If you've found yourself binging Lena Dunham's Too Much on Netflix, you're certainly not alone. The show - a heartbreakingly hilarious recounting of an emotionally-scorched American woman rebuilding her life in London - has left fans asking one big question: Where exactly is Lena Dunham calling home these days?
Well, the answer isn't simple. Life certainly imitates art - and just like her characters, Lena's hard to pin down. The star lives across continents, in a haven of leafy houseplants, an enviable number of cats, and vintage finds that most of us only dream of thrifting.
So, where exactly does Lena Dunham live (and is it painted entirely in Farrow & Ball?)
Where does Lena Dunham live?
The star divides her time between London and Connecticut, using the British capital city as her home base. Lena shared, 'When people ask me where I live now, I say, "Between London and Connecticut, 10 feet behind my parents." Yes, literally. Just as I always wanted.'
Before moving to London in 2021, Lena was lucky enough to call several places home - shuffling around LA and West Hollywood, as well as moving frequently between Brooklyn and Manhatten during her six-year romance with musician Jack Antonoff.
Does Lena Dunham live in London?
Gone are the Brooklyn brownstones and LA smoothie shops, with the star now living in a four-story North London townhouse with her British-Peruvian rockstar husband, Luis Felber, and their five cats and two dogs. Having lived there since Spring 2021, the couple have fondly referred to their townhouse as being a 'home base' and 'creative escape.'
Giving fans glimpses into her stunning home, it's clear to see maximalism is key to Lena's style. Her home is filled with 'nine shades of green,' an entirely pink living room, and more hand-sewn textiles than a Wes Anderson film. Yes, the paint shades are reportedly Farrow & Ball. There's no shock there.
The kitchen area is open plan - featuring Farrow & Ball Cooking Apple Green cabinets. A lover of thrifting, there's plenty of vintage goodies and unique finds to be found in Lena's home.
Why did Lena Dunham move to London?
Although work certainly brought her across the Atlantic on several occasions, it was her relationship with London-based Luis that cemented Lena's decision to call England home.
In many ways, Too Much is Lena's unashamed love letter to London - somewhat inspired by her own life. Using it as the backdrop for her ode to transatlantic heartbreak and chaotic self-discovery, she explained, 'I love everything about London. I find all of London glamorous, and I wanted to be able to show a diverse array of locations.'
Opening up about life as a London 'It-girl,' Lena once revealed how the city's privacy and creative freedom was a refreshing change to the chaos of New York. She shared, 'London shocked me with it's reassuring differences - streets so wide that the buildings seemed to be stepping aside for me to pass, the blank slate of it all.' Describing the move as being a 'system upgrade,' Lena later added, 'You don't feel that you are being in any way hemmed in by other people's perceptions.'
Referring to her London townhouse as an 'English fantasy', Lena also previously shared how her perfect morning involves feeding her small petting zoo of animals, followed by a blueberry matcha in bed and a reflection on the day ahead. How chic.
Does Lena Dunham live in America?
Before her move to London, Lena spent many years living in LA and New York - selling her Los Angeles bungalow in 2021.
Now, she favours a more laidback life. When she's not in England, she's at her 'forever' home in Connecticut - a purpose-built cottage located just 10 feet behind her parents home. Built during the pandemic, Lena's dad was said to have described the Girls star's dream home as looking 'like a kindergartener drew a house.'
Given Lena was locked down halfway across the globe, her parents took the lead on much of the project. In fact, it was Lena's mum who lovingly unpacked the 112 boxes of belongings that the star had shipped from London. Opening up about arriving to the house for the first time, Lena emotionally recalled, '[It was] showing me just how well [mum] knew me. I felt a shocking amount of gratitude to have these parents and this home.'
Filled with colour, cosiness, and whimsy, Lena also carefully curated the space to make it work for her - including her chronic illness.
Lena suffers with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a rare condition that can cause chronic joint paint. Given her diagnosis, it was a priority to make sure her home was comfortable at any given stage. 'The low staircase is perfect for the days my arthritic hips give me trouble [and] the bathtub has a pull-up bar in case I get dizzy,' she previously said.
Charlotte Robertsis a news and entertainment writer at Grazia UK. She spends her days covering everything celebrity, culture, and entertainment.