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Lena Dunham biography
Lena Dunham is a writer, director, author, and creator of the hit television series Girls, in which she also starred as Hannah Horvath. The multihyphenate creator gained widespread recognition for capturing twentysomething life on screen, and she is currently expanding her portfolio to theatrical writing by co-adapting the 1999 film 10 Things I Hate About You for Broadway alongside playwright Jessica Huang.
Off-camera, Dunham is married to musician Luis Felber. The couple recently welcomed their first child, a baby girl born via surrogate, which Dunham detailed in a personal essay written for Vogue. Following their daughter's arrival, the pair is preparing to relocate their home base from the United States to London.
- Recent coverage of Lena Dunham centers heavily on major personal milestones, including entering motherhood via surrogate and planning an international relocation to London.
- Media reporting also highlights her active creative career as she branches into Broadway scriptwriting and continues to be referenced for her groundbreaking work on Girls.
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Aug 16, 2026
Actor Matthew Rhys revealed his guest role on Girls was inspired by a real-life unsettling situation Dunham experienced.
Matthew Rhys Drops Bombshell About His Infamous 'Girls' Episode
Aug 17, 2026
News broke that Dunham is co-writing the book for a Broadway musical stage adaptation of 10 Things I Hate About You.
'10 Things I Hate About You' Is Hitting Broadway With Lena Dunham And Carly Rae Jepsen
Sep 3, 2026
Dunham joined prominent public figures in paying tribute to pioneering feminist icon Gloria Steinem following her passing.
Gloria Steinem Dead at 92: Hillary Clinton, Jane Fonda and Lena Dunham Lead Tributes
Sep 16, 2026
Reports indicated Dunham and husband Luis Felber are planning a major move to London following their baby's birth.
Lena Dunham And Husband Luis Felber Welcome First Child Via SurrogateSep 16, 2026
Lena Dunham announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl born via surrogate, in a Vogue personal essay.
Lena Dunham Welcomes First Child, a Baby Girl, via Surrogate With Husband Luis Felber
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Lena Dunham: your questions
Who is Lena Dunham married to?
Lena Dunham is married to musician Luis Felber.
Does Lena Dunham have children?
Yes, Lena Dunham and her husband Luis Felber welcomed their first child, a baby girl, via surrogate.
What new projects is Lena Dunham working on?
Dunham is co-writing the book for a Broadway stage musical adaptation of 10 Things I Hate About You alongside playwright Jessica Huang.
Is Lena Dunham moving to London?
Yes, reports state that Dunham and her husband are preparing to relocate their household to London after spending time in the United States.
What show did Lena Dunham create?
Lena Dunham created and starred in the hit television series Girls, playing the character Hannah Horvath.
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Carly Rae Jepsen Teases 'Heated Rivalry' Music — And Hints Her Baby's Name Came From The HBO Drama
The pop icon has a double album on the way, a Broadway adaptation in the works with Lena Dunham, and a possible TV soundtrack gig.
Sep 9, 2026
Celebrity
Gloria Steinem Dead at 92: Hillary Clinton, Jane Fonda and Lena Dunham Lead Tributes
Stars and leaders are honoring the legendary feminist activist and cultural icon following her death at 92.
Sep 3, 2026
Music
Liz Phair Dropping Rare Unreleased Tracks On Exclusive Tour Vinyl
The alt-rock icon is selling a limited-edition 7-inch featuring her theme song for Lena Dunham's podcast on her upcoming joint tour with Sleater-Kinney.
Aug 27, 2026
Music
Carly Rae Jepsen Drops 'Motivation' Ahead of New Double Album 'Day And Night'
With a fresh track out, a double LP a month away, and a Broadway musical with Lena Dunham on deck, Carly Rae Jepsen is unstoppable.
Aug 21, 2026
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'10 Things I Hate About You' Is Hitting Broadway With Lena Dunham And Carly Rae Jepsen
The beloved 1999 teen classic is becoming a stage musical thanks to an unexpected pop and literary dream team.
Aug 17, 2026
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Matthew Rhys Drops Bombshell About His Infamous 'Girls' Episode
The actor reveals his chilling Season 6 role as an accused author was rooted in a real-life situation Lena Dunham experienced.
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