The Real L Word
Inspired by the hit show The L Word Showtime has put together a cast of lesbians to make the show a reality in The Real L Word. The show is brought to you by Golden Globe winner Ilene Chaiken (who brought us The L Word) she is now bringing us a documentary series about the real lives of lesbians. The show will follow the lives of real-life high-profile lesbians as they go about their daily lives, at work and play. The producing team plans to show viewers that the cast can be every bit as glamorous, fashionable, fabulous and even as cutthroat as their celebrated-but-fictional counterparts.Check out the cast and a preview released by Showtime below. From the looks of things this is going to be one hot show! The Real L Word premieres June 20 at 10/9 c. on Showtime.
Cast:
TRACY
Age 29 — Silverlake, CA
Film & TV Development Executive
Beyond her smoking hot looks, Tracy is a hip chick, doing her thing — developing blockbusters during the week while skating and hanging with friends on the weekend. With a touch of earthiness and easy charm, she's recently out and on the scene. Tracy is every girl's dream, except maybe for her mother, who's having a hard time dealing with Tracy's sexuality. Will Tracy be able to reconnect with her mom while juggling a new relationship that comes with its own complicated family dynamics?
WHITNEYAge 27 — Hollywood, CA
Special Effects Artist
The untamed lover of life. With savvy street smarts and a wild edge, Whitney is an absolute handful. And it doesn't take long to pick up on the passion for women that gets her into trouble... a lot of trouble... especially with straight girls. While Whitney may be the best friend you'll ever have, she's the self-professed worst girlfriend. She's "...always looking for love, but losing to lust."
NIKKIAge 37 — West Hollywood, CA
Rep/Manager/Producer; Jill's fiancé
This super stylish, highly successful, alpha type-A with the cute West Hollywood house was married to a man for five years before she came out on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." She later won a GLAAD Award for her appearance and has never looked back. Nikki is proud to be called a "barracuda" in the industry. When she's not representing a fierce list of A-list directors and talent, this only child spends her free time shopping — and most recently, wedding planning with her fiancé, Jill. She may be a perfectionist, but she's not above crying it out — so long as no one is looking.
MIKEYAge 34 — Van Nuys, CA
Founder, The Gallery Los Angeles; Producer of LA Fashion Weekend
The wild wizard behind the fashion show curtain. Tatt'ed up and cruisin' into downtown from her Van Nuys pad on one of her custom-built motorcycles, everyone knows when Mikey has entered the Cooper Building. When not preparing for LA Fashion Weekend, she's marketing and promoting her designer clients — from model auditions and fittings, to drinks, meetings and photo shoots. Unfortunately, her non-stop workweek leaves Mikey with little time to spend with her makeup artist fiancé — let alone come to an agreement with her on wedding plans. Indeed, this Culver City, CA native has lots to juggle in the next few months... and we can't wait to watch it all undress, er, unfold.
JILLAge 33 — West Hollywood, CA
Writer; Nikki's fiancé
The girl next door wears running shoes by day and heels by night. Jill is open and welcoming, but steer clear when college football is on because she goes Wolverine over her alma mater, Michigan. This Jersey girl grew up in a conservative Jewish household and remains very close with her family. Once insecure about her "sexual fluidity," she is now excited to show off her "normal and beautiful life." Jill is the girl all the guys want, but only one girl has.
ROSEAge 35 — Pasadena, CA
Real Estate Advisor
This sexy Latina was the inspiration for Papi's character on The L Word. She's a heartbreaking Lotharia trying to shake old habits and be in a serious relationship... but she isn't sure she trusts herself just yet. Fortunately, she has a very supportive family who would love to see her settle down with her girlfriend of six months — whom they all adore by the way. But Rose is altar-skittish and may be too wild to be tamed by one flame. She might be old-fashioned, but will a taste for excitement and the good life keep this self-described player from being able to commit?
