The Real L Word aired on Showtime from 2010 to 2012. It was one of the first reality television series to follow the lives of a group of lesbian and bisexual women who lived in Los Angeles. The original cast starred me, Jill Goldstein who was my fiancé at the time, Tracy Ryerson, Rose Garcia, Whitney Mixter and Mikey Koffman.
With a successful career behind the lens in entertainment, I’m often asked why Jill and I chose to put our lives on camera. The answer is simple: Seeing relatable stories and experiences on television can be validating and empowering.
As our narrative in the series was about wedding planning (which was legally unrecognized and unlawful in 2010 in California), we told our story to be seen and heard, to be visible outside of our community, to normalize our love for one another as no different than a traditional union between a man and a woman.
With a successful career behind the lens in entertainment, I’m often asked why Jill and I chose to put our lives on camera. The answer is simple: Seeing relatable stories and experiences on television can be validating and empowering.
As our narrative in the series was about wedding planning (which was legally unrecognized and unlawful in 2010 in California), we told our story to be seen and heard, to be visible outside of our community, to normalize our love for one another as no different than a traditional union between a man and a woman.
- 6/15/2023
- by Nikki Weiss-Goldstein
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
About two years ago, I interviewed some amazing friends who work behind the scenes in Hollywood. They were (and in some cases, still are) responsible for the creatures in Lord of the Rings and Narnia, the clothes on True Blood, the girls on America's Next Top Model, the "look" of Itty Bitty Titty Committee, and Tyra Banks' production needs. Jealous? Yeah, me, too.
Well, it's been too long since we pulled back the curtain on Tinsel Town, so over the next few days, you'll meet a few more talented women who help bring you the shows you know and love. Beats working a desk job. And... action!
Cynthia Childs, Supervising Producer
Surrounded by The Real L Word storyboards
If you think shaping and telling stories for reality shows is easy, think again. Cynthia Childs knows a thing or two about making the most of what you've got, having story produced shows like Project Runway,...
Well, it's been too long since we pulled back the curtain on Tinsel Town, so over the next few days, you'll meet a few more talented women who help bring you the shows you know and love. Beats working a desk job. And... action!
Cynthia Childs, Supervising Producer
Surrounded by The Real L Word storyboards
If you think shaping and telling stories for reality shows is easy, think again. Cynthia Childs knows a thing or two about making the most of what you've got, having story produced shows like Project Runway,...
- 12/27/2010
- by Dara Nai
- AfterEllen.com
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