Natalie Portman Calls Lena Dunham Best Director She Has Ever Worked With

What was said

"She's the best. Best director. I've— one of the best, if not the best, I've worked with. She's so on point. Like, the notes she gives are so, like, astute and specific. And, like, she pays attention to everything. And she doesn't also, like, hesitate to give compliments, too, about very specific things."

Natalie Portman told Amy Poehler that Lena Dunham is one of the best directors she's ever worked with, praising her for giving extremely specific notes and compliments throughout the day. Portman highlighted Dunham's unusual practice of noticing and praising granular acting choices, not just offering generic praise, and her tireless generosity on set.