From The Hollywood Reporter · Hilary Lewis · · 40s
Lena Dunham Welcomes First Child
Lena Dunham shares her first child via surrogate after years of endometriosis battles.
In brief
Lena Dunham shares her first child via surrogate after years of endometriosis battles. Lena Dunham welcomed her first child through surrogate pregnancy after a 2018 hysterectomy for endometriosis. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
First Baby Announcement
Lena Dunham and husband Luis Felber welcomed their first child via surrogate.
“It’s a girl for the Girls creator.”
Surrogate Pregnancy Path
Dunham had a hysterectomy in 2018 due to endometriosis but still wanted to be a mom.
Netflix Inspiration
Their relationship inspired Netflix's 2025 Too Much TV series.
2021 Marriage
Dunham and Felber tied the knot in 2021.
Vogue Essay
Dunham shared the news in a Vogue essay.
At a glance
Lena Dunham welcomed her first child through surrogate pregnancy after a 2018 hysterectomy for endometriosis.
