Slim and striking,
Jennifer Beals proves that she is worthy of lingering in the limelight with her invigorating presence. This former teen model beautifully bloomed into a dramatic actress highly capable of challenging character roles. This natural brunette has a very amiable personality that matches her gorgeous exterior. Her part African-American and Irish roots positively works for the establishment of her distinct presence in the entertainment business. Clever and highly talented, she puts in her utmost effort in acting which positively results to artistic credibility. At present, she stars on the lesbian-themed drama
The L Word.
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Jennifer Beals is so gorgeous and such a great actress!
Guest said:
I see the Beals freaks posting here as well. She is an overrated hack. Don't let these dyke fanatics get ...
DEB said:
BETTE IS BEAUTIFUL AND REALLY REPRESENTS LESBIANS WELL I LOVE YOU
Born on December 19, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, Jennifer Beals attended Francis W. Parker School and graduated from Yale University where she studied American Literature. As an actress, she appeared in the film
Flashdance. Her experience in acting spans over 50 movies, which included
The Grudge 2, Runaway Jury, The Feasts of All Saints, Troubled Waters, and
The Last Days of Disco, as well as several television shows like
My Name is Sarah, A House Divided, and
Without Malice.
Beals plays Bette Porter on the television show The L Word. She depicts a character that is a lesbian, who is wealthy, Ivy League-educated and is of mixed race heritage. She is faced with a lot of family issues, struggling with her father’s acceptance of her being a lesbian. As one of the main characters of the show, she gets to be the center of attention. Her inclusion on the controversial series allows her to intensify her acting credits and prolong her exposure to the television loop.
-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
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