Katherine Moennig Reflects on 'The L Word' and Sequel Series 'Generation Q'

Katherine Moennig, one of the stars of Showtime's "The L Word," reflected on the importance of having a show with mostly lesbian characters at the time. She talks with Daily Variety host Audrey Yap about the new sequel series "The L Word: Generation Q" and how much has changed between the two shows.
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[@saralance6682]

Why is Shane always the one with the least screen time. In the finale she had one small scene and that's it. We need more Shane, please

[@Lytah84]

I always want to see more Shane. For some reason since I saw the first series 10 years ago she was my favorite character.

[@veronicaivanova]

Agreed

[@princhipessa1969]

Amen!!

[@jlpkbrb1086]

Meh

[@najmamoyses]

i personally think we should have a whole spin off just for shane

[@inflorire]

Kate manages to convey such vulnerability and toughness at the same time. Of the whole cast, she has such a layered presence that makes you believe she could be feeling many things at once. It’s so mesmerizing. ❤

[@missezramay]

She makes the show what it is tbh 👏🏻

[@LittleLulubee]

I totally agree 😍😍

[@charisselinnell-morton4137]

She has a very rare trait. She is perfectly flawed .

[@pam0626]

I wish Shane had her own show. Like Mary Tyler Moore. Kate Moennig has such a strong screen presence.

[@princhipessa1969]

Ha! I was hoping the entire reboot/sequel show was about her

[@graziele3]

Now THAT’s an interview!!! Awesome questions, perfect space for Kate to reply, everything ran smoothly and perfect in my opinion, totally opposite to what Ellen did to Jennifer Beals. Congrats, Variety and thanks for this!! 👏🏻🤩🥰

[@kargudin]

Yeah great interviewer

[@itziebitz]

This is an interview, not a talk show.

[@Olga_Efremov]

I was about to write this. It is such a good interview!

[@veronicaivanova]

I loved this interview. I also love Ellen but haven't seen her interview with Jennifer Beals, what was wrong with it?

[@princhipessa1969]

I totally agree! Interviewer didn’t interrupt once 👍🏻

[@montibella]

For future scenes I Beg you to give Shane more screen time! She represents that show for me, when I think The L Word, I think of Shane. Please give your loyal fans what they are asking for...More of Shane’s story

[@Cyn19977]

She’s only gotten better with age MY GOD

[@yondermileslimpey3892]

Yeah wth she is just .... 💖

[@TigerPrawn_]

Like a fine wine ♥

[@darkdemonqueen]

I think they all look fantastic

[@jlpkbrb1086]

Ew what?! Lmao she looks like cheese

[@pameladancer6793]

@@jlpkbrb1086 u a guy😂?

[@melfels1247]

Oh my god, my crush on her is still not gone ❤

[@nifferwolf]

I feel this. She was my first proper girl crush and it came rushing back with this new series

[@667vecinodeldiablo.]

*KATHERINE MOENNIG😍😍😍😍SHANE 🤤...SHE IS STILL AS BEAUTIFUL AS 10 YEAR AGO👍* *P.D...WE DEMAND MORE SHANE INTERVIEWS AND MORE SCENES IN THE SERIES APPEARS VERY LITTLE*

[@mariebrown4966]

Kate Moennig is my favorite, especially as Shane. The L Word Generation Q is such a great show, I really enjoyed it. I'm so happy it's back, and renewed! What a good interview! Thanks.

[@ALDM404]

good interview, I would've lost my shit next to Kate

[@TigerPrawn_]

Ikr? How did she keep it together?

[@job5236]

I like this interviewer. She's a good communicator and respectful. It's surprisingly rare to find in interviewers!

[@Livmylifelivi]

It’s hilarious to me that Kate can’t bring herself to watch the original show. I re watch the seasons constantly. Can’t get enough of it

[@fetzstef]

Me too

[@kargudin]

Same here I've seen all 6 seasons 2x lol😂

[@montibella]

Livmylifelivi I wonder why they couldn’t watch it?

[@Livmylifelivi]

montibella because they probably think it’s cringy to see themselves acting on tv. A lot of people are that way.

