AfterEllen.com - People Archives: Interviews

	Diane Anderson-Minshall Curve Magazine's Entertainment Editor talks about her background, current trends in lesbian/bi visibility on film and TV, and her best and worst celebrity interviews, including Angelina Jolie, Susan Sarandon, and Martina.
	Jamie Babbit The director talks to us about But I'm a Cheerleader, why cable TV takes more risks with lesbian characters, and what she loved about working on Popular.
	Jill Bennett The TV and film actress talks to us about her experiences as an out lesbian actress, why she's always cast in bad girl roles, and what changes she'd like to see in queer films.
	Sandra Bernhard The outspoken bisexual comedian/actress/social commentator talks about her career, her girlfriend, Oprah, Streisand, and why there aren't more women doing cultural comedic criticism.
	Emily Blunt A conversation with the actress who plays troubled rich girl Tamsin in My Summer of Love.
	Jordana Brewster The actress who plays the lesbian femme fatale in D.E.B.S. talks about the movie, kissing Sara Foster, and why she likes the idea of being a lesbian sex symbol.
	Kayce Brown From organizing jock straps on Jerry Maguire to dealing with an obsessive-compulsive Leonardo DiCaprio on The Aviator, Kayce Brown talks about the highs and lows of her career as an Assistant Director and Production Assistant.
	The Butchies Allison, Kaia and Melissa talk to us about the recent U.S. elections, their new record label, and how butch women are portrayed in the media.
	Joan Chen Out director Alice Wu and actress Joan Chen talk about coming out, mothers and daughters, and lesbian potlucks.
	Lynn Chen The stars of Saving Face talk about their chemistry, their first kiss, and what they think about playing America's first big-screen Asian American lesbian couple.
	Kashish Chopra The woman who won the Miss Congeniality award at the Miss India U.S.A. pageant in August, 2003 talks about her experience being an out lesbian in the pageant and in her community.
	Kate Clinton The award-winning lesbian comedian talks with AfterEllen.com about her career, this year’s election, and The L Word.
	Michelle Clunie On how her character has evolved over the last three seasons, the limitations of the motherhood storyline, and what we can expect for Melanie and Lindsay this season.
	Stacy Codikow The founder of the L.A.-based organization designed to promote gay women in entertainment talks about the history of the organization, what movies like Boat Trip say about Hollywood's approach to diversity, and membership details.
	Erin Daniels Actress Erin Daniels talks about her role as Dana on Showtime's new series The L Word in this lengthy new interview.
	Sarah Dougher Folk-rock singer Sarah Dougher talks to us about her songs, the music industry, and fighting cancer.
	Amy Duddleston and Hilary Shroeder Film editors Amy Duddleston and Hilary Schroeder talk to us about their careers, their relationship, and their perspectives on lesbian-themed films and television shows.
	Danielle Egnew The lesbian singer whose stellar voice propelled her band Pope Jane to cult classic status talks about her music, her upcoming movies, and all those rumors circulating the internet about her.
	Ellis 28-year-old singer-songwriter Ellis talks to us about her career.
	Mimi Ferrar The 28-year-old lead singer of rock band Audio Fiction--and touring Rent actress--talks to us about her songwriting, being out, and the continued meaning of Rent.
	Katherine V. Forrest The Lambda Award-winning author of eight mystery novels featuring lesbian LAPD Detective Kate Delafield talks to us about her latest book, Hancock Park, her experiences as a writer, and the price of being closeted.
	Jen Foster Singer-songwriter Jen Foster's song about a lesbian relationship made her a finalist for the John Lennon Songwriting Award; here she talks about that song, as well as her just-released first album.
	Bryan Fuller The Wonderfalls creator talks candidly about the series and its lesbian character, as well as the networks' discomfort with lesbian content on TV.
	Marga Gomez The queer Latina writer/performer/comedian tells us about her latest show, sociopathic ex-girlfriends, censorship on NPR, and the GLAAD award she still hasn't received.
	Lesley Gore The singer who catapulted to fame as a teenager in the 1960s with hits like "It's My Party" and "You Don't Own Me" comes out on the record, talks about her career, and shares her perspective on the music industry.
	Iris Graham The actress who plays closeted lesbian teen Isabelle on the Canadian TV series Alienated tells us what changes are in store for her character--and how being willing to kiss a girl got her the part in the first place.
	Michele Greene Actress, writer, producer and singer Michele Greene talks about her role in the new movie A Family Affair, her controversial kiss with Amanda Donohoe's character on L.A. Law in 1992, and why she has done so many gay and lesbian-themed projects.
	Robin Greenspan and Lacie Harmon The writers and stars of the indie lesbian film Girl Play talk about making the movie, which opens in New York this weekend.
	Erin Greenwell The writer/director/producer of Mom, a new buddy road movie with a lesbian twist, talks about the movie, where filmmaking is headed, and why she keeps putting lesbians in her films.
	Brent Hartinger The author of the hit new YA novel about a group of gay teens talks about why he created these characters, how gay teens are typically portrayed in YA fiction, and the possibility that the book might be made into a movie.
	Sophie B. Hawkins The omnisexual singer-songwriter talks to us about her career and her 1992 hit song "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover," which she performs tonight on the NBC reality show Hit Me Baby, One More Time.
