Lena Dunham and Monica Barbaro featured in Hollywood profiles

Lena Dunham, creator of the HBO series ‘Girls’, has released her second memoir, ‘Famesick’. In the book, Dunham discusses her drive for self-expression and provides behind-the-scenes details regarding the production of ‘Girls’, including cast tensions. She also confirmed that the series will return for a single new season focusing on the characters in their 40s, though Adam Driver will not return.

Actress Monica Barbaro is gaining recognition in Hollywood following her roles in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘A Complete Unknown’. Originally trained as a dancer at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Barbaro prepared for her role as a military pilot by accumulating 40 hours of flight time and obtaining a pilot certification. She has received an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Joan Baez.