[@shay5518]

Skskskjsd i couldn't even finish season 5

[@kristintang162]

The host managed to bring up the questions in a good sequence, the whole interview was smooth yet engaging about the old and new series, loved it

[@shaelynnmarie3301]

My God, I love Katherine Moennig.

[@florpicon7035]

Was she flirting to Kate like any girl would do with Shane? That was hilarious watching this on real life xD

[@jessieelmazi5666]

Damn that shorter hair just looks GOOD on her, even after 10+ years

[@ramonatody5623]

She needs to go back to this haircut. This season I was not feeling her longer hair and bangs or her wardrobe. The tee under the blouse. Just old looking.

[@laurenelizabeth8133]

just love her so much!! nobody else could've played shane the way she did. it was perfection

[@flipczech]

Please bring back Helena.

[@IsiiFlores]

VAJRAMINDMICHELE OMG YESS I need to see her one more time😢

[@SakuraKinomoto11]

Yessss

[@rubyanderson1078]

Helena and dylan please

[@veronicaivanova]

Yes! I need more of the original cast!

[@s.tudydudes571]

@@rubyanderson1078 not Dylan 🥺

[@fnh5783]

She reminds me so much of Joan Jett

[@yondermileslimpey3892]

Yeah for sure. Honestly Kristen Stewart playing Joan was a mood and reminds me of her too.

[@TigerPrawn_]

@@yondermileslimpey3892 They look so alike too

[@lisztomaniacgirl]

yaaaaas

[@MsTeck883]

The reboot is fabulous! So glad to hear about season 2

[@angelamiller2577]

Agreed.

[@lisztomaniacgirl]

+1

[@veronicaivanova]

It is a sequel, not a reboot but I agree, it is great :)

[@VaraPappas]

Katherine is my biggest celebrity crush!! This season is even better than the original series. It's so much more real, and relatable.

[@stephaniemaclean4221]

Watching Kate playing shane is what helped me realize I liked women I love her

[@MissSN3]

I might be the only one, but I really didn't mind the 6th season of the original L word. Putting aside the whole murder mystery thing, I enjoyed the characters story lines! (Except for Shane and Jenny's relationship...that was weird 😂)

[@awsomesongs1928]

I have not watched it yet but thanks for telling me they were going to be in a relationship!

[@Livmylifelivi]

It wasn’t my favorite season by far and had an unusual vibe but I still loved the 6th season.

[@sewcutebydevany]

@@Livmylifelivi Yeah something was "off" about it compared to the other seasons...not gonna lie I was not sad about Jenny 🙈🙈🙈

[@tenthgenerationfarm6263]

@@awsomesongs1928 FGS, binge watch it already. Otherwise you are going to see many, many spoilers.

[@veronicaivanova]

I liked their relationship at first but then Jenny became way too much and when Shane cheated, that was too wrong!

[@lisapisa1847]

Awesome interview!

[@jenellegriles7731]

Love the show, love the interview, great content, questions/responses. Oh what a life

[@risingpheonix5752]

I have the biggest crush on her! She is amazing.

[@magwaltz]

I am a fan of katherine moennig,she is wonderful, she is at the height of talent.

[@BabyDoll1343]

I hope there’s more seasons I absolutely love this❤️❤️❤️

[@sjr7822]

I love Moennig narrating audiobooks. I usually don't care for women's voices but her husky voice added to a Renée Ballard Novel, audiobook author Michael Connelly

[@dianakern6529]

I enjoyed Season One of the reboot! Great interview. Thank you both.

[@NomNomNomi]

Great interview

[@elenallen8884]

Katherine is still hot as hell ! So glad they got a 2 season with the show ! Please bring back Shane's wife she is fabulous! 😎

[@veronicaivanova]

I love Quiara too! We need more of her and Shane!

[@andreavogel8761]

Great interview

[@elementalsound7186]

Good interview!

[@Maelle-mj1xb]

just finished watching the 1st season of generation Q, and at first I didn't want to watch it because I was scared it would kinda destroy the original, but honestly I really liked it, I enjoyed watching it and I can't wait for season 2 ! I'm so happy to see Alice, Shane and Bette back ❤️

[@SofiaMartinez-cu3bw]

Great job to the interviewer. She did really well

[@stephaniethomas2223]

BRING BACK CARMEN PLEASE

[@arteirarfestaseeventos5447]

I'm from Brazil! I just love Th L Word and all the lesbians here beg for Shane and Carmen back, best couple ever! NOTE: I don't speak English, I played on the Google translator!