	Lauren Himmel The director of Treading Water, talks about making the film and the real-life experience it's based on, as well as her current projects and her perspective on topics related to lesbian and bisexual visibility in film.
	Silas Howard The star of the new indie film about two gender-ambigous friends and their lovers talks about coming up with the story, audience response, and what's she's doing next.
	JenRO Queer Latina rapper JenRO talks about getting ahead in the male-dominated hip-hop scene, her recent appearance on VH1, and the female R&B star she'd like to take on a romantic dinner.
	Miranda July The openly gay filmmaker talks about her award-winning new dramedy Me and You and Everyone We Know, now in limited theatrical release.
	Meredith Kadlec here!'s VP of Development talks to us about the series she's developing, what trends she's seeing in gay and lesbian movies, and why she thinks there are so few good lesbian scripts out there.
	Laurie R. King The Edgar Award-winning author of four mystery novels featuring lesbian SFPD homicide detective Kate Martinelli talks about writing, publishing, and her latest Martinelli novel.
	Lori Kaye Producer Lori Kaye (Joe Millionaire, The Ross Show) talks to us about her career and working in reality TV, why there are so few lesbians on reality shows, and how TV producing is really a form of performance art.
	Tian Kitchen The recently eliminated contestant on the CBS reality show talks about her experience on the show, her relationship with her teammate Jaree, and what she's doing now
	Michelle Krusiec The stars of Saving Face talk about their chemistry, their first kiss, and what they think about playing America's first big-screen Asian American lesbian couple.
	L.P. 25-year-old rocker L.P. talks about her craft, her fans, and Howard Stern.
	Nina LandeyThe actress who starred in Treading Water talks about being an out lesbian in Hollywood, her experiences making the film, her next project, and how she knows Ellen.
	Helen Lesnick The writer, director, producer, and star of the new romantic lesbian comedy A Family Affair talks about making and marketing the film.
	Iyari Limon The actress who plays Kennedy dishes on a variety of topics including auditioning for Buffy, working with Alyson Hannigan, meeting Amber Benson, her plans for the future, and how her parents are still trying to convince her to give up this acting gig and become a doctor or a lawyer.
	Jane Lynch The actress talks to us about her career, why she thinks comedy is more challenging than drama, the changes she sees in roles for women, and why there aren't more lesbian movies.
	Maria Maggenti The director of the 1995 indie hit The Incredibly True Adventures of 2 Girls in Love talks about that film, what she's been up to since then (including writing for CBS' Without a Trace), and the film she's currently making with bisexual themes.
	Katherine Moennig Actress Katherine Moennig talks here about her role in Showtime's upcoming lesbian ensemble series Earthlings, her experience working on the pilot, what she's up to now, and why she became an actress.
	Lesléa Newman The author of Heather Has Two Mommies and numerous other GLBT books talks about her the 1970s, sexuality in the suburbs, and her latest young adult novel, Jailbait.
	Alix Olson The poet and activist who has been featured on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam and was voted the 2004 OutMusician of the Year talks to us about performing, the politics of non-monogamy, and writing break-up poems.
	Julie Anne Peters The former systems engineer-turned-award-winning young adult novelist talks about her career, her writing process, and her brand-new book about a butch lesbian teen who falls for an evil straight girl.
	Ligy Pullappally An interview with the director of The Journey, a lesbian love story set in India.
	Angela Robinson The director of the upcoming film D.E.B.S. answers our questions about the film's lesbian storyline, as well as her overall experience making the film and writing for the new Showtime series The L Word.
	Erica Shaffer The actress who plays Christine in the new lesbian romantic comedy A Family Affair talks about the movie, why she prefers film over her other creative outlets, and how she became a speech therapist for transgendered people.
	Otep Shamaya The lead singer of Otep talks about being one of the only out lesbians in heavy metal, performing in Ozzfest, and getting a visit from the ghost of Jim Morrison.
	Stacy Smith The actress who plays baby-dyke Louise in the new Canadian film Marion Bridge talks about prepping for the role, what she has in common with Louise, and what she's working on now.
	Olga Sosnovska The actress who plays Lena on All My Children talks about her background, what she expected when she took the role, and what she thinks about the current and future storyline between her character and Bianca.
	Kinnie Starr The bisexual singer who describes her style as "head-nodding pop with a fresh sexy hop" talks to us about her music (which has been featured on The L Word), her Native American/Native Canadian roots, and her new album.
	Holland Taylor Prolific TV and film actress Holland Taylor, currently starring in the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men and the movie D.E.B.S., talks about her career, roles for women in Hollywood, and what she plans to do next.
	Michelle Tea The author talks about her inspirations, writing process, astrology and future plans.
	Guinevere Turner On the day of the release of The L Word on DVD, writer Guinevere Turner answers our questions about Season 1, drops some hints about Season 2 and gives us the latest on what she's up to.
	Suzanne Westenhoefer Comedian and actress Suzanne Westenhoefer talks about the benefits and challenges of being an out lesbian comedian, what went on behind the scenes at her recent appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman, and her role in the new movie A Family Affair.
	Michelle Wolff The openly gay star of Mango Kiss talks with us about playing straight, the need for more good lesbian movies, and the challenge of being typecast.
	Alice Wu Out director Alice Wu and actress Joan Chen talk about coming out, mothers and daughters, and lesbian potlucks.