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Cornwall resident, filmmaker Lena Dunham to give book talk in town
In a 2022 essay for Architectural Digest, Lena Dunham discussed living on a home constructed on her parents’ Connecticut property in Cornwall.
Lena Dunham welcomes her first baby via surrogacy
(CNN) — Actress and writer Lena Dunham and her husband Luis Felber have welcomed a baby daughter via surrogate.Writing in an op-ed published by Vogue on Wednesday, Dunham, 40, who is best known as the creator of hit TV series “Girls,” revealed that the couple’s first child had arrived 13 days late, before describing the moment of her birth.“I was so focused on our surrogate — in awe at her concentration, her period of quiet followed by what sounded like a roar — I forgot to look down until I heard our baby’s cry,” she wrote.“I saw her face, gasping just as she did. Her eyes, wide and unfocused, taking in the light and shadow, blinking rapidly.”Dunham said she was “bashful and dizzy with joy.”In 2018, Dunham revealed that she’d had a hysterectomy in an attempt to end the pain caused by endometriosis.Endometriosis is a common and often painful condition that happens when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus itself. It’s estimated to affect more than 11% of women between the ages of 15 and 44 across the United States.The surgery removed her cervix and uterus, meaning that she was unable to conceive naturally.On meeting her surrogate, Dunham wrote in the Vogue piece: “While I’ve been known to make friends quickly — airport terminals, veterinary offices — this was the quickest leap from first coffee to gynecological procedure I’d ever done.”Dunham said in the months before the embryo transfer date, as she “got to know our surrogate and to trust her,” she thought she would feel “jealousy” towards her, but she did not.“Instead, I felt a different kind of jealousy — toward said baby, for the chance to be tucked into someone who radiated such safety. I could just tell she knew how to steer an SUV in the snow,” Dunham added.The pregnancy came after “12 years circling the fertility drain,” Dunham wrote, and revealed how she dealt with the nerves of the intervening months.“Powerless and unable to feel the physical changes that signal a growing fetus, I horrified friends and family who adhere to the Jewish superstition prohibiting anticipatory purchases, and I started shopping,” said Dunham, before recounting her journey into the world of baby fashion.“I was looking for garments that allowed her personality to develop and express itself rather than announcing an identity she didn’t yet have,” she said.“She would be a person that we helped to dress, who made an impression on the world based on our choices, until she was old enough to do it herself.”The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.THE-CNN-WIRE (TM) & © 2026 CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., A TIME WARNER COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Lena Dunham welcomes her first child via surrogate
The 40-year-old writer-actor has been open about her fertility struggles, most recently in her 2026 memoir 'Famesick," in which she explained her journey with severe endometriosis, her decision to undergo a hysterectomy and failed IVF cycle.
AIC’s Will Dunham Talks PE Support of Small Businesses, Workers on ‘The Deciders’ Podcast
Dunham: “Our members are professional business builders … They go find businesses that are struggling or businesses that are doing just fine and they help
Radio on the Lake Theatre unveils 2026-27 season featuring ‘War of the Worlds,’ ‘Casablanca’
The locally based theater company's 7-show lineup opens Sept. 27 with “The Maltese Falcon” in person at Dunham Tavern Museum and on the radio at WBWC 88.3 FM.
Jeff Dunham adds second Green Bay show after first one sells out
Comedian Jeff Dunham and his well-known cast of dummies were last in Green Bay in 2024 for three shows.
Ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham will perform at Hershey Theatre on Nov. 18
Popular ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham will return to Hershey later this year with a show at Hershey Theatre, Hershey Entertainment announced Wednesday. "With headline-generating performances...
Controversial ‘SNL’ host and ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ star Louise Lasser dies at 87
‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ and ‘Girls’ actress Louise Lasser has died at 87. Lena Dunham wrote a touching tribute to the Emmy nominee as ‘one of the best to ever do it.’
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding festivities are officially underway as A-listers arrive to MSG
The latest chapter of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's love story is officially underway in NYC as celebrity guests like Adam Sandler and Lena Dunham descend on Madison Square Garden.
Andrew Rannells reveals brief romance with Anderson Cooper inspired 'Girls' storyline
Andrew Rannells says he briefly dated Anderson Cooper when he was 25, and told 'Girls' showrunners Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner about the fling.
Olivia Rodrigo's new album, Steven Spielberg's latest UFO film, and “Every Year After” top this week's Must List
James Ellroy's "Red Sheet" and Lena Dunham's "Famesick" round out our picks for the weekend of June 12.
Dexter Students Shine at Local Science Olympiad - The Sun Times News
By Marissa Dunham, Chrissy Hladky, and Rob Hladky On Saturday, May 9, over 2000 students from forty local elementary schools participated in a fun day of learning and competition at the Washtenaw County Science Olympiad (WESO), held at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor. WESO was founded in 2002 and is an annual event offering ... Read more
Adam Driver has cheeky response when asked for comment on Lena Dunham's bombshell book
Adam Driver was asked about Lena Dunham's bombshell memoir, which included several claims about his alleged behavior on the set of 'Girls,' at Cannes.
Adam Driver Brushes Off Lena Dunham Memoir Question in Cannes: ‘I’m Saving It All for My Book’
Adam Driver may be known for leading critically acclaimed films like “BlacKkKlansman” and blockbusters like “Star Wars,” but his career first gained steam on TV in Lena Dunham’s HBO series “Girls.” Th...
"The Cars That Made Us" Works as Education and Entertainment
Comic Jeff Dunham's "The Cars That Made Us" is a fun, entirely enjoyable portrait of a compelling car, one per episode.
Lena Dunham on New Memoir, Jack Antonoff, Health Issues, More
Writer, director, and actor Lena Dunham joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to talk about her new memoir, “Famesick: A Memoir,” where she opens up about her health, experience with fame, and what it means to come of age under the intense scrutiny of Hollywood. Dunham talks about the negative attention she got while starring in “Girls” and how it exacerbated her health issues, reflects on her breakup with Jack Antonoff, and opens up about her battle with pharmaceutical dependency. Dunham also shares the story of how she came to the decision to get a hysterectomy when her endometriosis became unbearable, despite her dreams of being a mother.
Dunham-Episcopal winner wins in dominant fashion to keep undefeated record
Dunham and Episcopal boys basketball faced off on Friday night.
Dunham, Ascension Christian football teams look to bring home state titles
Dunham, Ascension Catholic are both playing for high school football state championships on Thursday.