Jennifer Beals to share stories from 'The L Word: A Photographic Journal' with in-person talks
The L Word star will be in conversation about her book of photographs that chronicle the classic lesbian series.
April 8, 2025
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The L Word's Mia Kirshner: Jenny Schecter 'Is Not Dead'
The actress who played Jenny on The L Word rejects the ending Generation Q offers to the question "Who killed Jenny Schecter?" adding that it's wrong for the character.
December 17, 2019
Jennifer Beals's 'The L Word: A Photographic Journal' is a gift to fans and a part of queer history
During the six seasons Jennifer Beals played Bette Porter on the original The L Word, she chronicled her time taking analog photographs of the women who made up TV's most famous lesbian friend group. She chats with The Advocate about sharing those memories for a new generation.
December 10, 2024
Ilene Chaiken Has No Regrets -- Except Killing Dana
Ilene Chaiken talks about TheL Word's final season, the hush-hush Leisha Hailey spin-off, and a rumored L Word movie -- all without revealing a thing.
January 16, 2009
From L Word to Empire: Ilene Chaiken Has Changed TV Twice
The out showrunner of Empire and creator of The L Word discusses anti-LGBT discrimination in Hollywood, animal rights, and her relationship with her wife, LouAnne.
September 21, 2016
15 Photos of The L Word’s premiere 20 years ago
To celebrate The L Word’s 20th anniversary, we’ve pulled together some throwback pics from the legendary show’s premiere back in 2004.
January 18, 2024
Showtime Is Bringing Back 'The L Word' When We Need It Most
Get ready for more of Bette, Alice, and Shane in the long-awaited L Word reboot.
July 11, 2017
Karine Jean-Pierre Hosts ‘The L Word’ Cast & Creator at White House Press Briefing
The White House is marking Lesbian Visibility Week.
April 25, 2023
‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Canceled After 3 Seasons
A reboot of The L Word is in development though.
March 23, 2023
Op-ed: These Lesbians Will Break Your Heart
While Ilene Chaiken's earlier series depicted the lives of lesbians in glamorous L.A., her latest project is her realest yet.
September 19, 2014
OurChart.com Pulls the Plug
Sources tell Advocate.com that word came down Friday afternoon that OurChart.com will be shutting off all content effective immediately. The social networking site was born out of the hugely successful Showtime series The L Word and was the brainchild of the network and L Word creator Ilene Chaiken.
November 22, 2008
Advocate Wins GLAAD Best Magazine Coverage Award
The Advocate was honored at the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation's Media Awards show in San Francisco over the weekend with the award for Outstanding Magazine -- Overall Coverage.
May 13, 2008
Soul of The L Word
We may argue about The L Word, but on this we all agree: Jennifer Beals takes our breath away. The star opens up about shooting sex scenes, being a new mom, and giving lesbians what they want
January 17, 2006