Lena Dunham debuts chic new hairdo as she joins pal Stephen Fry in the Royal Box at Wimbledon… after opening up about her battle with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Lena Dunham looked in high spirits as she enjoyed her day at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

The American actress, who divides her time between London, New York and Connecticut, watched the action from the Royal Box on Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club with her boyfriend Stephen Fry.

Lena, 37, looked effortlessly stylish for the outing, wearing a navy blue, boucle cape with a matching midi skirt and white kitten heels.

The Golden Globe winner debuted a chic new hairdo, dyeing her brunette locks black and cutting them into bangs.

She carried a wicker handbag and black sunglasses, which she peered over as she watched top-seeded Jannik Sinner take on world number five Daniil Medvedev in the men’s quarterfinals.

Lena and Stephen, 66 – who starred together in tragicomedy Treasure earlier this year – were in good company as they hung out with celebrities including Princess Beatrice of York, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Michael McIntyre.

Lena made headlines after she opened up about her genetic condition, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, in a candid Instagram post.

The Girls star, who revealed in 2019 that she was diagnosed with hEDS, wanted to raise awareness of the condition during the month of May, which is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month.

Lena shared two selfies showing her red skin, which is one of her symptoms, as well as her swollen hands and hyper-flexibility in her knuckles and feet.

She also shared a short video of her being taken to the set in an elevator, and a close-up of her tattoo that reads “sick.”

Hypermobile Ehlers-Danos syndrome is a form of EDS caused by defects in a person’s collagen.

Common symptoms of the condition include muscle and bone pain, hypermobility, easy bruising, skin that is somewhat elastic, according to the Center for Genetic and Rare Diseases Information.

The star wrote in a lengthy caption: ‘Until my late 20s, I didn’t know that all my limber tricks (or the random blushing fits that made red lipstick a gamble, or my migraines or swollen knees or fainting spells…) weren’t just quirks.’

She continued, “They were all part of Hypermobile Ehler Danlos Syndrome, a genetic condition that means a lack of collagen in my connective tissue. This causes everything from joint pain and dislocation, poor wound healing, and a plethora of seemingly random symptoms that aren’t so random at all.”

‘Hypermobile EDS is one of 13 known forms of EDS. Although this condition is misunderstood and underdiagnosed, it is thought to affect 1 in 5,000 to 1 in 40,000 people, depending on the type.

Lena, who was born on May 13, said it was “fitting that I was born in May because it’s also EDS Awareness Month. If you or someone you love is living with EDS, now is the time to speak out.”

She continued, “And if you meet someone who is struggling with unexplained challenges and pain and who fits this description, encourage him or her to learn more about their symptoms.

‘Fact: It was actually someone who had read my writings about chronic pain and seen me on TV who encouraged me to see a specialist. That sisterly act of caring changed my life.

“If you have EDS, remember this: 1. It’s not all in your head. 2. You’re not lazy. 3. It’s okay to ask for help. There’s no shame in admitting what you can’t do.

‘5 [sic] You are allowed to use the disabled facilities. The only time I am rude outdoors is when someone asks why I am using the disabled toilet.

‘6-It may feel like the world is passing you by, but think of the gifts you develop because of it. My creativity was born from the time I spent alone. As a director, I work from a place of empathy that my illness gave me.’

Lena gave her followers some words of wisdom if they know someone with EDS, writing that if they love someone with EDS, they should be “flexible,” adding, “They’re doing their best. Don’t take it personally – tiredness, change of plans.

Additionally, it is “okay to be overwhelmed” and finally, it is important to “remember that there is a source of empathy that you have worked hard to earn waiting for you.”

Finally, Lena said she offers “love to anyone living with chronic pain or supporting a loved one who does,” and mentioned ehlers-danlos.com as a place to find more information.

The star also said: ‘P.S. scroll down to see the lift that takes me to set, I’d love to take you for a ride sometime,’ adding a heart.