[@danuzapereira5938]

Yesssssss!!!

[@deetestlogins5269]

Great Interview ! I'd love to see Cherie come back to Shane for a few more episodes, you never know..

[@SelenaGomezLoL]

I’ll still never forgive Shane for leaving Carmen but Kate is still so amazing

[@roxxylala26]

I was actually pleasantly surprised how Gen. Q was really f*cking good. The writing & the acting was superb. The episodes flowed so effortlessly. Btw Dani is hot af.

[@annisaarthur-castro6227]

I think some of the new characters come off as very cartoonish like Finnley and Sophie (at times). But I was also surprised that it was good. I was hesitant to watch it at first because I love the original and hoped they didn't mess it up.

[@jlpkbrb1086]

You have no taste. The acting was horrible and there was no chemistry between any of them

[@roxxylala26]

@@jlpkbrb1086 OK,,,that's your opinion and we're entitled to have ours. No one is wrong. It's entertainment..lol tf

[@jlpkbrb1086]

roxxylala26 no. You're actually an idiot

[@roxxylala26]

@@jlpkbrb1086 Uk ok..f*ck off.

[@doreenwang8430]

I think the host has sort of a crush on her 😍

[@yurikoshinigami]

Who doesn't jajajaja

[@veronicaivanova]

@@yurikoshinigami, my exact same reply :D

[@princhipessa1969]

Kate got swag too 🥰

[@jinngirl]

Gay, straight, every woman loves Shane!

[@itziebitz]

Ahhhh they filmed at one of my fave restaurants openaire at the line hotel.

[@kimberlyperkins8208]

I can’t wait for season 2

[@nyakitten1164]

Shane is still sooo hot😍😍🤤❤❤

[@annevergette-hollingworth2516]

Great interviewer - interesting questions and you could tell Kate thought so too

[@blackempressxempressdevine5658]

I’m so glad it’s bk

[@veronicaivanova]

I definitely miss some the original cast and although I could not stand Jenny towards then end of The L Word, I wish she was still alive and Mia Kirshner could be back! I still love Generation Q and I am glad we have 3 of the originals, especially Katherine Moennig!!! We need more screen time for Shane (and Quiara) though :)

[@stacis2520]

Love Kate!!! We need more Shane!!!!!

[@helenadams2569]

I'm just glad the ladies are back and there gonna have a 2nd season Alice is still funny as hell

[@NokturnalWitchery]

Loooove her & Generation Q! Decent interview as well. :)

[@realSimoneCherie]

Are interviewers hitting on Katherine all the time or no?

[@veronicaivanova]

Oh, come on, she wasn't necessarily hitting on her but honestly I don't know someone who is a fan of The L Word and never had a crush on Shane!

[@nikikosta3310]

Thank you !

[@SHAYUPIVER]

We LOVE Shane!! Kate makes that roll. ❤❤

[@emilyrosemeggierose9276]

I loved the first season of the reboot. Finley & Sophie 🤩 I was all "bring Carmen back", & then Quiara showed up !! 😍

[@Lytah84]

What!!!!! I've got to get ahold of this show. I loveed Shane and Carmen.

[@annisaarthur-castro6227]

Quiara is absolutley gorgeous. My mouth dropped when I saw her in that gold outfit at the birthday party. She cemented God's existence to me.

[@agalIam]

she rocks! woah... she could play chrissie Hynd perfectly

[@faeriepalace]

And.... I’m still so in love with her ahhh

[@antoinettebeaver1763]

YAY!!!! A second season

[@naerig.7266]

Even the interviewer has a crush on Kate.

[@sinaisidnei1]

Amo a Shane, por original, auténtica, honesta, leal, fiel a sus principios, fiel a sus creencias, fiel a lo que quiere y necesita...he aprendido del personaje....gracias Kate!!!

[@patienceRachel]

I'm still so in love with her. She's so gorgeous

[@gjeniazelia388]

Interviewer, you need to just take her, she's not going to just give it to you that easily. Take what you want already. 😂 Love how Kate is dead serious when she reacts to questions about being sexy, heart-throb or anything that makes most people blush, she's like nope. Hilarious!!

