'The L Word: Generation Q' Cast on Returning For a "New Generation" | In Studio

Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moenning, Leisha Hailey, Leo Sheng and Jacqueline Toboni join The Hollywood Reporter In Studio to discuss why now was the perfect moment for 'The L Word' to return with 'The L Word: Generation Q.'
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[@vincyagain]

Jennifer Beals is just perfection.... her voice her posture and her aura, amazing

[@madeleinenassis5438]

Agree

[@ausseriridische976]

Her style ♥️

[@3alienigena3atea57]

hamasyqueariel Hamasmeenseñaronatenerenbidia. Eraatea. Antisister. Hamasyquetengoermanos. My antisister laughs cause theydidntteachmehowtoenvy.

[@andresramirez4469]

She is the only non ugly actress in the entire show

[@cookiekhoala]

Jennifer's whole presence reminds me of Bette. The way she talks and carries herself

[@michelleobungen746]

She literally is her character. Its amazing.

[@escarlit]

totally agreed. i could have sworn i picked up on some lowkey annoyance between "shane" and "alice" when she began answering the first question lmao

[@sandravalmeo5270]

Jennifer Beals is everything... Her beauty is ageless...class and glamorous. Always look stunning. I love her so much

[@mey1573]

I used to sneak my laptop to my room just to watch this show. lol My parents were uneducated homophobic individuals and I thought they would kill me if they ever saw me watching it. Well, one night my mom walks in my room, she opened her eyes sooo wide, turned around, and left. I stood there with a blank stare until I realized my headboard showed the reflection of my computer and it was a scene of Shane and Paige having sex. I think until this day my mom thinks I am going to drop the bombshell that I am Lesbian haha

[@gjeniazelia388]

😂😂😂😂 Hilarious!!! I used to do the same thing except with web tv, I would enter all the lesbian chat rooms and my mom always caught it since it's on the big ass living room tv. I would just always tell her, I love gay people, just accept it mom! 😂

[@mey1573]

@@gjeniazelia388 YASSSSSSS lol

[@idk_gorl]

@@gjeniazelia388 I LOVE GAY PPL LOLLL

[@FashKhet]

Imagine siding with degenerates you don't even know because your parents are "uneducated homophobes".

[@gjeniazelia388]

@@FashKhet take it easy snowflake. She just likes the show perhaps maybe because she's not an uneducated homophobe. 😂

[@apples8872]

Jennifer Beals does not age. She looks younger than the rest of the cast lol

[@goodnessratedbeau8147]

She is absolutely beautiful.

[@nivellyperez7994]

I love her

[@absoluteacw]

Ofcourse she's aged. We all do. Jennifer Beals is an actress. Once The L Word ends again she will be acting in something else. She has not let The L Word define her career. I think Kate has to some extent. Jennifer comes across as a good honest person.

[@FlowArtFreedom]

apples 88 Black don’t crack

[@sonmi2246]

She might have one of the most beautiful faces I've ever seen. Her and Angelina Jolie are definitely in like the top 5 for me.

[@Zzz0505]

am I the only one thinks that they are just like the characters in real life.....

[@NatLala2]

Omg YES

[@TMWill-fi5fy]

You are not the only one lol, it's actually hilarious 😂. They ARE these characters, so much so that they make the characters parallel their real lives sometimes.

[@lesliecortes2641]

@@TMWill-fi5fylike Brooklyn 99

[@TheCarlScharnberg]

*Katherine Moenning (41), Leisha Hailey (48), Jennifer Beals (55)!!!* What tha fuuuuuck...? Jennifer's age shocked me the most, man. Katherine was younger than I thought, but Jennifer and Leisha are effin' vampires in the flesh.

[@daenitarthtag6409]

Jennifer is 50 not 55

[@hvasomhelst]

She is 55

[@viviansantos271]

Parece que tem 45 e nao 55

[@carot217]

@@daenitarthtag6409 she 1963

[@thateuropeangirl5635]

55??????? I’m shocked. Everyone kept saying she looked so young and I was like yeah she looks for 40 loool now I get it

[@cinarbayramova8413]

I can listen to Jennifer talking all day😍

[@Linzo24]

I'd give her the phone book or a dictionary and gladly listen for hours :)

[@cinarbayramova8413]

@@Linzo24 lol me too

[@jbzhummerh2gamer]

No one did it because no one else could do it. Period.

[@bperson4153]

Katherine Moenning is the reason I like girls I swear.

