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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‘Gilmore Girls’: An On-Set Joke Got Melissa McCarthy In Trouble With 2 Tour Groups
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‘Gilmore Girls’: Alexis Bledel Dated All But 1 of the Actors Who Played Rory’s Boyfriends
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‘Gilmore Girls’ Cast Members Who Have Died Since the Series Ended
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‘Gilmore Girls’ Costumer Shuts Down Rumors That Milo Ventimiglia Mistreated Alexis Bledel on Set
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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

2 min read

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.'

Celebrity

‘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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Exclusives / TV

‘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

Exclusives / TV

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

All of the Times ‘Gilmore Girls’ Stars Reconnected in 2024

The stars of 'Gilmore Girls' have come reunited several times in the last few months. While a second revival isn't happening yet, the mini reunions are fun to see.

by Andrea Francese

Published on December 20, 2024

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Taron Egerton, who didn't want to go 'full on Tom Cruise' in 'Carry-On,' runs in a scene from the Netflix movie.

Movies

Taron Egerton Didn’t ‘Want to Go Full Tom Cruise’ in ‘Carry-On’

Taron Egerton stars in Netflix's new Christmas thriller/action movie, 'Carry-On.'

by Mandi Kerr

Jack standing in his bar in 'Virgin River' Season 6

‘Virgin River’ Season 6: Is [Spoiler] Dead?

A dramatic development in the 'Virgin River' Season 6 finale sets the stage for season 7.

by Megan Elliott

Gilmore Girls’: 3 Times Michel Gerard Showed He Really Cared

Michel Gerard is sarcastic and rude on 'Gilmore Girls' but the concierge at The Dragonfly Inn has moments where he shows just how much he cares.

by Mandi Kerr

‘Gilmore Girls’: Could Rory Gilmore Really Have Graduated From Yale on Time?

Rory Gilmore left Yale after her sophomore year, citing concerns that she didn’t know what she wanted to be after Mitchum Huntzberger criticized her. Rory floundered for six months before she finally decided to return to school. Rory was committed to completing school on time, but would it have been that easy to make up for all the time she lost?

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Things Lorelai Gilmore Should Have Known About Luke Danes but Just Didn’t

'Gilmore Girls' character, Lorelai Gilmore, spent most of her time at Luke's Diner. She had a deep friendship with Luke Danes and eventually a romance. Still, she didn't seem to know a whole lot about the man who eventually became her husband.

by Andrea Francese

Music / TV

‘Gilmore Girls’: 4 of the Show’s Best Music Moments

The music from 'Gilmore Girls' is largely made up of the "La La's" by Sam Phillips. However, the popular 2000s show has plenty of other memorable musical moments. There's everything from concerts and first dances to folk songs.

by Mandi Kerr

‘Gilmore Girls’: Lauren Graham Revealed the Heartbreaking Way She Learned the Show Was Canceled

'Gilmore Girls' ran from 2000 to 2007. Lauren Graham, who played Lorelai Gilmore, spent all seven seasons with the show. But she was completely caught off guard when she learned it was canceled.

by Julia Mullaney

‘Gilmore Girls’: 1 Supporting Actor Felt Like They Were Playing a ‘Cartoon Version’ of Themselves

Grant-Lee Phillips played a "cartoon version" of himself as the town troubadour on 'Gilmore Girls'. "“It might have to do with some other troubadour treading on my turf," he said in a 2020 interview with Variety.

by Mandi Kerr

‘Gilmore Girls’: Luke Danes’ Cell Phone Number Was Very Real

‘Gilmore Girls’ fans have been calling Luke Danes’ cell phone number for years. Those who called the number way back in 2004, when he first rattled the number off on-screen, were met with a prerecorded message by Scott Patterson. Instead of using a 555 prefix, the number routed callers to a charity.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’: Lauren Graham Made $50,000 an Episode Playing Lorelai Gilmore

Lauren Graham made $50,000 per episode playing Lorelai Gilmore during 'Gilmore Girls' Seasons 1 - 4. Totaling nearly 90 episodes, the actor earned upwards of $4 million.

by Mandi Kerr

‘Gilmore Girls’: Matt Czuchry Admitted There Is 1 Way That He and Logan Huntzberger Are Different

Matt Czuchry made ‘Gilmore Girls’ swoon for three seasons on the series. Later, he reprised his role as Logan Huntzberger in ‘Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life’. Logan might have been Czuchry’s breakout character, but he insists he doesn’t share one of Logan’s signature qualities.

by Andrea Francese

‘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

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