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cover of episode Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig reflect on 'The L Word' in memoir 'So Gay For You'

Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig reflect on 'The L Word' in memoir 'So Gay For You'

2025/6/18
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Leisha Hailey: 我认为《The L Word》经久不衰的原因在于没有其他剧集能够真正填补它的空白。这部剧不仅仅是关于性，更重要的是关于友谊，这可能是它能够吸引众多观众的原因之一。现在回想起来，我很震惊自己当初竟然是Shane这个角色的候选人，因为我无法想象除了Kate以外的任何人来扮演这个角色。如今，酷儿角色在荧幕上的呈现更加全面和多元，但我们仍然需要更多的酷儿角色。以前的“权力女同”形象非常刻板，但现在对“权力女同”的定义应该更加包容和流动。同时，我认为维持友谊的关键在于持之以恒，并且要对朋友更加坦诚，友谊是完美的良药。 Kate Moennig: 很多直人也喜欢看《The L Word》，因为他们能在这部剧中找到共鸣，而且这部剧是同类型剧的开山鼻祖。我认为《The L Word》打破了陈词滥调，Shane这个角色就是一个很好的例子。以前对男性化或少女性化的人的定义非常二元化，但现在对他们的定义更加多元化。我们不排除未来再次扮演Alice或Shane的可能性，但我们没有该剧的知识产权，所以无法做决定。有时候和朋友聊聊天就能解决问题，友谊是生活中的重要支柱。

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'The L Word' premiered in 2004, exploring lesbian identity, friendship, and sex. Its enduring impact is discussed, highlighting its unique place in television history and its relatable friendships that resonated with a broad audience, including straight viewers.
  • The L Word's significance in representing queer women on television
  • The show's impact on viewers and its lasting cultural relevance
  • The show's focus on friendships as a key element of its appeal

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By the early 2000s, only a handful of queer female characters had ever been featured on television. Then, The L Word entered the scene in 2004, exploring lesbian identity, friendship and sex over six seasons and a 2019 reboot. Now, two of The L Word's stars – Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig – are out with a new memoir So Gay For You. In today's episode, the authors talk with NPR's Juana Summers about the way representation of queer characters has changed since the 2000s, the parts of the show that didn't stand the test of time, and their tips for lifelong friendship.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)