Helen Flanagan celebrated her 36th birthday with a trip to Lake Como, accompanied by her eight-year-old daughter Delilah. The actress shared moments from the celebration, which included a boat trip and swimming in the lake. During the festivities, Flanagan declared her independence, stating, "I don't need a man."
Flanagan, who separated from professional footballer Scott in 2022 after 13 years together, has been navigating single parenthood. She recently concluded a brief romance with Robbie Talbot, 45, in the summer of 2025. The actress addressed criticism from a social media user who questioned why she had not brought her other two children, Matilda, 11, and Charlie, five, on the birthday trip. Flanagan defended her decision, emphasizing the value of one-on-one time with each child and noting the challenges of traveling abroad with three children as a single parent. She also commented on the lack of support often shown between women and mothers.
Earlier in the month, Flanagan had spoken about her struggles with being out of work and a feeling of uncertainty following the sale of her family home. The property, shared with her ex-partner Scott, was reportedly sold for £945,000 after initially being listed at £1.5 million.
Reflecting on her year of single life, Flanagan shared candid thoughts on Instagram. She noted that while she is a "relationship girl" and values connection, she would not settle for a partner unless the relationship was right. She also expressed that she generally dislikes being alone and prefers company, whether with her children, close friends, or family, describing her moods as sometimes "super happy and fun or not great at all."
