Katherine Moennig Quotes

A collection of quotes by Katherine Moennig.

Katherine Moennig is an American actress best known for her role as Shane McCutcheon on the television series "The L Word." She was born on December 29, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Moennig comes from a family with a strong background in performing arts, with her uncle being the renowned actress Blythe Danner and her cousin being the Academy Award-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow.

Moennig began her acting career in the late 1990s, appearing in a number of independent films and stage productions. Her breakthrough came in 2004 when she landed the role of Shane in "The L Word," a groundbreaking drama series about a group of lesbian and bisexual women living in Los Angeles. Her portrayal of the enigmatic and androgynous Shane earned her critical praise and a dedicated fan following.

After "The L Word," Moennig continued to work in both film and television, appearing in series like "Ray Donovan," "Dexter," and "The Lincoln Lawyer." She also returned to the stage, starring in productions such as "The Talls" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."

Known for her androgynous appearance and laid-back attitude, Moennig has been an influential figure in increasing visibility and representation of LGBTQ+ characters in the media. She is admired for her versatile acting skills and commitment to her craft, making her a respected and well-loved actress in the industry.

I liked the way my character, Shane, was first introduced. Y

I liked the way my character, Shane, was first introduced. You get introduced to her through this sexual action, and I thought that was so cool and just kind of summed up what she enjoys and who she is, to a certain extent. She's a complete sexual being and the great thing is that she doesn't apologize for it. It's just who she is. We rarely see women be able to do that on television.

Katherine Moennig


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My biggest challenge is trust, and really believing that trust, in letting things just happen personally and professionally and trust with myself. But I'm getting better at it.

Katherine Moennig

Trust