TL;DR
- Pam Grier reveals she has three-day-long orgasms at 76.
- She discusses aging and intimacy on Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ podcast.
- Grier reflects on her younger years and relationships.
- Fans can rewatch ‘The L Word’ streaming on Amazon Prime.
- The show was groundbreaking for its portrayal of queer women.
In a jaw-dropping revelation, legendary actress Pam Grier, known for her iconic role in Jackie Brown and her unforgettable character Kit Porter in The L Word, has opened up about her sex life at the ripe age of 76. Yes, you heard that right! During a candid chat with Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the Wiser Than Me podcast, Grier shared that she sometimes experiences orgasms that last a staggering three days. Talk about a wild ride!
“I think I might be 77 this year. I might be. I don’t know, nor do I care. If I wake up breathing I’m going to have a good day,” Grier quipped, setting the tone for a conversation that was as enlightening as it was entertaining. When Louis-Dreyfus asked if she felt young, Grier confidently replied, “Well, yes, I do. Because when you’re young, you can have three, four, five orgasms in an hour. But when you get my age, you have one orgasm. It’ll last three days.” Can we get an amen for that kind of confidence?
Louis-Dreyfus, ever the comedian, couldn’t resist adding, “When you turn 90, your orgasms might last a whole week!” To which Grier laughed and responded, “If I could have had that when I was younger, I would have had a better life and better boyfriends, okay?” Now that’s a queen who knows what she wants!
For fans of Grier and the groundbreaking series The L Word, there’s good news! The show, which originally aired over 20 years ago, is back in the spotlight as it becomes available for streaming again. Amazon Prime customers in the UK can now dive back into the early 2000s LA lesbian scene, where Grier’s character was a pivotal part of the narrative. The series explored the lives, loves, and dramas of a diverse group of lesbian and bisexual women, offering a progressive portrayal that was ahead of its time.
From the charming yet reckless Shane (Katherine Moennig) to the closeted tennis star Dana (Erin Daniels), and the iconic couple Bette (Jennifer Beals) and Tina (Laurel Holloman) trying to start a family, The L Word provided a platform for stories that resonated deeply within the LGBTQ+ community.
So, whether you’re reminiscing about the past or curious about Grier’s fabulous revelations on aging and intimacy, one thing is clear: Pam Grier is living her best life, and we’re all here for it! Let’s raise a glass to the queens who redefine what it means to age gracefully and passionately. Cheers to that!