Lena Dunham is reflecting on one of the most enduring criticisms of her hit show Girls. The 39-year-old — who created the series, on which she starred as Hannah — addressed the lack of diversity in the cast throughout the show's six-season run on HBO from 2012 to 2017 while speaking with The Independent.

Lena Dunham, who created and starred in the controversial comedy "Girls," is opening up about criticism of the series' lack of diversity.

Girls' creator Lena Dunham explained why she can now 'understand' how the lack of diversity in the series was 'disappointing' for audiences.