Internet reacts to Lily Allen’s shock comment on how many
Lily Allen’s Honest Talk on Abortions
Lily Allen openly discussed her abortion experiences on her podcast Miss Me?, admitting, “Abortions, I’ve had a few,” but she “can’t remember exactly how many… I want to say four or five.” Her co-host Miquita Oliver shared she’d had “about five” as well. Allen’s honesty sparked mixed reactions online—some praised her openness, while others called her comments “irresponsible.”
Facing Backlash and Personal Reflection
Allen expected some criticism and reflected on a past abortion where a man paid for the procedure. She said, “I don’t think it’s generous or romantic. He didn’t even follow up with me afterwards.” Her frustration extended beyond men to society’s demand for “acceptable reasons” for abortion.
Rejecting Conditional Acceptance
She expressed irritation at memes suggesting women must justify abortion with extreme circumstances, saying, “Just: ‘I don’t want a f***ing baby right now.’ That’s reason enough.” Her breezy, blunt tone upset some, but others, like researcher Alison Wilson, explained why it matters: “Imagine how much more palatable this would be if Allen had talked about how terrible she feels… how full of remorse she is? This is all to do with conditional acceptance.”
