The L Word’s Mia Kirshner is soon to join the ranks of the undead.
Kirshner, whose ill-fated Jenny provided much of the drama in the final season of the Showtime series, has signed on for a recurring role on The Vampire Diaries.
The actress will debut on the CW series on Jan. 21, E!’s Kristin Dos Santos reports. Kirshner was a last-minute casting addition in the role of Isobel, wife of Alaric, the hot teacher played by Matt Davis.
There’s a twist, though: E! says Isobel will appear only in flashbacks and that she may already be dead — killed at the hands …read more

OK, we all seem to agree that The L Word’s supposed cliffhanger ending actually fell off a cliff.
But we all kept watching.
The series finale logged 756,000 viewers. That’s the most eyeballs for a finale in The L Word’s six seasons and the third highest overall, according to Broadcasting & Cable (the only episodes to draw more viewers were The L Word’s first two installments in 2004).
We’ll have to wait and see if Ilene Chaiken’s women’s prison spinoff, The Farm, does as well when it debuts.

Photo: Paul Michaud/Showtime

We’ve drooled over their couture costume closet and scoured the web for the same outfits (that’s you, Jeni, Heather and Kimberly!). Now L Word fans can win some of the fabulous fashions from the show.
In honor of the series finale, CelebStyle is giving away four dresses characters wore on The L Word during its six seasons. There’s a Gucci stunner worn by Marlee Matlin, a strapless Dolce and Gabbana worn by Malaya Rivera Drew, a Paul Smith swing dress that Leisha Hailey wore and a sparkly Tory Burch number that made Pam Grier shine.
The contest runs through Sunday, March …read more

Ilene Chaiken, take a bow. The way The L Word wrapped last night was totally confounding and confusing, but the ladies looked as good as always.
What do you think, L Word fans? Am I wrong to have wanted an answer to what happened to Jenny (a loose balcony railing seems likely)? And to have seen Max’s pregnancy all the way to term? Should we have expected some resolution after six seasons of drama, drama, drama (and, of course, couture)? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Throughout its six seasons, the series has been lauded for its “groundbreaking” plotlines — taking on …read more

Season 6, episode 8: “Last Word”
Air date: Sunday, March 8, 2009 on Showtime
Wow, this season flew by! The L Word’s sixth and last season finale drops tomorrow night, as we find out just what happened to Jenny Schecter.

The ladies’ infidelities — physical and emotional — come to light.
Jenny, playing the reluctant wronged friend, shows Kit the tape of Bette with Kelly.
Alice confronts Tasha and Jamie about their relationship. They’ve not been physical, Jamie says, but she’s fallen in love with Tasha.
Later, Jenny’s body is discovered and the girls find themselves in the slammer with Sergeant Duffy.
The investigation into …read more

The L Word’s finale airs in just a few days and the cast was out in force Tuesday to celebrate. Entertainment Weekly hosted a red carpet farewell event for the show at Café La Bohème in West Hollywood.
The crowd included many of the show regulars, including Rose Rollins, Mia Kirshner, Daniela Sea, Kate Moenning, Laurel Holloman and Marlee Matlin. Californication’s Evan Handler also stopped by, along with L Word alums Eric Roberts and Janina Gavankar.
Creator IIene Chaiken said in its six seasons the show had an impact on the way same-sex relationships are viewed. “We have heard stories and gotten …read more

For those of you who didn’t know, the marvelous Cybill Shepherd turns 59 today. Here’s wishing happy birthday to the spunky actress whose chemistry with Bruce Willis on Moonlighting was unmatched (sources tell us they hated each other, but who could tell on screen?).
We love her as Phyllis on The L Word, too, and in all the other chicks with moxie roles she’s played over the years (check out her IMDb list — there are A LOT).
Along those lines, here are a few choice quotes from the birthday girl:

“I had the serendipity of modeling during a temporary interlude between Twiggy …read more

With this season its last, the Vancouver-based production team for The L Word is auctioning off all kinds of terrific stuff from the set.
Able Auctions is in charge of the sale, which includes gorgeous designer clothes and shoes, artwork,   furniture and tchotchkes.
According to the auction house, the sale includes: “lots of great upholstered furniture both contemporary and vintage. Carpets, plumbing, paving stones, desks, bookcases, household small, artwork over 300 pieces and other good stuff.”
Here’s a look at the gigantic art collection.

And just a sample of the other wares for sale:

A Le Corbusier style glass table from Bette and Tina’s dining …read more

Season 6, episode 4: “Leaving Los Angeles”
Air date: Sunday, February 8, 2009 on Showtime
Another hot episode of The L Word is on tap tonight. We’ll see Shane and Jenny’s relationship escalate, Max struggle with his pregnancy while Bette and Tina seek a birth mother for their own child.
In this first video teaser, Max, smarting over Jenny’s patronizing attitude, vents to Tom about his predicament. In the second, Bette has lunch with her old college friend, who might just have what she needs.

Daniela Sea, who plays Max on The L Word, is one of the many stars lending their voices to PETA’s latest campaign. Sea’s role as a transgendered person on the series is one way she promotes tolerance and social justice. Devoting herself to causes such as animal rights is another.
A longtime vegan, Sea says in the ad “Animals are not ours to torture and dominate. If I was to eat factory farmed meat or dairy products, I’d be taking part in the torturing and killing of animals. There’s just no way.”

Sea is in good company. Other stars who’ve signed on …read more