Lena Dunham's Mysterious 'Beastly Shadow' Tattoo: What Does It Mean?
Lena Dunham Unleashes Her Wild Side!
Get ready for a juicy update on Lena Dunham's latest projects and personal life! The 39-year-old actress, writer, and director has been making waves with her new Netflix rom-com, Good Sex, which co-stars Natalie Portman and Rashida Jones. And, boy, does she have some exciting news to share!
As she helmed a scene in Washington Square Park, Manhattan, on Wednesday, Lena showed off a rarely glimpsed tattoo on her left thigh - a squiggly, abstract design with the banner "My Beastly Shadow." Although she's catalogued several of her tattoos in the past and shared their inspirations, this particular ink has remained under wraps... until now!
Sources close to the star reveal that Lena got the tattoo back in 2020. Could it be a tribute to one of her beloved pets? In 2018, she suffered a tragedy when her Yorkie, Bowie, passed away, and only months earlier, her cat, Gia Maria, had also left us. Now, it seems Lena is once again a proud pet mom to her dog, Ingrid, who often accompanies her on social media.
But let's get back to the Good Sex set! Lena rocked a casual outfit consisting of denim shorts, a black T-shirt, and red flats for a pop of color. Natalie Portman was spotted in a ruffled white blouse with a long black ribbon between takes, while Rashida Jones showed off her legs in a midnight blue mini dress with strappy beige sandals (and later slipped into some comfy black clogs).
As part of the film's storyline, Natalie plays a couples therapist who explores the dating world after a string of unsuccessful relationships. The movie also stars Mark Ruffalo and Severance breakout star Tramell Tillman, along with Meg Ryan, who returns to starring in rom-coms.
In other news, Lena chatted with Variety earlier this month as part of her press tour for Too Much, her new Netflix series that premiered on July 10 to rave reviews. In the interview, she opened up about being a protective presence on set, particularly when it comes to her actors' extensive sex scenes.
"I keep my mouth shut on most things these days but try [to be] a b**," she quipped, adding, "I'm not playing around here. It's the only time that I'm going to be taking my hoops out, ready to fight." While some social media users took issue with her statement, claiming it was an example of cultural appropriation or even "cosplaying" as a black woman, others praised her dedication to her actors.
In a separate interview, Lena reflected on her experiences with body shaming, particularly during her time on Girls. She shared that she's been in Hollywood at every size - from sample size (a size two) to experiencing changes due to life, illness, aging, and menopause. And let's just say it's been "merciless" wherever she's been.
With Good Sex set to hit Netflix soon, we can't wait to see what Lena has in store for us! Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy rom-com and its talented cast.
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