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Lena Dunham Explains Why She Feels 'Protective' Over Pal Taylor Swift

Lena Dunham and Taylor Swift's friendship dates back to 2012.

In an interview with The New Yorker, the former Girls actress, 38, speaks about her protective instincts over Swift, 34, with whom she's been friends for more than a decade. Dunham has supported Swift professionally, too, attending her Eras Tour in both Boston and Pittsburgh. - Kevin Mazur/WireImage"It was definitely a new, defining point in their relationship and they had a blast getting the chance to [share] a personal side of themselves with the world," a source previously told ET of the surprise appearance.

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