Lena Dunham is accused of hypocrisy for condemning R Kelly's 'predatory behavior'... even though she has posed half-nude for Terry Richardson

Lena Dunham has been labeled hypocritical after she condemned R Kelly for his 'predatory behavior' a mere year after being photographed herself by Terry Richardson.
The Girls actress and director, 27, took to Twitter on Monday to express her disgust at the public endorsement of R Kelly, whose alleged sexual misconduct with underage girls has recently resurfaced.
In response, journalist and Fox News Channel contributor Michelle Malkin pointed out that Miss Dunham has been photographed 'naked from the waist down' by Terry Richardson, who has also been accused of sexually exploiting young women.

Double standards: Lena Dunham has been accused of hypocrisy after she condemned R Kelly for his 'predatory behavior' a mere year after being photographed herself by Terry Richardson

Backlash: In response, journalist Michelle Malkin pointed out that Miss Dunham has been photographed 'naked from the waist down' by Terry Richardson (pictured), who has also been accused of sexually exploitiation

'You took your panties off for a long-accused predator/perv,' she wrote on Twitter. 'Of course feminists should question u [sic].'
The war of words kicked off when Miss Dunham tweeted, no doubt addressing R Kelly’s numerous female fans: 'There's still a sense that being down with the predatory behavior of guys makes you chill, a girl with a sense of humor, a girl who can hang.'
When Twitter users pointed out that her comment was invalid since she has been photographed by Mr Richardson - another accused sexual predator- she defended herself.
'Any man who takes advantage of any woman sickens me. That's all and that's always. No debate,' she wrote.

Null: Twitter users pointed out that Miss Dunham's 'feminist' comment about R Kelly (left) was invalid since she has been photographed by Terry Richardson (right) - another accused sexual predator

Criminal: In June 2002, R Kelly was charged with soliciting a minor for child pornography, videotaping the acts, and producing child pornography (pictured: the singer in 2008 outside a courthouse following his hearing)

Ms Malkin hit back, making reference to the actress's friendship with Audrey Gilman, who split with the 48-year-old photographer this month after a two-and-a-half-year relationship.

'You took your panties off for a long-accused predator. Of course feminists should question you'

'You had your pic taken w/your BFF's perv, sexist ex-boyfriend Terry Richardson...naked from waist down [sic],' wrote Ms Malkin.
The picture the journalist is referring to was featured in the February issue of V Magazine, in which Miss Dunham wears just a leotard while sitting in a director's chair, her stiletto-wearing bare legs hanging off of the seat.
'I responded asking that my feminism not be picked apart because of one PR experience,' the actress wrote back. 'You don't learn to say no overnight.'

Defending herself: 'Any man who takes advantage of any woman sickens me. That's all and that's always. No debate,' the Girls actress wrote back

Compromising her feminism: 'You took your panties off for a long-accused predator/perv,' Ms Malkin wrote on Twitter. 'Of course feminists should question u [sic]'

The dispute didn't end there. Ms Malkin tweeted back: '"Overnight?" Terry Richardson's perv record was known for years.'
Ultimately Miss Dunham backed down and decided to put an end to the fight when she wrote: 'I am not immune to pressures. Learning every day. Have a beautiful holiday. I know I need it.'
Ms Malkin responded sarcastically: 'Aw, leaving so soon?'
In June 2002, R Kelly was indicted on 21 counts of having sex with a minor.

Dispute: Ms Malkin (picture) also made reference to Miss Dunham's friendship with Audrey Gilman, who split with Terry Richardson this month after a two-and-a-half-year relationship

The charges were later reduced to soliciting a minor for child pornography, seven counts of videotaping the acts, and seven counts of producing child pornography.

'I asked that my feminism not be picked apart because of one PR experience. You don't learn to say no overnight'

After being arrested in January 2003, charges were dropped in March 2004 due to lack of probable cause for search warrants, and he was acquitted entirely in 2008.
Since then, the singer has enjoyed a busy and revived career; his newest album, Black Panties, has been creeping up in the charts, and he recently collaborated with Lady Gaga at the AMAs.

Terry Richardson, too, has managed to maintain his status as a top photographer, despite numerous claims that he sexually harasses underage models.