Lena Dunham: The internet was a game I wanted to win Lena Dunham has opened up about some of her struggles with fame. 11 April 2026 Lena Dunham developed a toxic relationship with the internet after finding fame. Lena Dunham has discussed her experience of fame The 39-year-old actress shot to stardom as the creator, writer, and star of the hit HBO series Girls, which premiered in 2012, and Lena now admits to developing an unhealthy obsession with online chatter.