Warning: Brief mention of pregnancy loss.

Lily Allendiscussed the toll that having children had on her pop music career.

Lily is the daughter of actor Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen.

Lily in a trench coat and scarf carrying a purse

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She has two daughters, born in 2011 and 2013, from her previous marriage with Sam Cooper.

Lily replied with a laugh, “I never really had a strategy when it comes to career.

But yes, my children ruined my career.”

Lily  with her two children dressed as Frozen characters, Elsa and Anna, at a themed event

“Does not mix!

I feel like it left some nasty scars that Im not willing to repeat on mine.”

Im glad that Ive done that because I think theyre pretty well-rounded people.

Lily Allen smiling at the camera, short hair with bangs, wearing a sleeveless black dress at an event

People just can’t afford childcare in the way you’re supposed to.

“People can barely afford to live without children.”

How is everyone else coping?

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It’s definitely not got easier," Lily added.

you’re free to listen to the full interviewhere.

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Lily Allen stands on the red carpet in a sleeveless, empire-waist gown

Lily poses for photo at a media event

Lily in off-shoulder dress with printed design, accessorized with a bow in pink hair

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