Gilmore Girls Showbiz Cheat Sheet

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Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore and Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore in 'Gilmore Girls' Season 3 | Mitchell Haddad/CBS Photo Archive via Getty Images
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Gilmore Girls is a drama series from the WB by creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. The series follows Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother-daughter duo with a best-friend relationship, as they navigate love, family, and growing up. The series stars Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore and Emmy Award-Winning actor Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore. The series ran for seven seasons from 2000- 2007. In 2016, Netflix revived the series for the four-part mini-series, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.
Premiere: Oct. 5, 2000 Seasons: 7 TV Genres: Drama Where to Watch: Netflix Main Cast: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Edward Herrmann, Kelly Bishop, Keiko Agena, Scott Patterson, Liza Weil, Milo Ventimiglia, and Matt Czuchry. Revival: Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
Learn more about Gilmore Girls from Warner Bros and Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life from Netflix.
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Milo Ventimiglia

‘The Company You Keep’ Cast Calls Milo Ventimiglia the ‘F***ing Mayor’

As the executive producer and star of 'The Company You Keep' on ABC, Milo Ventimiglia's opinion carries a lot of weight on the set of the show.

by Sarah Little

Published on March 12, 2023

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Milo Ventimiglia as Charlie sitting at a restaurant dinner table in The Company You Keep

‘The Company You Keep’: Milo Ventimiglia Is Ready for Some ‘Sexiness’ After ‘This Is Us’

Milo Ventimiglia went from playing beloved family man Jack Pearson in 'This Is Us' to con artist Charlie Nicoletti in 'The Company You Keep.' Here's why he was ready for the change.

by Elise Nelson

Jon Huertas and Milo Ventimiglia on the set of NBC's 'This Is Us.'

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‘This Is Us’ Stars Milo Ventimiglia and Jon Huertas Reunite for New ABC Series

Former 'This Is Us' best pals Milo Ventimiglia and Jon Huertas will team up once again for several episodes of Milo's new ABC series, 'The Company You Keep.'

by Lucille Barilla

Amy Sherman-Palladino Blames ‘Rings of Power’ for the Cancelation of ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’

Amy Sherman-Palladino wrapped up 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' and is moving on to her next project, but she wasn't exactly ready to move on.

by Andrea Francese

Published on May 28, 2023

2 min read

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‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Actor Reveals He Was Asked ‘Oh Yeah, Can You Ice Skate’? [Exclusive]

'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' star Austin Basis revealed that the ice skating scene was the first scene they shot for season 5.

by Gina Ragusa

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Marin Hinkle Loved Rose Weissman’s Joie De Vivre in ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ – ‘Even if I Only Dress in Sweatpants Again’

Marin Hinkle said playing Rose Weissman on 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' gave her a fresh perspective on how she sees the world.

by Gina Ragusa

New Seasons of ‘Bridgerton,’ ‘The Lincoln Lawyer,’ and More Not Coming to Netflix in 2025

Big things are coming to Netflix in 2025 -- including the final season of 'Stranger Things -- but some fan-favorite shows won't release new episodes this year.

by Megan Elliott

Published on January 31, 2025

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Noah Centineo poses on the red carpet in front of a step-and-repeat featuring 'The Recruit'

‘The Recruit’ Star Noah Centineo Got the Most CIA Answers Ever Talking to Real Agency Lawyers and Analysts

Noah Centineo, the star of Netflix's 'The Recruit,' has met with real CIA staffers multiple times during the course of the show.

by Mandi Kerr

Noah Centineo, who got standard CIA responses from real agents, and Maddie Hasson in 'The Recruit' Season 2

‘The Recruit’ Star Noah Centineo Says Season 3 ‘Isn’t Promised’

'The Recruit' Season 3 isn't a done deal, according to star Noah Centineo.

by Mandi Kerr

‘Gilmore Girls’: The Worst Advice Lane Kim Ever Gave

Lane Kim had a lot of good moments. She also gave out some good advice. Every so often, she offered her friends less-than-ideal words of wisdom. Lane didn't tell Rory her affair with Dean was wrong. She didn't say anything about her dropping out of school, and she advised Kyon to defy Mrs. Kim.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’: The Worst Episode of Season 1, According to IMDb