[@katsweeterly2039]

Felt that...she was my stamp of approval, my gf back in the day was my reason :D we watched the show in a circle of lesbians, ripped from the internet bc we couldn't get it in Europe. Kate has always been my fave even though they are all gorgeous.

[@para_bellum_1984]

I'm a straight dude and I feel the same way I swear. No but seriously she's a gorgeous human being inside and out and I appreciate her as such. It's not even sexual or anything.

[@Clouden3]

I'm crying. I so loved this show, and I've been begging for it to come back. So happy right now. Can't wait for this!

[@cominooculto]

@@tonygonzalez8200 what? Are u talking about i think ur the first person i hear that says it was bad are u crazy.. it was so good dont listen to this guy.

[@Sarah-sv3yu]

Phoenix Clouden Same i LOVED the pilot and second photo

[@DiabolicalAngel]

It's great so far!!!

[@jenestremera7793]

Why is it that no one has aged from the OG Cast like this is insane !!!! 😂

[@corkydukeII5898]

You wanna see a REAL ageless wonder, check out how INCREDIBLE Kate Beckinsale looks! And she's 46! She totally blows my mind! She clearly is more gorgeous now than she was 20 yrs ago!

[@jenestremera7793]

Corky Duke she definitely doesn’t age either it truly is incredible how these women age so gracefully.

[@jlpkbrb1086]

Its Hollywood

[@absoluteacw]

Ofcourse they've aged. We all do.

[@plaidissogay02]

The original show helped me a lot in discovering my real sexuality 10 years ago back in college. I remember I was buying dvds after school, play them sneakingly on my laptop during break times at school. I owe this show a lot. Now, I am out to my friends and family and in a 3 year live-in relationship with my girlfriend.

[@katsweeterly2039]

So many years have passed, and media has changed so much, I am so glad The L Word existed back then as it does now!

[@ArgChica]

Been a fan of Jacqueline since Grimm!! Love that she is in this loved show!!

[@RooockKyy]

me, too!

[@ParanoidPopsticle]

So glad this show is back! I love the original cast so much but I’m so happy to see Jacqueline Toboni in this series, I loved her so much in Grimm❤️

[@kelliedavis3547]

Jennifer is all class... love her..

[@angiemendes1334]

a thought pop up while watching and hearing jeniffer talk. I swear to god, if cate blanchett and jeniffer beals hookup/paired in a movie/show. i would die. .they're both also very intillegent and articulate in interviews..jeez

[@ChristyJiang]

I second that. These two are my favorite actresses. They are both sooo articulate, well read and classy. I'm shipping them with you!

[@angiemendes1334]

@@ChristyJiang Yaasss gurl! Let's ship them both. God I wish I'm a producer lmao. i'm just so gay for them both i can't even

[@vincyagain]

That would be perfection

[@juliefisher5377]

Good match indeed

[@carladeshon92]

This is like my 20th time binge watching this show! I love it so freaking much!!!!! Please COME TF BACK!!!!!!

[@the_dancerjen1773]

Great interview! I'm here for Katherine Moenning and Jacqueline Toboni who have seriously making me question my sexuality.

[@riannedeleur7084]

For real! Katherine made me found out about my bisexuality. Now I'm just completely falling for Jacqueline. Love this show and what it represents!

[@lauratheexplorer6390]

I remember sneaking a small tv into a spare room to watch this late at night during the very first season airing. I felt like I discovered something that was gonna change my life & I was right. It helped me discover that lesbians did indeed exist! & to see it on tv was such a thrill. Very exciting to see it back. What other show could replace it?!

[@gjeniazelia388]

That's awesome, it sucks that most of us had to sneak to watch this. Had it been heterosexual actors, none of us would need to hide it. This show was definitely a little guilty pleasure for so many of us & boy was it so damn satisfying!!!

[@hay2646]

Damn I still have a crush on Katherine...She fine af

[@patchwally1620]

Yess, I am so exited for this to return ❤️ I’m straight, yet love this show.

[@cominooculto]

The first episode was amazing i cant wait for the next sunday its killing me

[@christinebustillo6563]

Jennifer Beals my idol😘😍Tina And Bette forever

[@melanie1864]

I was 23 and no youtube ... sooo difficult to see the episodes in France... remember emule ? Lol 😆

[@jacobfield4848]

Jennifer Beals is a classic beauty.

