Can women really "have it all"? Lily Allen says kids "ruined" career, highlighting that challenge

Singer Lily Allen is garnering attention for comments she made on the challenges of balancing a career with motherhood.

"I never really have a strategy when it comes to career, but yes, my children ruined my career," Allen said, laughing, on the Radio Times podcast Tuesday. "I mean, I love them and they complete me, but in terms of pop stardom, totally ruined it."

Allen, 38, who shares two daughters with ex-husband Sam Cooper, said she chose to step back from her career to focus on raising her kids.