So Gay for You: Friendship, Found Family, and the Show That Started It All
BOOK SUMMARY
In the early 2000s, Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey—both young artists trying to figure it all out—met at auditions for an unknown little TV show. Given that it was a show about lesbians living in Los Angeles, with the first ever ensemble cast of openly queer female characters, Kate and Leisha knew the project was going to be unlike anything else out there—that is, if it even got picked up.
Then, one million people watched the premiere. The show, which came to be called The L Word, turned into a trailblazing phenomenon. Its influence on pop culture, in the political arena, and in the lives of viewers has been lasting, impactful, even life-saving. And in addition to changing the course of television history, The L Word changed Kate and Leisha's lives forever. Suddenly, they were the faces of lesbian culture in a society still hostile to queerness. And one of them wasn't even out yet.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kate Moennig is a critically acclaimed actress and executive producer whose work spans film, television, and theater. She most recently reprised her iconic role as "Shane McCutcheon" in the The L Word: Generation Q on Showtime. Moennig has also starred in Showtime's Ray Donovan and in Freeform's Grown-ish.
Leisha Hailey is an actor, director, executive producer, musician, and podcaster. Hailey is best known for her beloved breakout character, "Alice Pieszecki," in the groundbreaking Showtime series The L Word and the reboot, The L Word: Generation Q. Leisha also co-founded the band THE MURMURS in the 1990's and the indie pop band UH HUH HER in 2007.
Together, they co-host the podcast "PANTS with Kate and Leisha."
PRAISE
"So Gay for You is more than a memoir; it's a comprehensive almanac of Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey. Take it from a die-hard fan, and friend, this intimate exploration of their lives blends candid anecdotes with reflections on their youth, queer identity, the impact of The L Word, and perhaps most importantly, their two decades of friendship. Must-read queer lit and a testament to the enduring legacy of The L Word and the culture-changing stars at its heart." — Tegan Quin, bestselling author of High School
"Such a fun read. It's like hanging out with your two best friends who also happen to be hilarious, insightful, full on lesbian icons." —Liz Feldman
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Hardcover with dust jacket 272 Pages Non-fiction 9.6 in H | 6.6 in W | 1 in T | 1.1 lb
