Before they were cast in the acclaimed Emmy and Golden Globe-winning HBO show, Girls, Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, and Zosia Mamet were just… girls… albeit, girls who came from famous families with a few more privileges than most, but girls nonetheless. We take a look at what the girls were like before becoming involved with the hit show.

See a buhjillion photos from the premiere of HBO’s new series Girls including writer/producer/star Lena Dunham, all her cast mates, Executive Producer Judd Apatow, Claire Danes, Chloe Sevigny, Steve Buscemi, and more! Plus, check out a couple trailers for what we here at starcasm believe will be one of the breakout shows of the new season!