G3 Issue 86 July 08

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Jill Bennett
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Jill Bennett can be seen in:
Dante’s Cove Season 3 –
out 28 July and available to
pre-order at Amazon.co.uk
g3 How did you get into acting? 3Way – online at 3Waytv.tv
For me, it became a normal life. It’s been almost 12 We’re Getting Nowhere – online
years of being in the spotlight, so I guess I’m kinda at AfterEllen.com
used to it
g3 What does it take to be a successful,
independent woman today?
Jill Bennett in 60 seconds on…
I didn’t really start until high school. My first role
was a vampire – a male vampire. Big shock huh?
I played a man! But I was bitten by the bug and Tattoos… Desert Island Disc? Movie?Gal?
couldn’t seem to pull myself away. I originally I would have a million more if I weren’t an Disc: Fleetwood Mac – Rumors, film: Raising
auditioned because I saw a play and thought I could actress. The pain is part of the process, Arizona, girl: Tina Fey – because laughing is
do better. So my friends said go for it! and becomes quite enjoyable after the important if you’re stuck on a desert island.
first ten minutes. My favourite is my lion,
g3 How would you sell Dante’s Cove Season 3 to a which I don’t get to see very often You find yourself single – how
lesbian audience? because it’s on my back. does your personal ad read?
The main selling point is that you have three out Big ol’ dyke seeks the same. Must love cats,
actresses in a love triangle. We had a lot of fun. I Ever becoming Wonder Woman… have a sense of humor and not be too
think some of the chemistry spills out onscreen. I They damn well should. I have a feeling politically correct or preachy. Open to all
have to say, Jenny (Schimizu) and Michelle (Wolffe) they’re going younger though… types, especially ones that look like Rachel
are two of the sweetest women I’ve ever met. We Weisz, but no whiners please.
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had a blast playing together on and off screen. My mother said I never should…
Lick a stripper pole. What does gold star mean to you?
g3 When did you come out? Unspoiled lesbian perfection.
I came out as soon as I went to college. I knew at a The first girl I kissed…
very young age, but waited because I knew coming Confirmed to me that I was definitely Motorbike? Truck? Fancy car?
out in high school wouldn’t be a good idea – this was a lesbian. Love to ride on the back of motorcycles,
the 1990s in Indiana. I first said I was bi, but knew I and I love old school muscle cars.
had no intention of ever being with a guy. A couple Faking it is…
of months later, I came out to my family, and it For straight people. No excuses for that Beach? City? Desert? Mountains?
went pretty well, although my mom took a little in the lesbian community! Mountain girl. Love trees…
more time to get on board. Most parents will come
around eventually. If they don’t, they are not the kind Lesbians and babies… Best advice for a young girl coming
of people you need in your lives, blood ties or not. Far too common on TV and in the movies. out…
Do it now! Life is way too short to wait!
g3 How are you finding being an out actress in Women in uniforms… You’ll be so much happier in your truth.
Hollywood? Make me weak in the knees.
It is a fight to be out and work in mainstream. They There is nothing sexier…
take it into consideration, especially in television, When I’m drunk… Than a smart funny woman in a ‘wife
where their revenue is based on ad sales. I tend to get really friendly. beater’ [white vest top].
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