Several cast members of 'The L Word' and its 'Generation Q' spinoff series made an appearance at Tuesday's White House press briefing in honor of Lesbian Visibility Week.
Actors Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey and Katherine Moennig joined"The L Word" co-creator Ilene Chaiken and White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to discuss the importance of queer representation“Visibility is not just the act of being seen. It is the ability to see,” Hailey said. “So to the librarian in Texas, advocating to keep books with LGBTQIA themes on the shelves, we see you. To the LGBTQIA people leading their communities as rabbis, pastors and ministers, we see you.
During Tuesday's press briefing, Chaiken — whose executive producing credits also include"Empire" and"The Handmaid's Tale" — noted the significance of standing beside Jean-Pierre,Speaking in front of reporters, Chaiken thanked President Joe Biden for “giving us the first out lesbian press secretary who represents hope and possibility for so many people young and a bit older.
Referring to"The L Word," which ran from 2004 to 2010, and its"Generation Q" spinoff, which ended its three-season run this year, Chaiken said,"We, too, accomplished a few firsts by bringing our stories into homes and communities across the country and around the world."“As a young queer woman of color, I felt alone and sometimes invisible,” Jean-Pierre said. “For so many people in our community, 'The L Word’s' impact cannot be understated.
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