Why Dunham Thanked Lowe: An “Inside” Joke

When Lena Dunham thanked Chad Lowe during her acceptance speech at the Golden Globes last night, it took the audience a moment to get the joke. For those of us watching from home, it may have taken a little longer. But the reason had nothing to do with some moral support the actor gave the “Girls” creator; rather, it had to do with a very infamous slight he received from then-wife Hilary Swank when she won an Oscar in 2000.

Lowe got the joke, however, and took to Twitter to chime in after Dunham had accepted her award.

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Chad Lowe
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Dearest @lenadunham YOU COMPLETE ME

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Now that I’m trending worldwide (finally) does that mean I don’t have to give my daughters a bath or change their diapers anymore?

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“@ikimlowe: you’re not “trending” in this house right now, bub, so no, Not a chance! Ps mabel needs a bath now! ” Once I finish this tweet

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