Lena Dunham looked in high spirits as she enjoyed a day at Wimbledon on Tuesday.
The American actress, who divides her time between London, New York and Connecticut, was joined by her friend Stephen Fry as they watched the action from the Royal Box on Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Lena, 37, looked effortlessly chic for the outing, sporting a navy bouclé cape with a matching midi skirt and white heels.
The Golden Globe winner debuted a sleek new hairstyle with her look, dyeing her brunette locks black and cutting a fringe.
She accessorised her outfit with a rattan bag and black sunglasses which she glanced over her shoulder as she watched number one seed Jannik Sinner take on world number 5 Daniil Medvedev in the men’s quarter-finals.
Lena Dunham was in high spirits as she joined Stephen Fry in the royal box at Wimbledon on Tuesday after speaking openly about her battle with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
The American actress, who divides her time between London, New York and Connecticut, watched the action on Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Lena, 37, looked effortlessly chic for the outing, sporting a navy bouclé cape with a matching midi skirt and white heels.
Lena and Stephen, 66, who starred together in the tragicomedy film Treasure earlier this year, were in good company as they mingled with the likes of Princess Beatrice of York, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Michael McIntyre.
Lena’s outing came after she opened up about living with her genetic condition, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, in a candid Instagram post.
The Girls star, who revealed she was diagnosed with hEDS in 2019, wanted to shed light on the condition during the month of May, which is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month.
Lena shared two selfies showing her reddened skin, which is one of her symptoms, as well as swelling in her hands and her hyperflexibility with her knuckles and feet.
She also shared a short clip of herself using an elevator to get to the set, as well as a close-up of her tattoo that read “sick.”
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danos syndrome is a type of EDS caused by defects in a person’s collagen.
Common symptoms of the condition include muscle and bone pain, hypermobility, easy bruising and slightly stretchy skin, according to the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center.
The star wrote in a lengthy caption: “Until I was in my twenties, I didn’t know that all my flexible party tricks (or the random blush attacks that made red lipstick a gamble, or my migraines or swollen knees or fainting spells…) weren’t just quirks.”
She continued: ‘They were all part of Hypermobile Ehler Danlos Syndrome, a genetic condition that involves a lack of collagen in my connective tissue. This causes everything from joint pain and dislocation, poor wound healing and a plethora of seemingly random symptoms that aren’t random at all.’
‘Hypermobile EDS is one of 13 known forms of EDS and while this condition is poorly understood and underdiagnosed, it is thought to affect between 1 in 5,000 and 1 in 40,000 people, depending on the type.
The Golden Globe winner debuted a sleek new hairstyle with her look, dyeing her brunette locks black and cutting a fringe (right, in February).
Lena and Stephen, 66, were in good company as they mingled with the likes of Princess Beatrice of York, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Michael McIntyre.
Lena and Stephen seemed to be captivated by the action on Centre Court.
The pair have been close friends since starring in the comedy-drama film Treasure earlier this year.
Lena, who was born on May 13, said, “It’s fitting that I was born in May because it’s also Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month. If you or a loved one is living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, now is the time to do something about it.”
She went on to write: ‘And if you know someone who is facing unexplainable challenges and pain who fits this description, encourage them to learn about their symptoms.
‘Reality: It was someone who had read my writings about chronic pain and seen me on television who encouraged me to see a specialist. That act of brotherly caring changed my life.
‘If you have EDS, remember: 1-it’s not in your head. 2-you’re not lazy. 3-it’s okay to ask for help. There’s no shame in admitting what you can’t do.
‘5 (sic) You have the right to use the disabled toilets. The only time I get snide outdoors is when someone asks me why I’m using the disabled toilet.
‘6-You may feel like the world is slipping away from you, but think of the gifts you develop as a result. My creativity was born from time spent alone. As a director, I work from a place of empathy that my illness gave me.’
Lena gave her followers some words of wisdom if they know someone with EDS, writing that if they love someone who has it, they should “stay flexible,” adding, “They’re doing the best they can. Don’t take it personally – fatigue, change of plans.
On top of that, “it’s okay to feel overwhelmed,” and finally, “remember that you have a source of hard-earned empathy waiting for you.”
Finally, Lena said she is “offering love to everyone living with chronic pain or supporting a loved one who does,” and offers ehlers-danlos.com as a place to find more information.
The star also wrote: “PS: Scroll down to see the elevator that takes me to set. I’d love to take you for a ride sometime,” adding a heart.
Lena recently opened up about her genetic condition, Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, in a candid Instagram post.
Lena wanted to shed light on the condition during the month of May, which is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month.
One of the symptoms you experience is random redness, as seen on your cheeks.
Lena showed her swollen and bruised finger, a symptom of the condition.
She also shared a snapshot of her flexibility, another symptom of this.
The star also shared a close-up of her tattoo that reads ‘sick.’
