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Andrew Rannells Reveals Real-Life Romance Sparked “Girls” Plot.

6/22/2026

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Andrew Rannells told “Obsessed” podcast on June 21 2026 romance with Anderson Cooper inspired “Girls” plot for Elijah Krantz.
Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner built Dill Harcourt, using that fling.
In the Season 5 finale Dill rejects Elijah’s proposal, calling him “someone less aimless.”
Corey Stoll, who plays Dill, said in a 2016 interview he did not base role on anyone.
Anderson Cooper noted 2016 he met Dunham at Sundance, friend of Andrew Rannells.

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Story summary

Andrew Rannells told “Obsessed” podcast on June 21 2026 romance with Anderson Cooper inspired “Girls” plot for Elijah Krantz.
Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner built Dill Harcourt, using that fling.
In the Season 5 finale Dill rejects Elijah’s proposal, calling him “someone less aimless.”
Corey Stoll, who plays Dill, said in a 2016 interview he did not base role on anyone.
Anderson Cooper noted 2016 he met Dunham at Sundance, friend of Andrew Rannells.