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Lily Allen Swaps Drugs for Designer Goods in New Addiction Battle

Lily Allen reveals she has replaced her past addictions to drugs and alcohol with a new compulsion for materialism and shopping. The singer-actress confesses she uses spending on designer goods as an escape and a way to dissipate money she feels unworthy of possessing. Her recent high-value purchases include a Porsche 911 Carrera sports car, a painting, and an emerald ring. Allen also shares that she maintains a large collection of fashion pieces intended for her two teenage daughters.

Key Points: Lily Allen Reveals Addiction to Materialism and Shopping

  • Swapped drug addiction for shopping
  • Feels unworthy of her wealth
  • Buys designer goods to "get rid" of money
  • Recently purchased a Porsche 911
  • Keeps fashion collection for daughters
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Lily Allen speaks about her addiction with materialism

Singer Lily Allen opens up about replacing drug and alcohol addiction with compulsive spending on designer goods and a Porsche.

"If I have an addiction, it's to material things - Lily Allen"

Los Angeles, Feb 5

Hollywood actress-singer Lily Allen has shared that she is addicted to "material things". The 40-year-old singer-actress is recovering after spending years dealing with drug and alcohol issues.

She has now shared that she's swapped one addiction for another and now uses shopping as an "escape", revealing she tries to "get rid" of her money by splashing her cash on "designer goods", reports 'Female First UK'.

She told Elle, "(Addiction is) a need to escape myself. And to find something to help me with that ... Because I am unbearable. Unbearable. And alcohol and drugs numb you to that. So does sex, food, spending money, conflict. If I have an addiction, it's to material things".

She further mentioned, "I don't believe that I am worthy of the things that I have in the world or money that I make, so a part of me tries to get rid of it. And designer goods are a really good way of doing that. I also feel titillated by the idea of running out of money. It drives me".

As per 'Female First UK', Lily went on to reveal her recent purchases include a Porsche 911 Carrera sports car, a painting and an emerald ring. She added of the USD 1,62,762 car, "I feel a bit silly, but also I've always wanted one ... I don't like to be too comfortable".

When asked if she feels "happier on the edge?", the singer replied,"Yes, but that's not healthy. Because if I felt like a complete, whole, full person, then I would think I was worthy of
having a nice house and paying off my mortgage and doing the weekly shopping".

Lily added that she "really likes pretty things" and has kept a large collection of fashion pieces that she's planning to share with her two daughters, Ethel, 14, and Marnie, 13. The revelation comes after Lily revealed she narrowly avoided a nasty accident when a lorry ran her new Porsche "off the road" last month.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Buying a Porsche to feel "uncomfortable"? That's a level of privilege most of us in India can't even imagine. Many people work their whole lives to afford a basic car. This perspective is just... wow.
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Ananya R
Mental health issues can manifest in many ways. Swapping one addiction for another is a real struggle. It's brave of her to talk about it openly. More celebrities should use their platform to discuss these things.
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David E
As someone who has lived in both the US and India, the contrast in what constitutes "normal" spending is staggering. Her confession about not feeling worthy is the real story here—the shopping is just a symptom.
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Sneha F
At least she's planning to share her fashion collection with her daughters. That's a sweet, family-oriented thought amidst all this chaos. Material things passed down with love can have meaning.
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Karthik V
While I sympathize with her struggle, articles like this sometimes glorify excessive consumption. For every person trying to "get rid" of money, there are millions worrying about their next meal. A little perspective is needed.

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