Happy birthday! Lena Dunham turns 38 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on May 13, 2024

The iconic and legendary actress turns 38 on Monday, May. 13, 2024.

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‘Girls’ creator Lena Dunham is celebrating her 38th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-director-comedienne Lena Dunham has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 38th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Dunham, a cultural icon

Born in New York on May 13, 1986, Lena Dunham's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Dunham's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Lena hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lena Dunham as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 38.

Happy Birthday, Lena, you're the best!