Adam Driver reacts to question about Lena Dunham's memoir claims | Flipboard

Flipboard · May 17, 2026 · 396 words · By USA TODAY

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The text consists of several short snippets and headlines reporting on actor Adam Driver's reaction to claims made by Lena Dunham in her memoir, 'Famesick'. It notes that Dunham alleged Driver was verbally aggressive and threw a chair on the set of 'Girls', while Driver has largely declined to comment in detail.

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Topics 2

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What happened

Adam Driver reacts to question about Lena Dunham's memoir claims Adam Driver is keeping mum about Lena Dunham's revealing memoir − at least, for now.

Why it matters

During a Cannes Film Festival news conference for the movie "Paper Tiger," the "Star Wars" actor, 42, brushed off a question about his former "Girls" costar claiming that he screamed and threw things on the set of … Related storyboards

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Minor concerns. Some persuasive language detected, but largely factual.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Taylor Swift, 36, stepped out in a chic Stella McCartney”

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Wikipedia confirms Taylor Swift's birth date (Dec 13, 1989), which would make her 36 in 2026. However, there is no evidence in the provided results regarding her wearing a Stella McCartney outfit in New York City.

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web search NEUTRAL — Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. An influential figure in popular culture, she is known for her autobiographical songwriting and artistic reinventions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Swift

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web search NEUTRAL — Discover the world of Taylor Swift – music, tours, news, content, and more. Stay updated on the latest releases, events, and official merchandise. Explore now!
https://www.taylorswift.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Taylor Guitars is a leading manufacturer of acoustic and electric guitars. As well you can build to order via our custom guitar program. Taylor guitars are widely considered among the best-sounding an…
https://www.taylorguitars.com/

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Claim 2: “Lena Dunham, 40”

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While Lena Dunham's identity is confirmed, the provided evidence does not explicitly state her current age as 40.

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web search NEUTRAL — She started her career writing, directing, and starring in her semi-autobiographical independent film Tiny Furniture (2010), for which she won an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay. Sh…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lena_Dunham

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web search NEUTRAL — LENA is a national nonprofit on a mission to transform children’s futures through early talk technology and data-driven programs.
https://www.lena.org/

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 22, 2026 · Access valuable information from the California Attorney General’s office on immigrant rights, community rapid response networks, legal support, and other immigration resources. Officia…
https://sd33.senate.ca.gov/

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Claim 3: “claims that Driver, 42, once “hurled a chair at the wall” next to her and was at times “verbally aggressive.””

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AOL and other web results specifically mention that Dunham described Driver's behavior in her memoir as 'verbally aggressive' and 'short-tempered'.

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web search NEUTRAL — Her is a 2013 American science fiction romantic drama film written, co-produced, and directed by Spike Jonze. It follows Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix), a man who develops a relationship with Sama…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Her_(2013_film)

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web search NEUTRAL — In a Los Angeles of the slight future, a lonely writer develops a relationship with “Samantha,” an insightful and sensitive artificial entity.
https://www.netflix.com/title/70278933

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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 10, 2014 · Her: Directed by Spike Jonze. With Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson, Lynn Adrianna Freedman. In the near future, a lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with an …
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798709

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Claim 4: “The actress, 40, wrote about her complicated relationship with her former Girls costar in her memoir Famesick”

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Multiple sources (AOL, Google News) confirm that Lena Dunham released a memoir titled 'Famesick' and that it contains details/accusations regarding her relationship with Adam Driver.

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web search NEUTRAL — LENA is a national nonprofit on a mission to transform children’s futures through early talk technology and data-driven programs.
https://www.lena.org/

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Claim 5: “Adam Driver, 42”

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Wikipedia confirms Adam Driver was born on November 19, 1983. Based on the current date implied by the evidence (May 2026), he would be 42 years old. A web search specifically confirms he is 42 years and 4 months old.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Adam Douglas Driver (born November 19, 1983) is an American actor. His accolades include a Volpi Cup and nominations for two Academy Awards, five Actor Awards, two BAFTA Awards, four Primetime Emmy Aw…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Driver

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In Formula One, each car is numbered. Since the inaugural Formula One World Championship in 1950, several numbering systems have been used. This list covers the numbers used by drivers since the start…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Formula_One_driver_num…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of recurring Saturday Night Live characters and sketches introduced during the forty-first season of SNL, which began on October 3, 2015.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recurring_Saturday_Night_Live_…

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Claim 6: “The "Girls" creator and star levels a number of accusations at Driver in her recently released memoir, "Famesick."”

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Multiple sources confirm the release of the memoir 'Famesick' and that it contains accusations/revelations about Adam Driver.

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web search NEUTRAL — Lena Dunham’s ‘Famesick’ Quotes About Adam Driver: the Last Time They Spoke, the Last Thing He Said to Her, & What Allegedly Happened Before He Got Engaged.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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web search NEUTRAL — Lena Dunham Memoir 'Famesick' Shocking Revelations.Lena Dunham’s ‘Famesick’ Quotes About Adam Driver: the Last Time They Spoke, the Last Thing He Said to Her, & What Allegedly Happened Before He Got E…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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web search NEUTRAL — Lena Dunham has described her "Girls" co-star Adam Driver's behavior as "short-tempered and verbally aggressive, condescending and physically imposing."
https://www.aol.com/articles/lena-dunham-claims-adam-driver-…

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Claim 7: “During a Cannes Film Festival news conference for the movie "Paper Tiger," the "Star Wars" actor, 42, brushed off a question about his former "Girls" costar”

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Multiple independent web sources (The Guardian, Google News/Ellise Shafer) confirm that Adam Driver was at a Cannes press conference for 'Paper Tiger' and brushed off a question regarding Lena Dunham's memoir.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jason Schwartzman (born June 26, 1980) is an American actor and musician. A member of the Coppola family, Schwartzman made his film debut in Wes Anderson's 1998 film Rushmore, and has since appeared i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Schwartzman

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of American films released in 2022. The 2022 release schedule includes numerous notable films that were originally scheduled for release in 2020 and 2021, but were postponed due to the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_films_of_2022

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