Lena Dunham has accused her former 'Girls' co-star Adam Driver of aggressive behavior in her new memoir, 'Famesick.' The actress and writer alleges that Driver was 'verbally aggressive, condescending, and physically imposing' during their time working together on the HBO series from 2012 to 2017. Dunham claims Driver threw a chair at a wall near her, punched a hole in his trailer wall, and screamed at her during rehearsals. She also described their dynamic as emotionally contradictory, noting that he could also be 'protective and loving.'
Dunham revealed that she and Driver nearly crossed personal boundaries early in the show's run, but she stopped herself. A month later, Driver announced his engagement to Joanne Tucker. Dunham writes that Driver told her, 'When my girl was away, I realized I'm no good alone. I need someone to keep me in line.'
The memoir also details Dunham's personal life, including her affair with a former middle-school flame that contributed to the end of her relationship with musician Jack Antonoff. Dunham has not received a response from Driver regarding her allegations.
'Girls' faced criticism during its run for its lack of racial diversity, a controversial rape scene, and frequent nudity. Dunham has also been subject to intense body shaming. Despite the controversies, the series won multiple awards and remains a culturally significant work.