Lena Dunham and Luis Felber welcome their first child via surrogacy

Lena Dunham and her husband, musician Luis Felber, have welcomed their first child, a daughter born through surrogacy. The creator of the series Girls announced the news on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in a personal account published by Vogue.

The 40-year-old actress and director shared that she was present at the birth alongside the woman who carried their child. The baby arrived thirteen days past the expected due date. Dunham described the moment she heard her first cry, before introducing herself to the baby as her mother.

In her account, Lena Dunham also reflected on the relationship she developed with the surrogate. She expressed her initial fears of feeling jealousy towards the woman who could carry her child, but stated that she primarily felt trust and admiration. The identity of the surrogate has not been disclosed.

Dunham’s journey to motherhood was marked by serious health issues. Suffering from endometriosis, she underwent a hysterectomy in 2018 at the age of 31. In July 2025, she revealed that she and Luis Felber were looking to expand their family “in new ways,” without detailing their approach at that time.

Lena Dunham and Luis Felber met on a blind date in early 2021. The British-Peruvian musician, who performs under the name Attawalpa, and the screenwriter married in September of the same year.

Vogue accompanied the story with the first images of the new family. The couple has not disclosed their daughter’s name or the exact date of her birth.