Welcome to AfterEllen.com!

Enter your AfterEllen.com username.
Enter the password that accompanies your username.
News, Reviews & Commentary on Lesbian and Bisexual women in Entertainment and the Media

Mandy Musgrave cast in lesbian role on "90210"

In a Tweet that no doubt lifted the spirits of dejected South of Nowhere fans everywhere, actress Mandy Musgrave announced this weekend that she's been cast as a lesbian on the CW series 90210.

 

Musgrave will guest star as, Alex, the ex-girlfriend of Gia (played by Rumer Willis) who wants to rekindle their old flame.

Mandy Musgrave

There's no word yet on exactly when Musgrave's episode will air or if her role might recur (or how Alex and Gia's names can best be combined ala "Spashley") but we did check in with the actress to get her thoughts on her new role.

Musgrave told AfterEllen.com:

I am a little nervous, it's always strange going on another set that isn't "yours"  you can feel really out of place. But they have the same hairdresser who worked on South of Nowhere, so I'm happy to work with him again.

And I'm so excited that I can play a lesbian again! I had so much fun on South of Nowhere stepping out of myself for such a role. Whenever you have to do that, it makes work more challenging. And if you don't have a challenge, then what are you "working" for? Plus, by playing a lesbian once again, I hope I will make the SON fans happy.

The CW series has given us a few queer morsels since its premiere in 2008, including Lauren London's bisexual cheerleader Christina:

Lauren London

Rumer Willis as "punky" lesbian Gia:

Rumer Willis

and lesbian DJ Samantha Ronson guest starring as, well, a DJ on the show:

Samantha Ronson

Ronson's episode will air on November 3 and also happens to feature an appearance by Sara Foster, who played Amy in everyone's favorite teen lesbian spy movie, D.E.B.S..

Sara Foster

You might also remember that fellow SON alum Maeve Quinlan has had a recurring role on 90210 as former actress and resident hot mess Constance Tate-Duncan.

Maeve Quinlan

So now all we need is for Gabrielle Christian (aka Spencer) to enter the mix as Alex's ex, and the SON circle of life will be complete!

Gabrielle Christian and Mandy Musgrave in South of Nowhere

Will you tune into 90210 to see Mandy Musgrave?

Penny Winterr's picture

I don't watch the show, but...

my curiosity has been picqued!  I might tune in...normally these CW shows bore the bejeezus outta me.  I miss seeing Mandy and Gabby (and Maeve).
phoenixreborn's picture

Great, now I'm going to have

Great, now I'm going to have to watch 90210.
Aya's picture

They must have a pretty

They must have a pretty influential lesbian working on that show.
Lowell's picture

my thoughts exactly

...
mohito's picture

A lesbian?

As far as I know DJ Samantha Ronson has never came out publicly stating that she's a "lesbian" so maybe it shouldn't be stated as a certain fact.

I'm very aware of the fact that she doesn't exactly look like a straight girl and that she has dated (still does?) Lindsay Lohan but still.. 

 

 

Sunee's picture

oh great i kinda stopped

oh great i kinda stopped watching cause it got boring but i guess i'll start again. I definitely miss seeing our ashley and spencer but i'm glad mandy is happy with the role. let's see how this all will play out. i'm still mad from watching the one ep relationship start and end last week on flashforward. this should make it all better.
sarah's picture

love mandy so il give it ago

love mandy so il give it ago i remember 90210 the first time round and found this 1 a little hard to get into but, there seems to be better developments in the storylines now it is getting more established and i love rumer willis. V talented

good looks catch the eye, good personality catches the heart

Stephanie's picture

what?!?!

So I'm not going to lie, I'm pretty excited to see this.. For some reason or another (Jessica Stroup's hottness) I started watching 90210 in its first season... I was really sceptical, but I like the show a lot :)

and when AE.com said there was going to be a lesbian character on the show I got excited, but in the few episodes that Rumor has been in, they've never even hinted at the fact that she was a lesbian.. ?

Oh well, I'm super excited to see Mandy on TV again... I missed her!! I have no clue how 90210 is going to play out the ex-relationship/rekindling, but I suppose we'll see...

Alicia's picture

haha jessica stroup is

haha jessica stroup is enough of a reason to watch 90210!

but it stopped airing in australia so i haven't been able to watch beyond the first 10 episodes of season 1.

rumer was really cute on ellen a few months back - she seemed excited about playing a lesbian...

