Friendship Bonus Episode: Lena & Jemima

Lena Dunham and Jemima Kirke delve into their nearly 20-year friendship, exploring the complexities that arose when they began working together on Dunham's show, *Girls*. They discuss how their dynamic shifted from Dunham being Kirke's follower in high school to a more equal relationship as adults, further complicated by Dunham's role as Kirke's boss. Kirke admits she intentionally hurt Dunham by not sharing her pregnancy news, a stark contrast to when Dunham was the first to know about her first pregnancy. They also candidly share the most annoying things about each other, from snoring to Jemima's tendency to create a weird atmosphere in Lena's home. Despite past fights and periods of resentment, both acknowledge the necessity of those conflicts for their friendship's growth and express deep affection for one another.