Happy birthday! Lena Dunham turns 39 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 39 on Tuesday, May. 13, 2025.

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‘Girls’ creator Lena Dunham is celebrating her 39th 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 39th 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 39.

Happy Birthday, Lena, you're the best!

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