Actress and director Lena Dunham celebrated nearly eight years of sobriety, stating on the 'Not Skinny but Not Fat' podcast that it's 'the right thing for me' for her health and clarity, especially as she manages chronic pain and anxiety. She previously went to rehab in 2018 for Klonopin addiction, which she described as one of the hardest things she's overcome. Dunham is currently promoting her upcoming Netflix series 'Too Much,' an 'ex-pat rom-com for the disillusioned,' starring Meg Stalter, Will Sharpe, and Aylin Scott, which will be available on Thursday.
Lena Dunham says being sober is ‘the right thing for me’
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Actress and director Lena Dunham celebrated nearly eight years of sobriety, stating on the 'Not Skinny but Not Fat' podcast that it's 'the right thing for me' for her health and clarity, especially as she manages chronic pain and anxiety. She previously went to rehab in 2018 for Klonopin addiction, which she described as one of the hardest things she's overcome. Dunham is currently promoting her upcoming Netflix series 'Too Much,' an 'ex-pat rom-com for the disillusioned,' starring Meg Stalter, Will Sharpe, and Aylin Scott, which will be available on Thursday.
- 1 2018: Lena Dunham went to rehab to address an addiction to Klonopin.
- 2 2019: Dunham shared that she was living with Ehler-Danlos syndrome.
- 3 2022: Dunham discussed her recovery from Klonopin addiction in a Hollywood Reporter interview.
- 4 Tuesday (July 8, 2025): Dunham appeared on the 'Not Skinny but Not Fat' podcast, sharing she was nearly eight years sober.
- 5 Thursday (July 10, 2025): Her upcoming series 'Too Much' will be available to stream on Netflix.
- Improved health and clarity for Lena Dunham
- successful management of chronic pain and anxiety
- promotion of new series
What: Lena Dunham discussed her sobriety journey and its benefits for her health and clarity. She also mentioned her past struggle with Klonopin addiction and her upcoming series.
When: Tuesday (July 8, 2025) on the podcast. Nearly eight years sober. Went to rehab in 2018. Diagnosed with Ehler-Danlos syndrome in 2019. Interviewed by Hollywood Reporter in 2022. Netflix series 'Too Much' available on Thursday (July 10, 2025).
Where: Podcast 'Not Skinny but Not Fat'. Hollywood Reporter interview. Netflix (for 'Too Much').
Why: Sobriety provides clarity, health benefits, and helps manage chronic pain and anxiety. Past addiction to Klonopin.
How: Dunham shared her experience on a podcast. She previously sought rehab for addiction.