7,923 Followers, 116 Following, 145 Posts - Rachel Shelley (@reallyrachelshelley) on Instagram: "Actor, broadcaster, podcaster, writer… . Rep: DENTON BRIERLEY http://dentonbrierley.com/contact" Rachel Shelley is a British actress born in 1969. She has appeared in movies such as Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India and Blank, and TV shows such as The L Word and Deep State. Best known for her character Helena Peabody in the popular television series The L Word, Rachel Shelley is an English actress and model who predominantly works in the television industry. The L Word (2005-09) is the longest TV series of her career. She joined the series in its second season and has featured in 54 episodes. Her other notable role was Elizabeth Russell in the Oscar-nominated Bollywood film Lagaan. After graduating in English and Drama from the University of Sheffield, she ... Rachel Shelley is a versatile and accomplished actress, audio producer, and model from England. She is known for her roles in The L Word, Lagaan, and Kohrra, a Netflix series set in India.