[@riannedeleur7084]

Jacqueline Toboni is everything! ❤️

[@stacis2520]

Katherine Moenning is the only reason I subscribed to Showtime. I NEEDED to see her in action again! ♥️

[@Spudthestaffie]

Jennifer beals is life

[@AhLizay]

Holy Shit it’s Trubel. I watched this show religiously even though I’m straight (even have the DVD’s); and found it to be amazing back then. I’m sooo excited to see what they do with this series.

[@gjeniazelia388]

It's so awesome to see more straight people enjoy this show because it really is a great show regardless of the sexualities dispicted on the show. I just hope generation Q measures to somewhat to the original in it's own way. They've got big shoes to fill.

[@jackieradley1025]

My favorite Grim and my favorite gays

[@AhLizay]

Gjeni Azelia funny you should reply; and I’m serious about this my real name is Azzelia. That aside I agree. Getting caught on stupid things like sexuality will not stop the world from spinning. But then again, I have always been a rebel of sorts in my own right. This, Queer as Folk, and Drag Race have always been my jams. I also agree that Gen Q has some huuuge boots to fill; because this show was bomb.

[@AhLizay]

Denise Radley I still preferred Nick. I have a lot of favourite gays though and Kate and Leisha Hailey were some of my originals after Rupaul (my #1), Sylvester, and Little Richard.

[@stephaniethomas2223]

PLEASE BRING BACK CARMEN

[@lmorua1]

I’ve been a fan for years love the characters I hope for many more seasons!!!!!💕💕💕

[@captaincommonsense7896]

I have and will always be a fan of the "L Word" so long as they keep the three original actors and add Tina back into the series and a few more stronger characters. Studs, stems, tomboys etc. is a needed addition to the series but it equally important to add some butches and with their feminine partners. Make sure to have their ages vary 30s 40s 50s+ That way you can keep a wider range of viewership. LGBTQ and the heterosexual communities need to become more educated on ALL lifestyles.

[@serenitee6632]

Well, no one can replace the original cast... no one. Jennifer Beals, Laurel Holloman, Kate Moennig, and Leisha Hailey. No one can replace you. I need to see these 4 Divas return. I need to see mature representation. Just because there are later generations does not mean the original cast cannot play. It's about representation. Again, puuuuuuleeeeez bring the Divas back! Love y'all!! 😻❤😻❤ Love, peace, and safety to all. ❤❤❤😘😘

[@ChooseU4ever]

Where can I watch the sequel? I’m outside the US. Jeniffer Beals has such grace and poise. Please bring back Kit Porter.

[@cominooculto]

I leave abroad as well what i did was download the showtime app subscribe for only 2 months since the season ends in january and get a VPN and u can watch it.. trust me it was woooorth it i watched the 1st episode and it was like a dream come true. 🙊🙉🙉🏳️‍🌈❤

[@ChooseU4ever]

@@cominooculto Thanks alot

[@kaicatori9202]

Considering Kit is deceased it'd be a weird turn to bring her back. The ghost of Kit maybe. lol

[@xxxsleepingawakexxx]

@@kaicatori9202 kit died???!!! When did that happen. I watched the first L word seasons 1-6 and kit was alive

[@kaicatori9202]

Jinx La'rue Kit died from a drug overdose. Weird asf because I for the life of me do not know where the writers thought up the plan to o.d. Kit. I may have missed a lot but do not recall anything of a drug use story line before that. It was a long time ago so maybe I just don’t recall Kit having an opioid addiction.

[@fxpe4466]

In some place at home I have the DVDs of the original. Glad that they came back! I used to see weekly chapter with some friends. The show was groundbreaking and this continuation landed in a cool timing to make some political statements.

[@jamiew4851]

Honestly, I miss Jenny ! Mia Kirshner ❤️

[@Yo_girlz_fav]

Been watching this show since I first came out I love it I love the cast now I’m happily married to the woman of my dreams I love you guys never be ashamed of who YOU ARE EMBRACE LOVE AND LOBE ALWAYS WINS ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🌈

[@cristinaleite8220]

I am portuguese and I am whatching here in Portugal and I really really enjoy and have moments that makes me laught U are all great!

[@RapidBlindfolds]

the interviewer looks like jenny 😂😂😂

[@feminist1628]

So special the L world. My heart in love♥️

[@Katja-fb8kw]

Beals, my love,❤️😍

[@briannakelly26]

🕺🤸‍♀️🕺Lword reboot made me so happy.

