracked up to be,' the source added.
![[However, a friend told DailyMail.com that Allen had created a profile on Raya but wasn't actively searching for dates, partly because she hasn't yet divorced and 'she takes marriage very seriously']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/18/93463183-14224819-However_a_friend_told_DailyMail_com_that_Allen_had_created_a_pro-a-6_1735066132839.jpg)