[@jeannebagol7549]

Oh my Shane😍😍😍 Bring back carmen please...I love them both😍

[@aprilparker4521]

Yessss

[@debbiedmytryshyn7791]

I love the l word. Does anyone know when and where will it be on???

[@kingt2651]

Showtime , down load the app on play store and BOOM you got it lmaoo

[@CattNina]

she's amazinggggggggggggggg

[@aizirk14]

I am still head over heels for Kate! 😍

[@VirginiaRKunz]

Smart, well spoken, well dressed and SMOKING hot!!!

[@thescriptessa1336]

Your looking very Shane 😉

[@christopher.hhopson8080]

Katherine Moennig was like a Kristen Stewart older by thirteen years.

[@chelseal2830]

it was filmed in my hometown???? fuck thats so cool

[@truckingwithtobee]

Holy shit! Why am I just now finding out about this?!

[@aprilparker4521]

Love Katherine moening and as Shane she's awesome 😘

[@SonjaDawn]

Bring back Helena!

[@jennmerkabah2757]

I Watched too many times the original over and over, always hoped for the next step after schecter died. Everyone is looking fresh in the new series, everyone’s hair is on point, Alice is fine blonde! I’m sure I am not the only straight gal who wants a naked Shane! Great interview Katherine 💕

[@ivygirlau1]

Shane is everything please make it more about her

[@vicky.medrano]

Love the series and Kate is just breathtaking.

[@pleadthefifth]

Okay Keanu 👌🏻

[@patricialadd9363]

Love the show I hated to see it end I want beth and Tina back together they are my favorite couple they belong together

[@natalialimast]

Shane was the first to make me question if I was really straight hahahahaha. i love her since the first season of the old series

[@labonirosalee7800]

Shane character is really awesome... every one would be like that when a chance given

[@princhipessa1969]

Love Kate! Hope 2nd season has more Shane because this season did not utilize this amazing woman.

[@laurenhills239]

Yes Shane/ Katherine is a heart throb so ❤️‍🔥

[@marshmallow9916]

Somehow im glad that Kate is confused about the original shows evolution too, as i am Because im just at season 3 and i already noticed how different it became from season 1 and 2 It was freaking confusing and also a little dissapointing to me tbh So im kind of glad that Kate was confused too xD But she said it in the most polite way possible! 💞 Also i have the fattest crush on her, like all of us i guess xD

[@mandimoos]

Anything Kate is in I’ll watch, ray Donovan she didn’t get hardly any screen time which was a bloody shame as she was really bad arse on there, and even the new l word Kate didn’t get enough time in my opinion. But hey a spin off around Shane only, I’d have it, xxxx

[@jessicatortora2214]

I

[@blairbrown4812]

Kate Moenning hasn't changed much since she first appeared in "Young Americans."

[@rebeccaroten304]

What? Kate doesn't think Shane is the heartthrob? I think most of the viewers disagree.

[@flipczech]

Damn, Shane. Looking good, sis.

[@Teggsooo]

Yesss she looks amazing 🤩STILL!!

[@ambershaffer6611]

Gosh she is so good looking 😍🤤 I love her & her being as Shane ❤️❤️

[@MaileneCuev]

Why am i in love with her

[@flakitamorales6730]

Cuando la pasaran en la televisión en centroamerica o por cable...la nueva generación de L word

[@terrijdavis1953]

She is so badass! Shane is my favorite character❤️

[@katecosta5475]

I love her!!!

[@HappySabachi]

More Shane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mariavictoria1093]

Me encanta shane es tan estilosa

[@leeanadiaz8463]

I hope Tori Spelling and Genie Garth watched this wonderful show... at least it didn’t TANK the recurring characters personalities. THIS IS HOW YOU DO A RE-BOOT!!!

[@1962MissPenny]

My goodness, Kate hasn't changed at all!!

[@christygrayson7057]

I always thought I was going to be on the show

[@Fierra2000]

We better get more Shane in season 2

[@lisztomaniacgirl]

TE AMO KATE

[@lisztomaniacgirl]

JÁ SINTO SAUDADES