A huge part of Lena Dunham’s charm is her no sh*t attitude towards self-acceptance and body image.
She regularly champions real bodies, both on her show GIRLS and IRL.
As she says herself, that’s what she does.
So she was understandably peeved when Spanish magazine El País altered her body until it was almost unrecognisable.
She didn’t lose her cool, but curtly and frankly called them out, writing on Instagram:
“Oh hello El Pais! I am genuinely honored to be on your cover and so happy you licensed a pic by @ruvenafanador, who always makes me feel gorgeous.
“BUT this is NOT what my body has ever looked like or will ever look like- the magazine has done more than the average photoshop.
“So if you’re into what I do, why not be honest with your readers? Much love, Lena. credit to @peguerillo_ for this ? of a ?”
Good point, well made.
