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Lena Dunham hinted at surrogacy, family plans in interview months before baby’s birth

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Ryan, T. (2026, September 16). Lena Dunham hinted at surrogacy, family plans in interview months before baby’s birth. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/16/parents/lena-dunham-hinted-at-surrogacy-family-plans-in-interview-months-before-babys-birth/

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Lena Dunham hinted at plans to become a mother through surrogacy during an April interview on "Today With Jenna & Sheinelle," months before the birth of her baby girl in October. In an op-ed for Vogue, Dunham detailed her experience as a surrogate mother, expressing gratitude and excitement about meeting her newborn daughter. The article focuses on Dunham’s journey to parenthood, including her previous attempts with IVF and her health challenges, such as endometriosis and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which led her to pursue surrogacy.

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In an April interview on "Today With Jenna & Sheinelle," Lena Dunham hinted that she hadn't ruled out having children via surrogacy with her husband, British musician Luis Felber, despite undergoing a hysterectomy in 2017 due to endometriosis. Dunham expressed excitement about building a family through various means and emphasized her gratitude for the opportunity. On Wednesday, Dunham announced in a Vogue op-ed that she had welcomed a baby girl via surrogacy, describing the emotional moment of meeting her child for the first time.

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Lena Dunham hinted at plans to have a baby via surrogacy months before she became a mom. asserted

she → hint → surrogacy

During an April appearance on “Today With Jenna & Sheinelle,” the “Girls” creator — who had a hysterectomy in 2017 due to pain caused by endometriosis — said she hadn’t closed the door on having children with her husband, British musician Luis Felber. asserted

she → have → husband

“Some people don’t dream about being mothers, but I had. asserted

people → dream → ?

And a big part of my identity was that I was going to do that someday and in this way,” she shared. asserted

she → go → way

“The amazing thing is since then I have met so many people who have built their families in so many different ways, and I’ve really come to a place where I feel really excited,” Dunham added. asserted

Dunham → meet → place

“Whatever way it happens, I will be so grateful.” asserted

I → happen → way

On Wednesday, the “Too Much” alum revealed in an op-ed for Vogue that she and her husband had welcomed a baby girl. asserted

she → reveal → girl

“I sat on a hospital bed, between the legs of a woman I hadn’t known a year ago, waiting for a glimpse of this person who I had been waiting for with something related to patience, but also none at all,” she wrote. asserted

she → sit → patience

“I saw her face, gasping just as she did. asserted

she → see → ?

Her eyes, wide and unfocused, taking in the light and shadow, blinking rapidly,” Dunham added. asserted

Dunham → take → light

The actress recalled saying hello to the little one and telling her that she was her “mama.” asserted

she → recall → her

Page Six reported that the couple is currently in the US and will soon head back to their home in North London. asserted

couple → report → London

That October, the writer underwent two-hour emergency surgery to remove her left ovary, which was encased in scar tissue and pressing heavily on surrounding nerves. asserted

which → undergo → nerves

After being photographed walking with a cane, Dunham revealed she had been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder causing chronic joint pain. asserted

she → photograph → pain

Despite the many health ailments, Dunham attempted to have a child through in vitro fertilization (IVF), however, she learned that none of her remaining embryos were viable. asserted

none → attempt → embryos

Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

voice → matter → ?

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → moderate → civility

Lena Dunham hinted at surrogacy, family plans in interview months before baby’s birth

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