'Gilmore Girls' had some undeniably great episodes, but not all of them were successful. Here's the worst episode of season 1, according to fan ratings on IMDb.

by Elise Nelson

‘Gilmore Girls’: Matt Czuchry Likes How the Series Ended

'Gilmore Girls' star Matt Czuchry didn't have the most heartwarming storyline during the series finale. In the show's final moments, Rory turned down Logan's proposal. Czuchry insists it's totally cool and in line with the show's vibe, even though Team Logan fans are still a bit heartbroken over it.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’: Each of Rory’s Boyfriends Had at Least 1 Redeeming Quality

Rory Gilmore wasn't a divisive character back in 2007, but today, after several rewatches, 'Gilmore Girls' fans debate everything about her, including her love interests. Rory's three main boyfriends, Dean Forrester, Jess Mariano, and Logan Huntzberger, each have fans. Each of the men has at least one quality that makes them a good fit for Rory.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’ Star Scott Patterson Once Auditioned for ‘Modern Family’ Dad Phil Dunphy

Scott Patterson as a 'Modern Family' dad? That was almost the case, according to the 'Gilmore Girls' star.

by Elise Nelson

‘Gilmore Girls’: Keiko Agena Reveals What She Disliked Most About Her Character Lane Kim

'Gilmore Girls' star Keiko Agena loved her character, Lane Kim, but there was something about her story that the actor didn't like.

by Elise Nelson

‘Gilmore Girls’: Chad Michael Murray Reveals His ‘Favorite Things’ About Playing Tristan Dugray

Chad Michael Murray counts the 'Gilmore Girls' scenes where he and Jared Padalecki "absolutely despise each other" as his "favorite" part of playing Tristan Dugray.

by Mandi Kerr

‘Gilmore Girls’: Chad Michael Murray Was Surprised by Fans’ Response to His Character

'Gilmore Girls' alum Chad Michael Murray thought his character was a 'jerk,' so he was surprised fans had such positive reactions to Tristan.

by Amanda Mullen

‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Negative Traits That Lorelai and Emily Gilmore Have in Common

'Gilmore Girls' might have been all about Lorelai Gilmore and Rory Gilmore, but Lorelai's relationship with her own mother was equally important. While Lorelai long suggested she and her mother couldn't get along because they were too different, they had several negative traits in common.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’: Do You Remember Some of Emily Gilmore’s Funniest Lines?

Emily Gilmore's sarcastic nature, witty statements, and unique outlook on life made 'Gilmore Girls' what it was. Fans largely agree that the character was so great because she was happy to speak her mind. During the show's seven-season run, Emily lambasted Lorelai, told off Shira Huntzberger, and threatened to serve cheese out of her dead mother-in-law's coffin.

by Andrea Francese

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‘Gilmore Girls’: Why Alexis Bledel Doesn’t Have ‘More of a Friendship’ With Keiko Agena

Keiko Agena, who played Lane Kim on 'Gilmore Girls' explains why she isn't closer to Alexis Bledel, who played Rory Gilmore.

by Nicole Weaver

‘Gilmore Girls’: The 1 Storyline Many Fans Think Was ‘Off-Brand’ for the Series

'Gilmore Girls' has a particularly strong and dedicated fan base. Fans of the series engage in regular rewatches and are quick to catch on when things feel different. A season 3 episode feels particularly off-brand to many fans.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’: Did You Ever Notice That Chris, Jess, and Max All Have Something in Common?

Max Medina, Christopher Hayden, and Jess Mariano all left Connecticut in search of other things. Max was looking to mend a broken heart, Chris was looking for success, and Jess was looking to connect with his roots. However, all three men eventually returned to Connecticut, where the Gilmore girls still had their hearts.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’ Dialogue Coach George Bell Reveals Which Cast Members ‘Needed Help’ Reciting Lines

'Gilmore Girls' dialogue coach George Bell discussed working with the cast during Scott Patterson's 'I Am All In' podcast.

by Elise Nelson

‘Gilmore Girls’: The Best Opening Scenes of the Series, According to Reddit

Some of the most hilarious 'Gilmore Girls' moments came before the show's opening credits. Which cold opens did fans think were the best?

by Elise Nelson

‘Gilmore Girls’: What Really Led to Lorelai and Christopher’s Divorce?