Sunny's picture

well

I don't watch 90210, but I guess I have to for Mandy :D
SoCalchik's picture

yeah

omg. im so excited. im gonna have to catch up n my 90210's

 

http://deepinsidetopics.blogspot.com/

Maggie May's picture

yes!

i wondered what happened to mandy musgrave.  so glad she'll be on 90210 even for a few minutes!  i've tried to convince my friends that it's a decent show for months, but they just make fun of me.

but for real, great music, realllly attractive cast, decent acting...what's not to like?

smartie's picture

rumble

I would sooo lurve it if maeve and mandy had a rumble, oh dem good ol days!
crazylady46's picture

I rather see Gaby on my TV

I rather see Gaby on my TV than Mandy unless Mandy is with Gaby. Yea get Gaby on there too as Alex's ex and get all kinds of drama going on it will be better than what is on there now 

....I will be happy to get out of this little incestuous hotbed of lesbian interfuckingconnectingness... Bette to Kit

FashionVixen's picture

I have stayed away from The

I have stayed away from The CW since they decided to cut the good shows...but I LOVE South of Nowhere...and Mandy Musgrave...so I wil tune in...just to see her again...

FashionViXen

crazylady46's picture

I rather see Gaby on my TV

I rather see Gaby on my TV than Mandy unless Mandy is with Gaby. Yea get Gaby on there too as Alex's ex and get all kinds of drama going on it will be better than what is on there now 

....I will be happy to get out of this little incestuous hotbed of lesbian interfuckingconnectingness... Bette to Kit

Harley's picture

Love it is

Love SON and 90210, and I think that is a great idea.  Mandy Musgrave is a great actress,  and I think that Rumor Wilis is amazing.  So that is a amazing idea.  I really am happy for that, cant wait for the episode =]
Anonymous's picture

Mandy rocks!

I still don't know why I haven't seen any episode of 90210..I'll start asap now!

"how Alex and Gia's names can best be combined ala "Spashley" "  ...now that's something I really would like to know too!!

maggieyeahis's picture

I stopped watching

this show towards the end of last season. If Mandy is on there I may have to watch it again.

"Come On Then Get These Good Done Debbies"

Justlikeadream's picture

I don't watch it but

I will when Mandy is on
akiraj's picture

It's called YouTube

Nothing will make me tune in to 90210 because it's on the CW. But I will watch clips Mandy being a hot lesbian again on YouTube.

BTW that last picture is HAWT! (right click save!)

-------
"You can not pray away the gay!"--- Callie Torres

drummerdeeds's picture

I Concur

The show seems really lame, but I love love love Mandy Musgrave. One of the reasons (apart from Marissa and Alex on the OC) why I knew I was queer. YouTube all the way.

 

"Will you go 2 the stupid prom w/ me?"

Angela's picture

Mandy Musgrave on 90210!

OMG best news ive read! cant believe shes playing gay again i watch the show so of course im tuning in!
Lil Bit's picture

Not so much

If it were Gabrielle Christian, I'd be willing to lower my IQ points to watch the CW. Should it show up on youTube, why not.
The Elf's picture

How about Alexia or Gilex?

How about Alexia or Gilex?

Yeah where did 90210 go in AUS? How much have we missed? How far are w through season 2?

roni1133's picture

Maria Maggenti and 90210

Maria Maggenti, who wrote and directed The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love, is one of the producers of the show.

I think this show is awful, but I've been recording it (and so far fast forwarding through the whole show) for the lesbian stuff that apparently hasn't happened yet.  I'm really glad that Mandy will be on it playing another lesbian.

Also, Jennie Garth is hot. 

Aya's picture

That might explain it.

That might explain it.
marissa's picture

OMG!!!!

OMG!!!! i cant wait for this episode(s)

i love mandy--if only gabby would b ther too

regardless i like 90210 and i love how sara foster is on ther every time she comes on i think of debs!!  its awkward cuz my mom doesnt no i like girls and i alwyas have a dumb grin on my face

cant wait

Alex's picture

Yay!

So glad to see the SON cast again. I wasn't interested in watching 90210, now I have to start. Can't wait! :D

~Alex~ 

mexicocaneffinwait's picture

MP Crossover?

If only "Alex" ran into bisexual Ella from the new Melrose... now that would be a spunky duo worth watching.
Nancylee's picture

Good for you, Mandy!

So proud of you, baby.  For being willing to be gay for pay again -- even though your "fans" at times have been hard on you because you weren't actually gay.

