nuSep 17, 2026, 07:33

Actress Lena Dunham has become a mother to her first child

Actress Lena Dunham has announced the birth of her first child via a surrogate after undergoing a hysterectomy in 2018. The Girls creator and her husband, Luis Felber, welcomed their daughter over a week past the expected due date.

Actress Lena Dunham, famous for creating and starring in the hit television series Girls, has announced the birth of her first child. Following the removal of her uterus in 2018 due to severe endometriosis, Dunham and her husband, Luis Felber, chose to grow their family through surrogacy. She described the deep bond and trust she built with her surrogate, noting that she did not experience the feelings of jealousy she had initially feared.

Dunham shared personal details about the experience, including the arrival of her daughter, who was born thirteen days after her due date. In a heartfelt reflection, she recounted her first words to her newborn, expressing a sense of relief and joy after a long wait. The couple, who have been married since September 2021, are celebrating the arrival of their first child together.

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