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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'

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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.

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