Lena Dunham's 'Famesick' Memoir Reveals Insights on 'Girls,' Chronic Illness, and Hollywood Relationships

Lena Dunham's memoir 'Famesick,' released today by Random House, delves into her experiences with chronic illness and the challenges of fame. She shares the story of her Ehler-Danlos syndrome diagnosis, which she learned about through an email from the Hinge date of her ex-business partner's former spouse. Dunham reflects on her split from 'Girls' collaborator Jenni Konner, pointing to Konner's indifference to her difficulties. She also expresses her aspirations for Adam Driver after the series, amid news of his unpredictable behavior. The memoir touches on the rift between Zosia Mamet and Jemima Kirke over a romantic issue. Additionally, she discusses her relationship with Jack Antonoff, hinting at friction with a certain 'teen pop star.' Early filmmaking experiences with Greta Gerwig and the Safdie brothers are also recounted, while her husband, Luis Felber, is mentioned only in the acknowledgements.