But sources say Harbour was blindsided by the release.
One Hollywood insider said: “David was aware Lily was writing about their split, but he didn’t expect it to be this personal – or for people to think every word was aimed at him. He’s been furious ever since, and now he’s warning friends that if she keeps pushing, he’ll share things that could seriously damage her image.”
Allen and Harbour split last year after she accused the actor of having multiple affairs, including a three-year relationship with Tippett.
Despite the bitter tone of the singer’s new record, Harbour was recently spotted with Allen’s daughters from her previous marriage – Ethel, 13, and Marnie, 12 – at a theme park in Orlando, Florida, suggesting a fragile truce may exist behind the scenes.
But the tension between them is palpable.
Another source said: “They’re doing their best to stay polite for the kids’ sake, but tensions are running high. David’s friends say he’s finished keeping quiet – and if he decides to speak, it could completely shatter the picture Lily’s painted with this record.”
West End Girl has already topped the UK iTunes charts and been streamed more than eight million times on Spotify.
But those close to Allen say that with Harbour “poised to speak his truth,” the real drama of Hollywood’s latest nastiest divorce may be yet to come.