[@CaseyandBreelyn]

I have a feeling that this show won't be renewed for a second season and it makes me really sad:( I really hope it gets renewed!! I also hope they bring back Carmen as a love interest for Shane again!! I also hope they bring back Helena!!

[@kaicatori9202]

Why do you have a feeling it won't be renewed? Odd thing to say. The ratings are thru the ceiling.

[@CaseyandBreelyn]

@@kaicatori9202 Idk, I wrote this a few weeks ago so i wasnt sure on the ratings! And I honestly didnt want to get my hopes up in case it wasnt renewed! BUT im so happy they just announced a second season!!!

[@kaicatori9202]

@@CaseyandBreelyn I'm pretty sure your hopes on more seasons will not be dashed!

[@liyah8418]

It's back for s2 bruh

[@kaicatori9202]

@@liyah8418 Excellent!

[@celinewhite9958]

JB is perfect, she’s amazing 🤩

[@WitchyCharlie]

I LOVED this season. The characters seemed so much more well rounded and the storylines were much more real - the original was fun but felt like lesbian Melrose Place. This new show was such a breath of fresh air to me. Not to mention better trans representation. I am not trans but I am so glad to see better representation happen because entertainment has such a ability to teach, I’m just so glad they are doing that with this show.

[@helenaz9825]

There all amazing i cant wait to see the next season😊😇😘😘

[@DollyHeidi]

All time favorite show ❤️

[@TMWill-fi5fy]

Unpopular opinion: I never bought into the notion that Bette is a great leader. She's authoritative, sure. But she is weak willed, impulsive, and simply doesn't learn from mistakes. If I had to choose an OG leader, it would actually be Marina. She's certainly ruthless, but she's a strategic thinker with strong control of her emotions.

[@TDKiller415]

You would choose that lesbian stalker, predator, liar, cheater and homewrecker as an OG leader for the LGBT community? Lesbophobes like Ilene Chaiken and Donald Trump would be so proud of you, mate.

[@TMWill-fi5fy]

@@TDKiller415 Actually Ilene hates Marina and Karina. Nice try anyway 😂.

[@TDKiller415]

@@TMWill-fi5fy Well obviously Ilene does hate Marina, she's based on the lesbian who seduced her and used her for sex and then threw her aside when her real girlfriend was coming. She wrote the original series to demonise the lesbian community and take revenge on the real Marina, which is why all the characters were capable of cheating and lying. She's a lesbian, but it doesn't mean she can't be a lesbophobe.

[@TMWill-fi5fy]

@@TDKiller415 That makes no logical sense given pretty much every syllable ever expressed by Ilene, but hey, if that's your take then rock with it 😴. I'll stick with Marina, thank you.

[@TDKiller415]

@@TMWill-fi5fy Ilene talked a lot of bullshit but wrote what was truly on her mind at the time.

[@Sad.Purple.unicorn]

Kate Moenning owns my existance❤️🖤💙

[@neekinack]

Love them all

[@cominooculto]

Theres aaa lot of viewing parties again and im sooo happy for that. Yeeey imagine they pop up suddenly id die.

[@4real277]

Tibette 4eva!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@nicoleforcker4552]

Las Amo a Todas. Son excelentes. Maravillosas. Genias. Cuídense por favor. Saludos. Argentina.

[@thelast1163]

They should still have superstar guest appearances ..like Kristen Stewart, Kelani and maybe Ellen's wife😛

[@Pookie0504kb]

ha ha Ellen's wife but not Ellen 😂

[@adrianatdottru]

Sarah Paulson maybe

[@chicazadice6119]

C'mon, don't say Ellen's wife, she has a name...

[@Natalie-jq3ip]

No thats just a bit much dont get giddy

[@WitchyCharlie]

Portia DiRossi!!! 😍😍👏🏻👏🏻

[@commy741]

Generation Q epidode one is wow!..so interesting storylines

[@donmonteiro6830]

with the new characters the first two episodes seem like its just the tip of the ice burg for their development... im interested to see where all the characters end up at the end of the season. lets give these new bees a chance. i absolutely love this new version of the show. we need more lgbtq representation on tv..

[@analievidal5975]

I luv u Jennifer from philippines💖💖💖

[@imoon5858]

Kate is so sweet 💔

[@Sammyiee]

Cant wait for season 2 🤤😍

[@thayna8887]

I love them!

