CNN —British pop singer Lily Allen has said that her children “complete” her, but having them “totally ruined” her career.
When asked on the Radio Times podcast if she had to rethink her career strategy after having children, Allen replied: “I never really have a strategy when it comes to career, but yes, my children ruined my career.”“I mean I love them and they complete me, but in terms of pop stardom, totally ruined it,” Allen said jokingly during the interview, which was released Tuesday.
“It really annoys me when people say you can have it all because, quite frankly, you can’t,” the singer added.
“Some people choose their career over their children and that’s their prerogative.”Allen has seen most of her career success in the UK, with three number one hits and 15 in the Top 40.
“I feel like that really left some nasty scars that I’m not willing to repeat [on my children],” Allen said.
Persons:
Lily Allen, “, Allen, ”, ” Allen, Sam Cooper, Allen’s, Keith Allen, Alison Owen, Alfie Allen, I’m, David Harbour
Organizations:
CNN, Radio Times
Locations:
British, New York City