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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Tom Murray

The risqué gag Lena Dunham made in Taylor Swift wedding speech

Lena Dunham Taylor Swift Travis Kelce
  • Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce celebrated their wedding on Friday, with the ceremony officiated by actor Adam Sandler.
  • During the wedding reception, Girls creator Lena Dunham delivered a dinner speech that reportedly caused “gasps” among the guests.
  • Dunham reportedly quipped that “American football is just straight guys reenacting gay porn”.
  • The controversial remark reportedly drew “gasps and laughs” from attendees, with Swift immediately declaring Dunham a “genius” after her speech.
  • Dunham and Swift have maintained a close friendship since the early 2010s, with Swift having previously served as a bridesmaid at Dunham's wedding and Dunham frequently expressing her admiration and protectiveness towards the singer.

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Lena Dunham leaves Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce guests ‘gasping’ with outrageous wedding speech

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