David Harbour 'hit hard' by Lily Allen split and pulling strength from 'dark places'

Stranger Things star David Harbour is said to be coping with his marriage split from Lily Allen 'day by day' as his past hardships have prepared him for the heartbreak

David Harbour is reportedly 'taking life day by day' as he navigates the end of his marriage to singer Lily Allen.

Earlier this week, it was reported that popstar Lily, 39, was seen on an exclusive dating app after her marriage to David, 49, is said to have broken down. The singer was spotted with a profile on celebrity dating app, Raya.

Her alleged bio reads: "Looking for someone to start couples therapy with," while she also is said to have indicated that she is "visiting Los Angeles from New York". It comes after she told podcast listeners she was "bored of men."

Lily's Raya profile is said to have popped up last week for users who have told the app they are women interested in dating other women. It's not clear what preferences Lily's profile had set and whether she was looking for love or a friendship. The profile was shared with DailyMail by a female source not connected to Lily.

Last week, Lily was also seen having removed her wedding ring. The pop star hosts BBC Sounds podcast Miss Me? Alongside close friend Miquita Oliver, and had been interviewing Miquita’s mum Andi Oliver. In clips from the podcast shared on Lily’s Instagram, Lily gestured with her bare hands, with both her engagement and wedding ring missing.

While she appears to be moving on amid the speculation about the end of her marriage, it's reported that David is taking things much harder. A source told The Mail that the Stranger Things star is taking the split 'day by day' after their five-year marriage ended.

"Life as he knows it is changing, but he is taking it in stride," the insider 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 insider claims that David's past battles with alcoholism and bipolar disorder have given him the strength he needs to handle his marriage split. "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. 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," they source added.

It comes after Lily previously confessed to have been struggling, and spending time away from her Stranger Things star husband. Lily and David co-parent Lily’s two daughters - Ethel Mary, 12, and Marnie Rose, 11 - alongside her ex-husband Sam Cooper.

Lily previously admitted to meeting David on Raya. Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show last year, Lily spoke of meeting David, who plays Jim Hopper in hit Netflix science fiction drama Stranger Things.

“On a dating app, called Raya," she revealed. "It was the first time I’d been on this dating app. I was scrolling through and landed on David’s profile and pressed accept. I didn’t know who he was. I thought he was just like a sexy policeman from a reality TV show. He was wearing a policeman’s uniform. It was a still from Stranger Things. I’d never seen Stranger Things.”

She added: "I don’t even know what I was looking for. It was just something to do on holiday, swiping, it’s a bit of fun. When I met him I didn’t think it was going to go anywhere. He was here filming Black Widow. He was only going to be here for a couple of months. And then it did (go somewhere).”

The pair later married in Las Vegas in 2020. They confirmed the nuptials at the time by sharing photos from the special occasion. they were officiated by an Elvis Presley impersonator. Lily previously gave insights into her romance with David, speaking about their relationship on her own Miss Me? podcast,. Discussing getting together with her now husband, Lily said: "David was the first date I ever went on."

The Mirror has approached David and Lily's respective representatives for comment on this story.

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