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For Jennifer Beals, her role in "The L Word" is not about playing a lesbian

When actor Jennifer Beals took on the role of Bette in the groundbreaking show "The L Word" back in 2004, she didn't anticipate the impact it would have at the time. Beals opens up about why she didn't dwell on her character's sexual orientation then...

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