the real l word season 1 episode 6 full episode

Helena is first introduced in the series as the new director of the Peabody Foundation, when her mother Peggy decides to retire.

Unbeknownst to Bette, Helena has grown resentful of her even though the two of them have never met. Peggy's admiration for Bette Porter, whom she sees as the daughter Helena could never be, has left Helena feeling inadequate. Helena rarely saw her mother growing up, a fact which she remains bitter about as an adult. It was after Peggy's retirement and Helena's appointment as the new director of the Peabody Foundation that she later moved to Los Angeles. Helena had a few sex-related legal problems, and every time her mother came to her rescue. Prior to Helena's introduction in The L Word, Helena and Winnie have broken up and are in a custody battle over their children, both of whom split their time between their two mothers. The couple later adopted a Chinese girl named Jun Ying. Helena was in a relationship with Winnie Mann for years, and Winnie is the birth mother of their son Wilson. Helena was born in England around 1974 and had primarily and presumably been living in England, hence her British accent, and later, New York. Peggy was briefly married to Helena's father, a penniless British aristocrat, in England after her fleeing a brief same-sex relationship in early 1970s. Helena is the only child and sole beneficiary of Peggy Peabody, the billionaire heiress of United Steel. Helena initially struggles to fend for herself in the real world, but comes to enjoy being self-reliant and making her own way in life. After Helena's altruism is exploited by con artists such as Dylan Moreland and Gabriel McCutcheon, Peggy cuts her daughter off financially to teach her a lesson. īecause of her sheltered upbringing, Helena is incredibly naive and generous with money, which often gets her into trouble. Helena proves herself to be a loyal and kind-hearted friend, forming genuine friendships for the first time in her life, particularly with Alice Pieszecki. She eventually humbles herself and comes to truly care for Bette's friend group. Jealous of her mother's fondness for Bette Porter, Helena initially positions herself as a romantic and professional foil in Bette's life. Helena is the daughter and sole beneficiary of billionaire heiress Peggy Peabody. She is portrayed by Rachel Shelley and debuts in ' Lynch Pin'.

Helena Peabody is a main character in seasons two through six of The L Word. – Peggy to Helena, ' Left Hand of the Goddess' You need to know that people love you even if you are penniless. You're such a wonderful girl, such a beautiful girl, with such a surprisingly kind heart.

The real l word season 1 episode 6 full episode