Allison Williams Responds to Lena Dunham's Memoir About Their 'Girls' Bond

The co-stars remain close despite Dunham's revelations about their on-set connection.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:33am

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An extreme close-up of shimmering, interlocking gold and silver chains, representing the complex, intertwined relationship between the two actresses from the TV series 'Girls'.The lasting friendship between the co-stars of the hit HBO series 'Girls' endures, despite the personal revelations in Lena Dunham's latest memoir.Cincinnati Today

Allison Williams has reacted to her former Girls co-star Lena Dunham's latest tell-all memoir, which includes details about the close relationship between the two actresses during the show's run. Williams said she and Dunham are still in touch and have a 'lifelong bond' despite Dunham's personal revelations.

Why it matters

The HBO series Girls was known for its raw, unfiltered depictions of relationships and sexuality, and Dunham's memoir provides a behind-the-scenes look at the intense bonds that formed between the cast. Williams' response sheds light on how the co-stars have navigated their friendship in the years since the show ended.

The details

In her new book Famesick, Dunham wrote about developing feelings for her on-screen love interest Adam Driver, who played her boyfriend on Girls. Dunham claimed she and Driver 'felt like partners' and nearly crossed a line, with Driver allegedly visiting her at home when her parents were away. However, Dunham said she ultimately decided not to act on those feelings to avoid jeopardizing their working relationship.

  • Dunham's memoir Famesick was published on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
  • Williams spoke about the book in an interview with Variety on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Allison Williams

A 38-year-old actress who co-starred with Lena Dunham on the HBO series Girls.

Lena Dunham

A 39-year-old actress, writer, and director who created and starred in the HBO series Girls, which ran for six seasons from 2012 to 2017.

Adam Driver

An actor who played Lena Dunham's on-again, off-again boyfriend on the HBO series Girls.

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What they’re saying

“We're in touch all the time. She would have definitely mentioned that 'I'm going to ruin your life with this book.' We love each other. It's a lifelong bond. It's the best.”

— Allison Williams, Actress

The takeaway

Despite the personal revelations in Dunham's memoir, Williams' response suggests the two actresses have maintained a close friendship in the years since Girls ended, underscoring the enduring bonds that can form between co-stars on an intense, long-running project.