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The Lenny Archive

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Articles

Why I’m Snitching on Hollywood Sexism

In the writers room, I was told my gender was a distraction. I kept quiet for years.

The Lenny Interview: Kimberly Drew, aka @MuseumMammy

Meet the Instagram Star Elevating Black Contemporary Art.

My Relationship With Spirituality

You probably don't associate Khloé Kardashian with the word *devout*. Here's why you should.

Karlie Kloss and Christy Turlington on the Power of Their Sisterhood

The supermodels talk about how they lift each other up in so many arenas — from their charitable work to seeking higher education — and turn moments of vulnerability into strength.

Jennifer Lawrence: “Why Do I Make Less Than My Male Co‑Stars?”

The actress opens up about Hollywood's wage gap.

Tracee Ellis Ross: Michelle Obama Helped Me Be Myself

The *Black**-ish* actress on how the former First Lady encouraged her to find strength within.

Moving My Beloved Country Music Forward

The Grammy Award-winning artist Maren Morris is expanding women's role in country beyond scorned lover or coy virgin.

You Don’t Owe Anybody Anything

Kelly Oxford on learning to manage her anxiety in her twenties.

The Lenny Imprint’s Jenny Zhang Is on a Weird Journey All Her Own

Lena Dunham, Jenni Konner, and author Jenny Zhang on Sour Heart, the debut book on the Lenny imprint.

Flying Solo

What religion doesn't teach you is sometimes inevitable.

When Lena Dunham Met Patsy and Eddy

Lena Dunham interviews Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, the heroines of *Absolutely Fabulous*.

Lena Dunham Gets Real with Janet Mock

A discussion between friends about every controversy, every learning moment, and every apology.

Why You Should #AskYourMother About Her Abortion

Lenny co-founders Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner talk to Konner's mom about her illegal abortion in the '60s.

My Perfect F*cking Skin

Lena Dunham's one vanity was her complexion — until she got rosacea in her 30s.

Retouched by an Angel

Lena Dunham reflects on why she's done with allowing herself to be Photoshopped.

Gabrielle Union Is Captain of Team F*ck It

Lena Dunham interviews the actress about her new memoir, being a public person, and fighting for what she deserves.

The Sickest Girl

Lena Dunham opens up about her life with endometriosis.

Why the Pineapple Is the Feminist Symbol We’ve All Been Waiting For

The tropical fruit takes on the post-Trump era.

Screw Mastery

On starting out in a new field in your 40s.

Kathryn Hahn: Lessons I Learned From My Daughter

The actress tells us the lessons she learned about being a woman from her six-year-old daughter.