[@petras.michaels3072]

I got CRAVE TV just for this and they delivered!!! The writers and all that worked on the reboot did more than amazing!!! Cast is amazing!!! Love it!!!!! 🌈 ❤️ 🤗

[@TheRigo385]

Love them all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Rohpink]

I just love them

[@Eugenia-Loveoflife]

*Все выглядят просто шикарно*

[@girl29ma]

Jennifer uuufff she looks amazingggg love youuu ....

[@rockinbiff]

Is the reboot also on Showtime?

[@grenadexd]

What is wrong with this audio, I hope they will figure out how to use mic well

[@ThePhanomas]

And the set. It looks like a random corner and they're all smashed in there.

[@MrPetru444o]

I'm must to say : sound is incredible.

[@djwalkerfemaledj]

They haven’t aged still look the some

[@rosildamaria283]

Que bom que vai volta a segunda temporada

[@Alicat4587]

I would love to see spin offs of this taking place in other cities

[@zooolfuzz3812]

They are pulling legs of Jacqueline hahahahaha cute 😂😂😂😂😂😂😘😘😘😘 I love them all

[@hazween23]

Jennifer Beals should play Kamala Harris if Hollywood one day decides to make her whole failure of a campaign into a movie. *I call dibs on that!

[@AlexaPellerin]

kate 😍😫

[@MikeFlanaganMusic]

This is so sweet!

[@blanchiep]

No Tibette equals no show. Hopefully next season Laurel makes more appearances

[@xx13Adel12xx]

Leisha Hailey

[@magdapiechocka2696]

Awesome

[@ppppppppppp3675]

Can someone tell me howto watch season 2 of gen q in Uk??.....Which British site is streaming the first episode??? Where is the site?? Please no third party links they contain viruses. Showtime wont play in UK. Someone help PLEASE....

[@mayralizama8939]

♥️😍😘AMO A JENNIFER BEALS...."BETE PORTER"!!!!♥️😍😘

[@krestinemae1016]

Waiting for season 2

[@hollifugate9710]

Not to mention a badass musician!

[@buddyrocky4746]

Soo cool(:)

[@florizadelosreyes6181]

Please bring back team BETTINA!! Please please.. the show is not totally complete without the both of them..

[@baijeggsfreirez76]

I love Katherine coz im gay too

[@nothing0581]

IS CARMEN COMING BACK?? that's all i need to knowwwww

[@becitrus9805]

Same!!

[@Garcelle1987]

I read an interview with one of the producers and she said that Sarah Shahi was very happy to comeback and play Carmen again, but guess what?? Some writers for the show, specifically a group of Latinax writers hated the idea (No reason was given) said ‘NO’!!

[@Sacred_Heart333]

I also heard...NO!

[@maxse7950]

she's been "cancelled" lmaoaoa because she attacked Shan Boody on national television. she was mean

[@kissypants7]

Not familiar with Jennifer's work before this, but she's very beautiful

[@kaicatori9202]

Flashdance come to mind?

[@lilianebeeckman2901]

I think here everyone feels fine. Zoveel te beter.

[@ZekeRiv]

Kate😍

[@magdapiechocka2696]

Super

[@LauraNowara]

Kate doesn't age...Leisha and Jennifer neither...damn...

[@PosterMaam]

Jacqueline is fine af❤️

[@oliviabrown9032]

Where is sarah shahiii

[@cominooculto]

She confirmed she'll come back for sure but next season i think.

[@xo1732]

So it's Kate "Men-ig" noted.

[@All404G00d]

And we happy to see y guys, when is season 2 !!🚬😄

[@annisaarthur-castro6227]

Please bring back Tasha! That was one sexy black woman. Oh geez!

[@dianakern6529]

People get all caught up in wanted something to be like the first L Word. It is television and I want to see something new happening while enjoying Jennifer Beals talent. Lighten up people and enjoy some LGBT characters on tv. I will!

[@gjeniazelia388]

Can someone please tell me if it's my imagination or not about Jen's new voice? I'm hard of hearing but I am still able to detect a huge change in the way Jen's voice sounds when watching TLWGENQ with earbuds on. Anyone else notice it too or no? Is this normally what a mature woman sounds like or am I just hearing things incorrectly? Would appreciate if someone can clarify this. When we get older does our voice change dramatically like this, if so then at what age does this change occur at? Or does our voices continually evolve during our entire lives like our bodies do? Frankly, I thought our biggest change vocally only happened after puberty? Excuse the naivety, just an honest question.

[@salad11]

Gjeni Azelia her voice sounds the same to me, just more mature obviously.