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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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‘Gilmore Girls’: An On-Set Joke Got Melissa McCarthy In Trouble With 2 Tour Groups
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‘Gilmore Girls’ Cast Members Who Have Died Since the Series Ended
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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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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

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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

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’: Michel Gerard’s 3 Sassiest Lines

'Gilmore Girls' has produced many hilarious and memorable quotes. Which quotes from the character Michel Gerard are the best?

by Elise Nelson

‘Gilmore Girls’: Do You Know Which Character Was the Tallest?

'Gilmore Girls' fans might remember that several of the male characters were exceptionally tall. In fact, if you look at the cast as a whole, several men members were well above average in height. The tallest members of the crew were well over six feet tall.

by Andrea Francese

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‘Gilmore Girls’: Scott Patterson Jokes About an Alternative Origin Story for Dean Forrester

Rory Gilmore's first boyfriend, Dean Forrester, isn't everyone's favorite. Star, Scott Patterson didn't like the character. He also disliked Max Medina, Lorelai Gilmore's season 1 boyfriend. Now, Patterson has developed a theory about Dean's origin story that links him to Max.

by Andrea Francese

Net worth

What is ‘The Resident’ and ‘Gilmore Girls’ Actor Matt Czuchry’s Net Worth?

Matt Czuchry is best known for his roles on 'The Resident,' 'Gilmore Girls,' and 'The Good Wife." Find out how much the star is worth.

by Elise Nelson

‘Gilmore Girls’: Which Hep Alien Members Played Instruments in Real Life?

'Gilmore Girls' fans will remember Hep Alien rocking out during the show. Which band members played instruments in real life?

by Elise Nelson

‘Gilmore Girls’: Scott Patterson Reveals Which 1 of His Co-Stars Is ‘Nothing Like’ Their Character

'Gilmore Girls' alum Scott Patterson says Michael Winters, the actor who plays Taylor Doose, is "nothing like" his character. While they fought in front of the camera the two had a very different relationship on set.

by Mandi Kerr

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‘Gilmore Girls’: Scott Patterson and Keiko Agena Both Would Have Liked to Take on the Same Role

Living in Stars Hollow means encountering the eccentric and strange residents of the town. There is no resident odder than Kirk Gleason, but that's what his fellow townspeople and fans of 'Gilmore Girls' love about him. Kirk is such an interesting character that two 'Gilmore Girls' castmates would happily switch roles with him.

by Andrea Francese

Team Dean, Team Jess, or Team Logan: The ‘Gilmore Girls’ Cast Weighs in

Dean Forrester, Jess Mariano, and Logan Huntzberger were Rory Gilmore's three big loves. Fans haven't decided who was best for her just yet. Finally the cast of the show is weighing in. They are just as divided as fans.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’: Scott Patterson Has a Serious Issue With 1 Major Storyline From Season 1

Scott Patterson and his TV character, Luke Danes, apparently have a few things in common. Patterson's character didn't like Lorelai Gilmore dating Rory's English teacher, Max Medina, and neither does Patterson. The famed actor explained his distaste for the relationship on his new podcast, I Am All In.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’: Keiko Agena Wasn’t the Only Adult Playing a Teen

Keiko Agena spent seven years playing Lane Kim on 'Gilmore Girls.' She was 27 when she landed the role of 16-year-old Lane. She wasn't the only adult playing a teenager, though. The actor who played Madeline Lynn, Shelly Cole, was also 27 when she first appeared as a Chilton student.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’: Chilton’s School Colors Were Picked for a Very Specific Reason

Rory Gilmore and her Chilton classmates, including Paris, Madeline, and Louise, wore blue uniforms every day. The uniform's colors were picked to match Alexis Bledel's eyes. The color match was so important that Amy Sherman-Palladino oversaw the process of selecting the uniforms.

by Andrea Francese

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‘Gilmore Girls’: Lorelai and Emily Have a Touching Hospital Dinner in a Deleted Scene

Lorelai and Emily Gilmore had dinner at a hospital. Find out what happens in the deleted 'Gilmore Girls' scene and more.

by Nicole Weaver

‘Gilmore Girls’: Stars Hollow’s Top Festivals

'Gilmore Girls' is a show that seems to be amassing more fans by the second. Part of the show's appeal is the quirk town that Rory and Lorelai Gilmore called home. Much of its allure was the community events that were held almost weekly. The Firelight Festival, the Bid on a Basket fundraiser, and the Festival of Living Art are among the most beloved.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’: This Sweet Dave Rygalski Story Happened in Real Life

Dave Rygalski dated Lane Kim in season 3 of 'Gilmore Girls'. This storyline was inspired by a real love story.

by Nicole Weaver

‘Gilmore Girls’ Star Kelly Bishop Says Emily ‘Actually Adores’ Lorelai

Kelly Bishop, aka Emily Gilmore 'on Gilmore Girls', says the matriarch of the Gilmore family "actually adores" her daughter, Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham). "In fact, she actually adores her daughter, but she just can't let go of this very stiff cultural life that she had and she expects everyone else to have," Bishop said in a May 2021 interview.

by Mandi Kerr

‘Gilmore Girls’: What Is the Real Appeal of the Series 14 Years After Its Final Episode?

'Gilmore Girls' fans will still sit down and rewatch the series, 14 years after its finale aired on television. In fact, it is a heavily rewatched series. Its enduring charm can be attributed to three things: the show's flawed characters, its idyllic town, and the desperate need for certainty in an uncertain time.

by Andrea Francese

‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Ways Jackson Belleville Was Actually Completely Awful

Sookie St. James and Jackson Belleville seemed to make a cute couple. Their professions certainly suggested that they should get along, and both were a little quirky and eccentric. Still, not all of Jackson's behavior was acceptable. In fact, the character had some truly troubling moments.

by Andrea Francese

Alexis Bledel Just Shared What ‘Really Annoyed’ Her About ‘Gilmore Girls’

During a May 2021 appearance on 'Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen' Alexis Bledel revealed what "really annoyed" her about 'Gilmore Girls'. It didn't have anything to do with the plot but her costumes. The Emmy Award winner said dressing up in a "silly costume for a town event" had her "really annoyed."

by Mandi Kerr

‘Gilmore Girls’: Teenage Lorelai and a Young Rory Appeared in a Deleted Flashback Scene

'Gilmore Girls' fans remember the flashback to teenage Lorelai — and it wasn't the only one.

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‘Gilmore Girls’: Alexis Bledel Refuses to Pick Between Dean, Jess, and Logan

It sure seems like everyone has an opinion about Rory Gilmore's love life. Scott Patterson is team Jess, while Sean Gunn is team Logan. One cast member, however, refuses to reveal who they think the best match for Rory is. Alexis Bledel joked that she was on team "Jeagan".

by Andrea Francese

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