You are an amazing talent, and they are lucky to have you...  And so is Rumor!

Your SON family will be watching.

Nancylee xo

(aka Mamacita)

Do what you love, with those you love.

http://www.3waytv.tv/

http://www.inthelandofcocktails.com/

26098024387270's picture

Please don't make me watch 90210!

Damn you, Mandy!  Why!  Fine.  I'll watch. XD 

__________

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain."

paramour's picture

Ah-oh..

I missed you u Mandy!! Ah-oh... gonna watch it for your sake!

anne.rockz

'' Whatever people considers to be normal, it never is --- Ashley Davies (SON) ''

luv girlz a lot's picture

well, i guess i'll start

well,

i guess i'll start to watch 90210.

Lyriical's picture

OH Great

I have never been interested in watching that show. I Watch the original when it comes on sometimes but this new one = Epic Fail. even while i was reading this i was saying that i don't care, i'm not watching it. i may have to got with the youtube idea but then again i want to give Mandy the veiws she rightly deserves even if the show itself doesn't. i'll have to think about this...

but wherever i decide to watch it i will totally be watching mady as A Lezzy Again. She's a great actress and i think she's even better when she's kissing girls.

i wouldn't want Gabby on the show though...i deff want to see Gabby on my TV as a lesbian but, having both of them on the same show, as lesbians, will seem way to cliche and i'll find myself comparing the show to SON.

Keri's picture

90210 Just Boosted Their Ratings

Thanks to Mandy Musgrave, The show will now have more viewers, well us lovers of SON viewers for sure! Me included!

I shall call on u thru a letter..to court u my dear..'s picture

second that notion keri..

holy fack i stopped watchin this show last season because it just got retarded and i hated the majority of the cast..but now that i know mandy and sam or gonna be on..goddamn i am goini to start watchin the stop again when they go off hahah...i am doin a freaakin happy ellen dance because thats how i dance hahaha..omg..fan girl scream..takes breath..okay done..so keep me poster karmen.. 

 

"what do u get with two cheaters date each other?"

ans: the only conclusion i have come to is one of them will screw the other over..

"bloody hell women"

www.myspace.com/mr.fish89

Court's picture

I don't really watch 90210 but now i have to haha

I will most def. start watchin this show since mandy is on it i have to totally agree if gabby comes one this so i will watch this so for a while haha
leighxt's picture

i'll see this

now i get to reincarnate my very VERY miserable son ass! rise! rise again!
poprocks's picture

How come all the lesbians on

How come all the lesbians on t.v. are named Alex?

 

Exhibit A: The sexy O.C. seductress/my baby daddy, Alex Kelly.

Exhibit B: Alex, the bully that fell into the wicked grasps of Page from Degrassi.

 and Exhibit C: Okay I really dont have a C. 

Fail.

I dont know. I guess not everyone who's ever played a bi/lesbian character on t.v. was named Alex. But it's still strange to me though. Whatever, hot name. Glad Mandy's upto the challenge. 

MrsMusgraveTNG's picture

I don't watch 90210...

BUT I WILL FOR MANDY!!! <3

 totally. man, just her eps.

shar's picture

i've watched this show a few times...

it was well... lame.

buuuut i will definitely watch it again cause of mandy, oh how i miss me some mandy musgrave!!! i am so excited!!!

hunter3221's picture

Oh dear.

I've never watched 90210 and I always said I never would...

but Rumer Willis + Mandy Musgrave = OH MY GOD! SO HOT!

I am sooooo watching now.

Doreen's picture

Alexia?

Well, Mandy sure isn't one actress I'd mind being typecast as a Lezzie;-)

I wouldn't wish typecasting on anyone..but hey..if it helps pay the bills..^^

cyheureuse's picture

wait a minute..

does that mean no Milby on Girltrash? Aren't they filming also?
lauren's picture

Sad excuse for a show, but a

Sad excuse for a show, but a great excuse to watch it.

Yay for typecasting!

carrie's picture

omg

omgomg so greatove it

haha im already obssed with 90210.  but this is great. i love mandy

Annie's picture

OMG

OMG OMG OMG.. this made my day =) I'll def be watching!

literalmetaphor's picture

90210

I had no idea Rumer Willis and Lauren London were playing gay/bi roles on this show.  I'll maybe make an effort to watch and by watch I mean skim abbreviated clips of the show on Youtube.  I'm sure we'll see Mandy's character conveniently pop up during November sweeps. 

peng's picture

great。。。。。

great。。。。。