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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
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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

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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

‘I’m Alive, B****!’: Martha Stewart’s Nemesis Claps Back After False Death Claim

Martha Stewart discussed her trail and subsequent charges related to insider trading in 'Martha,' alleging a reporter who regularly covered the story was 'dead, thank goodness.,'

by Lucille Barilla

Published on November 11, 2024

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Martha Stewart at the Netflix 'Martha' documentary premiere

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Martha Stewart Can’t Stand How the ‘Martha’ Netflix Documentary Ends: ‘I Hate It’

Netflix's 'Martha' documentary began streaming on Oct. 30, 2024.

by Mandi Kerr

Hallmark Christmas Movies Are Now Streaming on Netflix

Ten Hallmark Christmas movies, including 'Haul Out the Holly' and 'A Heidelberg Holiday' are now streaming on Netflix.

by Megan Elliott

‘Gilmore Girls’: A College Counselor Revealed Inaccuracies in Rory’s College Storyline

Rory Gilmore was accepted to Harvard, Princeton, and Yale, meaning she had her pick of Ivy League options. Her frenemy, Paris Geller, was not accepted to Harvard, a school that ten generations of her family had attended. A college counselor sat down with podcasters Morgan and Rachelle of ‘Friday Night Dinner’ to discuss the unlikelihood of the storyline.

by Andrea Francese

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‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Times Lorelai Gilmore Lied Needlessly

Lorelai Gilmore was a great mom for all seven seasons of ‘Gilmore Girls.' That doesn’t mean she was a perfect person, though. Lorelai regularly advised her young daughter to lie, and there is a good reason for that. Lorelai lied needlessly, too. She lied to her parents, her partners, and her friends pretty often.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Times the Show Foreshadowed Major Storylines

‘Gilmore Girls’ was a story expertly told over the course of seven seasons and one revival. Fans who are deep in a rewatch may notice that showrunner Amy Sherman-Palladino foreshadowed some of the show’s most beloved and interesting storylines during her first and second seasons. Luke and Lorelai’s relationship, Rory’s college choice, and her future career were all hinted at during the show’s early run.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls: A Year in Life’: Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel Made Millions on the Netflix Revival

Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham both earned $3 million for reprising their roles as Rory and Lorelai Gilmore in Netflix's 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life'.

by Mandi Kerr

‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Times Rory Gilmore Made It Clear That Jess Mariano Wasn’t Her True Love

Rory Gilmore had three main love interests during 'Gilmore Girls' seven-season run. Dean Forrester was her first boyfriend, Jess Mariano was her high school sweetheart, and Logan Huntzberger was her most serious beau. Jess may have a lot of fans, but Rory proved Jess wasn't her true love more than once.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’: Milo Ventimiglia Revealed He Still Has a Special Sign for Dean on His Office Wall

Dean and Jess were enemies on 'Gilmore Girls' however, Milo Ventimiglia has a sign that shows where his true feelings are on the debate.

by Rachel Hunt

Music / TV

‘Gilmore Girls’: 5 Songs That Instantly Take Fans Back to Stars Hollow

The songs on 'Gilmore Girls' can transport fans right to Stars Hollow. Besides the "La La's" by Sam Phillips, the TV show featured music with lyrics sparingly.

by Mandi Kerr

‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Times Logan Huntzberger Was Nothing Like Christopher Hayden

Rory Gilmore’s father, Christopher Hayden, was immature, selfish, and rarely a good influence. ‘Gilmore Girls’ fans often argue that Logan Huntzberger was just like Christopher. Still, Rory’s college beau often showed up in ways that her father never would. You could say that Logan was the opposite of Christopher.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’: Kirk Gleason Revealed His Real Age

‘Gilmore Girls’ fans have spent years debating the true age of Kirk Gleason. Some believe he is the same age as Luke Danes. Others think he is substantially younger. After decades of debate, the answer was neatly tucked into a season 3 episode of the series. Kirk subtly revealed his age.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life 2’: 3 Characters Fans Want to See More of in a Second Revival

‘Gilmore Girls’ fans are still waiting to see if a second season of the Netflix revival will ever happen. In the meantime, they have plenty of ideas about storylines that Amy Sherman-Palladino should include. Fans want to see more from three characters who were largely glossed over in the first revival.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Ways Logan Huntzberger Was Just Like Richard Gilmore

Logan Huntzberger was Rory Gilmore's longest and most serious beau, but not all 'Gilmore Girls' fans are convinced that he was the one for her. They point to his similarities to Christopher Hayden as proof. Still, though, Logan was often just like Richard Gilmore, too.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’: Tanc Sade’s Role Was Custom Made for Him After He Auditioned for Another Part

‘Gilmore Girls’ fans are divided when it comes to the popularity of season 5 and season 6 of the series. Love them or hate them, the two seasons introduced some important characters, including Logan Huntzberger, Collin McCree, and Finn. Tanc Sade, the actor who played Finn, auditioned for an entirely different part.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Storylines the Show Dropped That Fans Still Want Answers to

What did Sookie and Jackson name their third baby? Why didn’t anyone know Kirk's age? What happened to Lane and Dave? The three dropped storylines have given Gilmore Girls fans trouble for decades. Will Amy Sherman-Palladino ever solve the mysteries? It doesn’t seem likely.

by Andrea Francese

3 Storylines ‘Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life 2’ Should Drop but Probably Won’t

'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life 2' isn't confirmed but there are storylines a potential sequel shouldn't have. What are they? Storylines that leave out beloved characters and ones that have been going on for years.

by Mandi Kerr

‘Gilmore Girls’: Logan Is a ‘Version of Someone’ Else in Rory’s Life, According to Alexis Bledel

Alexis Bledel once said she feels Logan Huntzberger is who Rory Gilmore "thinks her dad was like."

by Mandi Kerr

‘Gilmore Girls’: Milo Ventimiglia Tried to Have Jess Mariano Killed off

Milo Ventimiglia’s big break came when he was cast as Jess Mariano in ‘Gilmore Girls.’ The resident bad boy of Stars Hollow still has fans swooning, almost 15 years after the series went off the air. If Ventimiglia had it his way, fans would be mourning his death rather than shipping him with Rory Gilmore.

by Andrea Francese

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Lauren Graham Says the ‘Mighty Ducks’ Disney+ Series Is Like ‘Gilmore Girls’ In 1 Way

Lauren Graham compares 'The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers' to her classic series 'Gilmore Girls.' The similarities involve her relationship with Emilio Estevez's character.

by Fred Topel

‘Gilmore Girls’: The One Reason Luke and Lorelai’s Proposal Was Different From the Rest

In season 5 of 'Gilmore Girls, ' Lorelai Gilmore proposed to Luke Danes. Fans were elated, but some may have noticed the proposal was different from Lorelai's other almost marriages. There is a good reason. The Luke proposal was the only one that didn't attempt to solve a problem.

by Andrea Francese

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‘Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life’: The Real Reason Luke Danes and Lorelai Gilmore’s Wedding Wasn’t Shown

'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' gave fans the Luke and Lorelai wedding they had been waiting for. The understated affair wasn't what Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino intended, though. Budgetary constraints forced them to cut out a much more elaborate wedding scene.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life’: The 4 Principle Characters Who Could Make or Break a Second Revival

Amy Sherman-Palladino left fans with a cliffhanger at the end of 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life'. Five years later, a second season hasn't been announced. If a second revival were to happen, four key players would need to sign up. Are they all on board?

by Andrea Francese

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