Christopher Hayden and Lorelai Gilmore never quite clicked. They may have been high school sweethearts, and they may have shared a child, but they were never meant to be together long-term. Still, fans can't put their finger on exactly why their union didn't work. We have three reasons.

by Andrea Francese

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‘Gilmore Girls’: An On-Set Joke Got Melissa McCarthy In Trouble With 2 Tour Groups

‘Gilmore Girls’: Alexis Bledel Dated All But 1 of the Actors Who Played Rory’s Boyfriends

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‘Gilmore Girls’ Costumer Shuts Down Rumors That Milo Ventimiglia Mistreated Alexis Bledel on Set

‘Gilmore Girls’: A Definitive Guide to Luke Danes and Lorelai Gilmore’s Relationship

‘The Company You Keep’ Cast Calls Milo Ventimiglia the ‘F***ing Mayor’

‘The Company You Keep’: Milo Ventimiglia Is Ready for Some ‘Sexiness’ After ‘This Is Us’

‘This Is Us’ Stars Milo Ventimiglia and Jon Huertas Reunite for New ABC Series

Amy Sherman-Palladino Blames ‘Rings of Power’ for the Cancelation of ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’

‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Actor Reveals He Was Asked ‘Oh Yeah, Can You Ice Skate’? [Exclusive]

Marin Hinkle Loved Rose Weissman’s Joie De Vivre in ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ – ‘Even if I Only Dress in Sweatpants Again’

New Seasons of ‘Bridgerton,’ ‘The Lincoln Lawyer,’ and More Not Coming to Netflix in 2025

‘The Recruit’ Star Noah Centineo Got the Most CIA Answers Ever Talking to Real Agency Lawyers and Analysts

‘The Recruit’ Star Noah Centineo Says Season 3 ‘Isn’t Promised’

‘Gilmore Girls’: The Worst Advice Lane Kim Ever Gave

‘Gilmore Girls’: The Worst Episode of Season 1, According to IMDb

‘Gilmore Girls’: Matt Czuchry Likes How the Series Ended

‘Gilmore Girls’: Each of Rory’s Boyfriends Had at Least 1 Redeeming Quality

‘Gilmore Girls’ Star Scott Patterson Once Auditioned for ‘Modern Family’ Dad Phil Dunphy

‘Gilmore Girls’: Keiko Agena Reveals What She Disliked Most About Her Character Lane Kim

‘Gilmore Girls’: Chad Michael Murray Reveals His ‘Favorite Things’ About Playing Tristan Dugray

‘Gilmore Girls’: Chad Michael Murray Was Surprised by Fans’ Response to His Character

‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Negative Traits That Lorelai and Emily Gilmore Have in Common

‘Gilmore Girls’: Do You Remember Some of Emily Gilmore’s Funniest Lines?

‘Gilmore Girls’: Why Alexis Bledel Doesn’t Have ‘More of a Friendship’ With Keiko Agena

‘Gilmore Girls’: The 1 Storyline Many Fans Think Was ‘Off-Brand’ for the Series

‘Gilmore Girls’: Did You Ever Notice That Chris, Jess, and Max All Have Something in Common?

‘Gilmore Girls’ Dialogue Coach George Bell Reveals Which Cast Members ‘Needed Help’ Reciting Lines

‘Gilmore Girls’: The Best Opening Scenes of the Series, According to Reddit

‘Gilmore Girls’: What Really Led to Lorelai and Christopher’s Divorce?

‘Gilmore Girls’: Scott Patterson Sides With Emily Gilmore on ‘Rory’s Birthday Parties’

‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Rare Moments When Emily Gilmore Was Kind and Sympathetic

‘Gilmore Girls’: Scott Patterson Reveals the Real Reason Why Luke Is so Grumpy

‘Gilmore Girls’: Emily Gilmore’s 3 Rudest Lines