Lena Dunham and Jack Antonoff, who previously shared a five-year relationship, were both present at Taylor Swift's wedding festivities in New York City on Thursday. The ex-partners, who were introduced by Antonoff's sister Rachel in 2012, attended a celebration for Swift and her fiancé Travis Kelce ahead of their upcoming nuptials.
Dunham, 40, was observed arriving at Madison Square Garden in a black SUV, as shown in a video shared by People. She briefly spoke with an officer directing traffic before proceeding towards the venue. Antonoff, 42, was seen entering the gathering with his sister, Rachel Antonoff. He was dressed in a dark brown suit, a white dress shirt, and black loafers, while Rachel wore a strapless pink dress with tasseled details.
The relationship between Dunham and Antonoff began in 2012 after their introduction by Rachel. Their romance lasted until their split in late 2017. Dunham reflected on their past relationship in her 2024 memoir, "Famesick," describing Antonoff's love as a form of "medicine" and expressing gratitude for his support during that period of her life. She noted in an interview with the Today show in April that he was her "first love."
Both have since married other partners. Dunham tied the knot with Luis Felber in 2021, and Antonoff married Margaret Qualley in 2023. Swift, a longtime collaborator of Antonoff, had attended his wedding to Qualley in New Jersey.
The event at Madison Square Garden was an intimate celebration for approximately 100 close friends and loved ones. Swift's convoy was spotted arriving at the venue ahead of the rehearsal dinner on Thursday. The main ceremony is reportedly scheduled for July 3 with around 1,000 guests expected to attend. According to reports, the interior of Madison Square Garden is being transformed to resemble a garden with a castle.
Other notable guests seen heading to the celebration included Erin Andrews, 49ers tight end George Kittle, Abigail Anderson, Swift's publicist Tree Paine, and Charissa Thompson. Preparations for the wedding have involved extensive security measures, including drive-through tents erected to shield guests from public view. Guests have reportedly been required to sign non-disclosure agreements prior to receiving wedding details, adding to the anticipation and discretion surrounding the event. "Everybody's feeling good, but I think everybody's ready for it to be over," one source told the Daily Mail, citing nerves about inadvertently sharing information with the press.
