American Airlines is disputing Lena Dunham’s claims that she overheard two female airline employees having a “transphobic talk” at the airport on Wednesday, saying the time stamps of her claims don’t add up.
A spokesperson for the airline told TheWrap that they are unable to substantiate the allegations made by the creator and star of HBO’s “Girls.” Dunham tweeted around 3 a.m. ET, said the airline spokesperson, when American’s last departure/arrival at JFK was around 1:45 a.m. ET.
Additionally, a video that Dunham posted around the same time showed that the actress was flying on Delta Air Lines, which according to the spokesperson, doesn’t operate out of Terminal 8, whereas American Airlines does. The two are not connected, argued the spokesperson. You can see a map of the terminals here.
Dunham later contacted the airline via direct message on Twitter, explaining, “I heard 2 female attendants walking talking about how trans kids are a trend they’d never accept a trans child and transness is gross. I think it reflects badly on uninformed employees of your company to have that kind of dialogue going on. What if a trans teen was walking behind them? Awareness starts at home but jobs can set standards of practice.”
The former “Girls” star also said she wasn’t flying American but was in a terminal with American attendants, and that she overheard the conversation in the “arrivals hall coming from gate B30 to baggage. By the Hudson news across from the wine bar.”
American issued a formal statement to TheWrap: “From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity is a way of life at American Airlines. Every day, our team members work to make American a place where people of all generations, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious affiliations and backgrounds feel welcome and valued.”
A representative for Dunham had no further comment when reached by TheWrap.
'Girls': 10 Times Hannah Showed Up Wearing the Wrong Thing (Photos)
Hannah Horvath (Lena Dunham) is the center of the Brooklyn-based storm that is the "Girls" quartet. She's known for her comical, spontaneous escapades. Here are 10 times her outfits showed just how unprepared she was.
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In Season 1, Episode 7, the whole gang goes to a warehouse party in Bushwick. Marnie (Allison Williams) and Jessa (Jemima Kirk) are dressed to the nines, and Hannah is wearing a cardigan and shorts over tights. It's prime example of Hannah just being herself.
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In Season 2, Episode 2, Hannah wears a sleeveless orange sleeping bag. She's at home and looks comfy, so she's not really underdressed in this case. But this outfit is just too hilarious not to include. And, to be honest, we're a little jealous of her Snuggie upgrade.
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Hannah wears a perfectly fine tank top to a party with Elijah (Andrew Rannells) in Season 2, Episode 3, but switches shirts with a guy in the middle of the dance floor. The top is mesh, and see through, and we see... everything. Maybe she's channelling NYC's #FreeTheNip movement?
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OK, so Hannah's outfit is actually pretty appropriate in Season 3, Episode 5, but her attitude practically cancels out her black blouse. She bombards the new widow with questions about her e-book, instead of paying respects to her deceased editor.
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Oh, Hannah. We know you meant well. In Season 3, Episode 10, she's trying to seduce Adam in a new way because she feels him pulling away from her. Unfortunately, Adam isn't too down and she's left frustrated and feeling bad.
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Hannah's teacher outfit in Season 4, Episode 8 is very teacher-y, but once again her attitude doesn't match her threads. In this episode, she takes one of her students (Maude Apatow), to get a frenulum piercing, promising she'll get one too. Not only is this inappropriate, she also bails on getting her piercing.
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When Hannah goes on a retreat with her mom in Season 5, Episode 5, she wears a trendy swimsuit to go hiking. She even manages to strategically use it as a pocket for her cell phone. But seriously, isn't she worried about poison ivy?
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By the end of Marnie's (Allison Williams) wedding episode, Hannah gets her bridesmaid's dress right, but in the meantime she comically cannot get the straps right. While she can and does rock some unique styles, exposing your midsection in a wedding probably isn't the most tasteful move. She does achieve a cool, Greek-goddess look, though. Season 5, Episode 1.
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When Hannah goes to surf camp in Season 6, Episode 1, she mistakenly takes another woman's wetsuit. She obligingly takes it off to give it back, but... isn't wearing a bathing suit underneath.
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It's true that Hannah didn't know she was walking into an engagement party, but she's underdressed nonetheless. Soshanna (Zosia Mamet) even calls her out on it, saying wearing overalls to an engagement party is something Hannah would totally do. Season 6, Episode 9.
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Lena Dunham character’s spontaneity lands her in awkward situations… and awkward outfits
Hannah Horvath (Lena Dunham) is the center of the Brooklyn-based storm that is the "Girls" quartet. She's known for her comical, spontaneous escapades. Here are 10 times her outfits showed just how unprepared she was.