Lily Allen Shares Kiss With Jonah Freud in Revenge Dress at London Christmas Party

London — Lily Allen was photographed sharing a kiss with Jonah Freud at her Christmas party in London on Friday night, wearing what observers described as a 'revenge dress.' The singer arrived at Stringfellow’s in a halterneck red velvet minidress with white fur edging, paired with stockings and suspenders, a dramatic white fur-trimmed cloak, and a white Chanel handbag, finishing with vertiginous white fur-trimmed heels. The couple were seen embracing and kissing in front of other guests, in photos acquired by TMZ, as a celeb-packed crowd milled around the legendary London venue.

Allen hosted the party at Stringfellow’s, a staple of the capital’s nightlife scene, drawing a roster of famous faces for a festive evening. The display of holiday glamour came at a moment when Allen has been navigating the highs and lows of a high-profile year, including the publication of material that fans interpreted as addressing personal strife. The photographs place the 40-year-old pop star, who has long worn varied public personas—from punk-influenced trailblazer to stylish chart star—unapologetically at the center of London’s celeb circuit during the holidays.

The party follows a year in which Allen publicly reflected on heartbreak and released a new album, West End Girl, that has been described in contemporary coverage as detailing Harbour’s alleged infidelity. The album’s narrative includes a character identified in later reporting as 'Madeline,' a name that the Mail on Sunday connected to Natalie Tippett, a costume designer who has worked with Allen in the past. The tracks and lyrics have sparked discussion about how the singer channels personal experience into her music, a trend that has accompanied her public life in recent years.

On the party’s guest list, attendees included a constellation of pop and entertainment figures. Olivia Rodrigo arrived with a leggy display in a black lace minidress, while fellow acts Ella Eyre and Lola Young also drew attention for their bold party outfits. The event underscored Allen’s continued pull in London’s entertainment sphere as she balances personal news with professional output.

The previous month saw Allen and Freud, the son of public-relations powerhouse Matthew Freud and Charlotte Hutton, seen on a date night at the Michelin-starred Dorian in Notting Hill. The pair reportedly spent several hours together, signaling a possible reconciliation of sorts after a public dating arc. Freud’s family lineage includes the late artist Lucian Freud, linking the couple to a broader network of media and art figures that frequently appear at high-profile gatherings.

In addition to the romance angle, the party reflected Allen’s ongoing status as a cultural figure who can mobilize a star-studded audience for a festive, spectacle-driven night out. Harbour’s absence from the guest list did not go unnoticed, but the evening’s focus remained on Allen’s party and the moment of public affection with Freud, a moment that quickly circulated across entertainment outlets and social media.

Rounding out the weekend’s narrative is Harbour’s current acting role and scheduled return to screens. The actor, known for his work in film and television and for his long-standing marriage to Allen in a previous chapter of both of their careers, is stepping into a different creative space as he remains a fixture in the public eye through his acting work. The dynamic between Allen and Harbour continues to be filtered through the lens of public interest in their personal lives and artistic collaborations, a reality for a figure who has built a career on candid self-expression and a willingness to confront private matters in public.

The party’s energy also highlighted how Allen has navigated a year in which her musical output and personal narrative have intersected with a high-profile social calendar. Fans and observers will watch how the narrative evolves as Allen begins the new year with possible touring, media appearances, or additional releases as she continues to translate personal experiences into her music and public appearances.