Golden Globe-winning actress Lena Dunham in Brooklyn, where her HBO series “Girls” is set. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Dunham is the creator, writer and star of the HBO comedy. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
“Girls” follows the trials and triumphs of quartet of young New York women. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
The star recently bought a one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn Heights. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Dunham says she’s “never been drawn to writing about characters experiencing great joy and triumph.” (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Before “Girls,” Dunham wrote and directed the independent film “Tiny Furniture.” (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Lena Dunham | 2012 (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Lena Dunham | 2010 (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
