The actress who played lesbian in Nina's Heavenly Delights and bisexual in Mistresses talks about keeping in touch with Anna Torv and what gay women will like about her new show.
The actress discusses her new show, why she thinks Ilene Chaiken didn't renew her contract on The L Word and how her Fairly Legal character would mediate Sharmen's relationship.
Highlights from the discussion on TV comedy and the growth of female roles. Also, Alyson on any upcoming lesbian themes on How I Met Your Mother and the Buffy film.
The actress weighs in on the rumors swirling around her relationship with Lea Michele and shares her thoughts on everyone’s favorite gay sharks, Brittany and Santana.
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