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Jennifer Beals

Jennifer Beals is an icon.


You'll know and love her for playing Bette Porter on Showtime's The L Word for very nearly 20 years.


But her illustrious career has spanned a plethora of culture-defining cinematic moments and performances.


The show's current iteration, The L Word Generation Q, sees her navigating the choppy waters of teen parenting, with and without her long term significant other, Tina Kennard.


In this intimate interview, DIVA's stunning January cover star discusses love, the power of L-Word fans, and her friendship with actress Laurel Holloman on and off screen.


Interviewed by her royal DIVA-ness, DIVA magazine Editor Roxy Bourdillon.


Want to hear more from Jennifer Beals and all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's December issue here.


Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

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