Ilene Chaiken

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Ilene Chaiken is the creator, writer and executive producer of the television series The L Word. Chaiken had previously written the screenplay "Barb Wire" (1996), and the television movies "Dirty Pictures" (2000), and "Damaged Care" (2002) before the success of The L Word raised her profile. She was also the coordinating producer for the "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" (1990) and the associate producer for "Satisfaction" (1988). Prior to writing and producing, she worked as an agent trainee for CAA, and as an executive for Aaron Spelling and Quincy Jones Entertainment.

She and Miggi Hood (an architect), have 2 children (twins): Tallulah and Augusta, who are 11 years old.