Actress Dunham

LENA

This Emmy-nominated creator of Girls also wrote a bestselling memoir about her early career struggles.

This clue refers to Lena Dunham, the American actress, writer, and director best known for creating and starring in the HBO series Girls. The answer is simply her first name, "LENA," which fits the straightforward nature of the clue. Since there’s no wordplay or hidden meaning, it’s a direct reference to her well-known public identity.