The 'Girls' alum has taken to Twitter to call out American Airlines' flight attendants who were insulting transgender children at the John F. Kennedy International Airport.
- Aug 4, 2017
AceShowbiz - Lena Dunham has landed in hot water. The 31-year-old actress called out American Airlines' flight attendants for having a "transphobic talk" at the John F. Kennedy International Airport, but people weren't impressed by her action.
The "American Horror Story: Cult" actress overheard the conversation while she was waiting for her flight. "Not gonna call out the airline who delayed cuz s**t happens BUT I did just overhear 2 @AmericanAir attendants having a transphobic talk," she tweeted.
Not gonna call out the airline who delayed cuz shit happens BUT I did just overhear 2 @AmericanAir attendants having a transphobic talk.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) August 3, 2017
"At this moment in history we should be teaching our employees about love and inclusivity @AmericanAir. That was worst part of this night," Lena continued.
At this moment in history we should be teaching our employees about love and inclusivity @AmericanAir. That was worst part of this night.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) August 3, 2017
She then sent direct messages to make sure that the airline would respond to her claims. "Hi I heard 2 female attendants walking talking about how trans kid are a trend they'd never accept a trans child and transness in gross," Lena wrote.
"I think it reflects badly on uniformed employees of your company to have that kind of dialogue going on. What if a trans teen was walking behind them?" she went on saying. "Awareness starts at home but jobs can set standards of practice. Thank you for your consideration!"
Well this night just keeps evolving pic.twitter.com/gYfXadYBUH
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) August 3, 2017
American Airlines later responded to her messages, telling her that it would investigate the case. "Thanks for the info, Lena. We're passing this along to our team to review," it stated.
#acrossfromthewinebar pic.twitter.com/53kvyInQyZ
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) August 3, 2017
Although Lena only wanted to make the flight attendants realize that they did something wrong, fans thought that she should have talked to them herself instead of addressing the matter on social media. "You could've stopped and talk to them and try to educate them or something. Not making them lose their job," @havingyourbabyy tweeted.
You could've stopped and talk to them and try to educate them or something. Not making them lose their job
— sarah (@havingyourbabyy) August 3, 2017
@415cALY added, "Why not address the people directly instead of telling their boss @lenadunham. Pple 2 pple communication is a better way 2 transform minds." @BrownGerbil quipped, "They are intolerant of transgenders. You are intolerant of them. The only solution is using your celebrity to ruin their careers."
Why not address the people directly instead of telling their boss @lenadunham . Pple 2 pple communication is a better way 2 transform minds
— Aly Young (@415cALY) August 4, 2017
They are intolerant of transgenders. You are intolerant of them. The only solution is using your celebrity to ruin their careers.
— Adolf Lincoln (@BrownGerbil) August 3, 2017
@so_and_so called her "despicable," writing, "You just got hard working people fired Lena. You are despicable. The most intolerant people are on the left."
You just got hard working people fired Lena. You are despicable. The most intolerant people are on the left.
— So and So (@so_and_so) August 3, 2017
