David Harbour’s reputation might be under fire—but Hollywood’s elite aren’t letting him go down without a fight.
The Stranger Things star, 50, has spent the past few weeks at the center of two major storms: an alleged cheating scandal linked to his estranged wife Lily Allen’s explosive new album, West End Girl, and resurfaced bullying claims from a young co-star. Yet amid the chaos, Harbour has found himself defended by some of Hollywood’s most influential players—Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, and Jason Bateman—who insiders say are standing firmly behind him.
According to Globe Magazine, the trio has refused to distance themselves from the actor despite mounting backlash online. “As far as Jen, Courteney, and Jason are concerned, David isn’t ‘problematic,’” a source close to Aniston’s camp revealed. “They’re not letting social media dictate who they work with.”
The friendship runs deep and professional. Cox is currently directing Harbour in the upcoming true-crime thriller Evil Genius, while Bateman just wrapped the HBO miniseries DTF St. Louis with him. Aniston is reportedly eager to collaborate on a future project, signaling that Hollywood’s inner circle still views Harbour as bankable—and likable. “He’s got real range, and he’s hilarious in person,” the insider added. “They love his self-deprecating humor and wild storytelling. He’s not the man the headlines make him out to be.”
Still, not everyone is comfortable with the show of solidarity. Critics have questioned whether Aniston and her circle are turning a blind eye to serious allegations. Lily Allen’s new record appears to take aim at her estranged husband, accusing him of infidelity and selfishness, while rumors of tension between Harbour and Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown briefly gained traction before she publicly stated she “felt safe” working with him.
But Harbour’s defenders reportedly see things differently. “They’ve all been through public breakups and character assassinations,” another source explained. “They know what it’s like to have the internet turn on you. To them, David is a man going through a messy divorce, not a monster.”
While the allegations continue to swirl, Harbour’s career appears to be holding steady—thanks to his powerful allies. With projects lined up alongside Aniston, Cox, and Bateman, insiders say he’s unlikely to be “canceled” anytime soon. In Hollywood, reputation is currency—but connections can buy survival. And for David Harbour, it seems his friends are his greatest insurance policy.
