Top 10 Hottest Lesbians in the AccordingL-word to Jo Stass

There hasn’t been a TV show able to communicate the messy, intricate network of lesbian life quite like the L-word. Although the first season aired in 2004, themes including unrequited love, gender-transitions and unfiltered homophobia were ahead of its time, showcasing the common queer experiences from a distinctly American lesbian perspective.

Whether you watched the L-word as an awakening into queer culture, or because you openly had a crush on Shane, the show has defined a decade of queer heartthrobs and style. The most asked question about the L-word, was the character we found most attractive, and who we resembled the most. I feel somewhat separate from most queer people however, because I didn’t find Shane that attractive as a lover (I will say she was a good friend though!) Perhaps I saw through her bad-boy persona and got bored of her ‘emotionally-unavailableness’ trope, or perhaps I simply just didn’t like her hair style.

So, to redeem myself from the Shane-die-hard-fans from their disgust of not loving her or wanting to be her (ah yes, the classic lesbian dilemma), I have compiled a list of who I think is the most attractive in the show. I think it is time to appreciate more women in the show.

8. Dana Fairbanks

SHE DID NOT DESERVE TO DIE. THIS IS SO UNFAIR. WHY DIDN’T THEY KILL OFF JENNY. I loved how her character was not centred around ‘coming out’ but she had solid character progression including the conflict of being a queer tennis player, against her upper-class family.

6. Pippa Pascal

Pippa’s confidence is unmatched. I love that she does whatever she wants, and is completely unapologetic about it. I was a little confused when she gets with Sophie, I feel like Pippa would want someone more mature like Jodi, but I guess it was a short-lived thing?

4. Helena Peabody

We need Helena and Peggy back. They had so much sass. I still don’t understand why she wasn’t in Generation Q, because I would have liked to see what she did with her mother’s inheritance (her wealth was an important part). Also the drama in Helena’s life was always so funny, she’s a little clueless.

2. Ivan Aycock

We were robbed when Ivan was only in the first season. When I think of the show, I think of Ivan singing ‘I’m Your Man’ by Leonard Cohen. Although there wasn’t much transgender representation at the time, I still think Kit could have had a better response in rejecting him.

10. Catherine Rothberg

I feel like this one speaks for itself. Helena Peabody’s gambling era was definitely a little bit random, but I was here for the drama. I think they were a couple that were good on camera, but I would never want to be poker partners with someone as irrational as her – but I was hooked for a couple of episodes.

9. Carmen De La Pica

I think she had the best style on the set by far, and the fact that she was a DJ like sold me. I really didn’t understand the Jenny x Carmen plot though, I feel like they were not compatible at all. I feel like if Carmen was the central character over Jenny, the group would have went through a lot less drama in the earlier seasons.

7. The cellmate

The cellmate Helena Peabody gets with in that one episode. I just can’t explain it. It’s a great scene. It’s probably the best chemistry in the show.

5. Tasha Williams

I’m going to be honest. I was a little bit confused when Dana told Alice that Tasha was the one for her, because their relationship was a little dysfunctional in the later seasons before the reboot. I do think they could be good for each other, but I wish it was something we saw a little bit more in Generation Q. But oh well, maybe in the reboot of the original season?

3. Lara Perkins

I like Lara, she’s sweet and she has such pure intentions (except with Alice after Dana died??? What was with that???). I liked the character, and wish she was part of the core cast, because I would have liked to dig a little bit deeper into her past as she felt surface level.

1. Bette Porter

I mean, is there anything else to say?