She faced huge backlash for defending Girls co-writer Murray Miller after he was accused of rape by actress, Aurora Perrineau.
But Lena Dunham proved the controversy was behind her as she flashed a defiant smile while attending the 75th Golden Globe Awards’ HBO at Circa 55 restaurant in Beverly Hills on Sunday.
The Girls creator, 31, looked chic in a monochrome look as she posed at the event, which saw the guests united in solidarity with victims of sexual harassment and assault by wearing black on the red carpet.
Moving on: Lena Dunham flashed a defiant smile while attending the 75th Golden Globe Awards’ HBO in Beverly Hills on Sunday – after facing massive controversy for defending Girls co-writer Murray Miller who was accused of rape
The New York native stayed true to the respectful dress code, donning a black midi dress featuring cut-out shoulders.
The writer did however inject a dose of colour to her stylish look, rocking a retro pair of fuschia silk peep-toe pumps.
Wearing her brunette tresses in a sleek, long style, she framed her eyes with lashings of mascara and dramatic liner.
The actress, who has been lying low for the past few weeks since the scandal surrounding her Girls co-writer, appeared to be in good spirits as she attended the bash.
Chic: The Girls creator, 31, looked chic in a monochrome look as she posed at the event, which saw the guests united in solidarity with victims of sexual harassment and assault by wearing black on the red carpet
Hitting the headlines: Dunham has been keeping a relatively-low profile the past few weeks, after she caused huge controversy after defending Girls co-writer Murray Miller after he was accused of rape by actress, Aurora Perrineau
Backlash: Dunham inferred that Perrineau was lying about the alleged assault, which she said happened in 2012, when she was 17 and Miller was 35, according to The Wrap – but later backpedaled and apologised
Dunham has been keeping a relatively-low profile the past few weeks, after she caused huge controversy after defending Girls co-writer Murray Miller after he was accused of rape by actress, Aurora Perrineau.
Dunham inferred that Perrineau was lying about the alleged assault, which she said happened in 2012, when she was 17 and Miller was 35, according to The Wrap.
‘While our first instinct is to listen to every woman’s story, our insider knowledge of Murray’s situation makes us confident that sadly this accusation is one of the 3% of assault cases that are misreported every year,’ Dunham said in a statement with her Girls collaborator, Jenni Konner.
Monochrome maven: She was joined at the after-party by Game Of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke, who stunned in a velvet strapless gown
He’s a long way from the Wall! Emilia beamed as she cosied up to her GOT co-star Kit Harington
Solidarity: Acting legend Helen Mirren and supermodel Naomi Campbell adhered stylishly to the dress code
Dazzling: The 72-year-old screen icon looked showstopping in a Gothic-inspired black lace column gown
She’s got an eye for fashion! The British superstar posed coquettishly behind a lace fan
Double trouble: Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern stuck close together as they walked the carpet
Stealing the limelight: Maggie Gyllenhaal stunned in a beaded sheath over tapered trousers, while Yvonne Orji rocked a sculptured strapless creation
She faced massive backlash on social media – including from actress/feminist activist Asia Argento.
Lena backpedaled and issued a subsequent statement apologizing over her first take on the situation involving Miller, who has denied the claims made by Perrineau.
‘Every woman who comes forward deserves to be heard, fully and completely, and our relationship with the accused should not be part of the calculation anyone makes when examining her case,’ Dunham wrote November 18.
‘Every person and every feminist should be required to hear her.
‘Under patriarchy, “I believe you” is essential. Until we are all believed, none of us will be believed. We apologize to any women who have been disappointed.’
Taking centre-stage: Big Little Lies star Reese later posed alongside actress Kathryn Newton
Statuesque: Gwendoline Christie showed off her sartorial flair in a semi-sheer ruffled gown, which featured chic embellishments
Taking a stand: Divergent star Shailene Woodley attended the bash with activist Calina Lawrence
Here come the girls: Zoe Kravitz, Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern and Shailene Woodley took centre-stage at the official after-party
Meanwhile, it was an uncharacteristically serious moment for the Globes, which have traditionally been a celebration, a good time before the sober Oscars.
Lena is among the hundreds of women in the entertainment industry who have banded together to form Time’s Up, an initiative to advocate for gender equality among studio and talent agency executives. It has also created a $14 million legal fund for victims of sexual harassment.
Time’s Up — whose members include many Globes attendees, including Reese Witherspoon, Gal Gadot and Emma Stone — unveiled itself Monday with full-page newspaper ads.
Can’t miss it! Paris Hilton couldn’t help but flaunt her new bling as she arrived with Chris Zylka to the HBO afterparty
She’s transparent: The 36-year-old hotel heiress went braless in a sheer dress but maintained her modesty with ornate woven patterns
Making it official! It was the 36-year-old hotel heiress and her fiance’s first public appearance after announcing their engagement
Confident: Paris went braless in a sheer dress but maintained her modesty with ornate woven patterns
Happy as can be! The duo were clearly thrilled to be making their first public statement as an engaged couple
However, Meher Tatna, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association president, stood out in her red, silver and white gown; she added a Times Up pin.
Actress Blanca Blanco also chose a bold crimson frock for this year’s Golden Globes; she flashed her cleavage as well as her legs in the revealing number.
Barbara Meier also chose not to wear black; the German model and actress wore a floral blue, pink and white gown on the carpet.
Dapper guys: Game Of Thrones star Kit Harington and This Is Us actor Milo Ventimiglia looked sharp in tailored tuxedos