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.'

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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

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

Melissa McCarthy Pops Up in Lauren Graham’s Instagram Comments With Praise: ‘She Made Me Better’

Lauren Graham and Melissa McCarthy haven't been on a set together in years, but they still show up for each other.

by Andrea Francese

Published on August 18, 2025

2 min read

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‘The Biggest Loser’: Where Is Jillian Michaels Today?

From 'The Biggest Loser' to MAHA influencer.

by Megan Elliott

'With Love, Meghan' Director Michael Steed and Meghan Markle

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Celebrity Chef Says There’s No Way Netflix Would Have Released Season 2 of ‘With Love, Meghan’ if the Streamer Had Known 1 Thing First

Find out what a celebrity chef has to say about Netflix's choice to release a Season 2 of the Duchess of Sussex's cooking show.

by Michelle Kapusta

‘Gilmore Girls’: Arielle Kebbel Says Dean Cheating on Lindsay Made More Sense Than Their Marriage

'Gilmore Girls' fans have spent years debating Lindsay and Dean's marraige and his infedelity. The actor who played Lindsay thinks the cheating is believable.

by Andrea Francese

Key art for 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' featuring Lorelai and Rory Gilmore sitting on their couch; Mrs. Kim does not appear in the photo, but was included in the revival.

Lauren Graham Shares Her Most and Least Favorite Places in Stars Hollow

Lauren Graham loved filming scenes in Lorelai's house, but hated being stuck in the town hall.

by Andrea Francese

A side view of Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore in Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life

Lauren Graham Confirms She Dated At Least 1 of Lorelai Gilmore’s Love Interests, but She Won’t Say Who

Lauren Graham's most iconic character, Lorelai Gilmore found love with Luke Danes. While Graham dated at least one of Lorelai's love interests IRL, she hasn't found her perfect match yet.

by Andrea Francese

Lauren Graham Also Dislikes 1 Largely Despised ‘Gilmore Girls’ Storyline

Lauren Graham hates Lorelai Gilmore and Rory Gilmore's estrangement just as much as fans. She thinks it was too drawn out, too.

by Andrea Francese

Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel, whose 'Gilmore Girls' characters Amy Sherman-Palladino got questions from network execs

‘Gilmore Girls’: Amy Sherman-Palladino Got 2 Questions From Network Execs About Lorelai and Rory

“They would call, and they would say, ‘Listen, [we] just want you to know, the network is very upset and disappointed with you and the work you’re doing.’”

by Mandi Kerr

Kelly Bishop as Emily Gilmore in 'Gilmore Girls: A Year inthe Life.' She's wearing a white blouse and blazer.

Emily Gilmore Foreshadowed Rory Gilmore’s Pregnancy During the Original Run of ‘Gilmore Girls’

'Gilmore Girls' fans never got to see what Rory Gilmore and Logan Huntzberger's baby, but Emily Gilmore was confident they would have Rory's eyes and Logan's hair.

by Andrea Francese

Lauren Graham attends the 2024 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California on April 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Lauren Graham Says She’s Been Paid in ‘Love and Appreciation’ for ‘Gilmore Girls’

Lauren Graham doesn;'t recieve residuals when 'Gilmore Girls' streams on Netflix. Instead, she's paid in 'love and appreciation.'

by Andrea Francese

Lauren Graham Thinks the Next ‘Gilmore Girls’ Revival Should Borrow a Tactic From ‘the Brits’

Lauren Graham thinks a Christmas special would be a quick way to return to Stars Hollow.

by Andrea Francese

Arielle Kebbel and Jared Padelecki pose together at a movie premiere. Kebbel and Padelecki portrayed Lindsay Lister and Dean Forrester in 'Gilmore Girls'

Arielle Kebbel Would Happily Sign up for a ‘Gilmore Girls’ Movie Inspired by a TikTok Video

Arielle Kebbel still isn't over the way her character was treated by Dean on 'Gilmore Girls.' She has a brilliant project idea to make things right.

by Andrea Francese

Lauren Graham during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, February 4, 2025

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Lauren Graham Reveals Why She’d Always Agree to More ‘Gilmore Girls’

Lauren Graham says she's open to more 'Gilmore Girls' projects because Lorelai Gilmore is the best role she ever played.

by Andrea Francese

Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore wears a winter hat head of her hiking trip in 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life'

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Lauren Graham Confirms That Evidence of Rory Gilmore’s Child Can Be Spotted in Iconic Gilmore Girls’ Walmart Commercial

Lauren Graham said the artwork seen in Luke's Diner during a Walmart commercial was drawn by Rory Gilmore's child.

by Andrea Francese

Stars Hollow in 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life'

‘Gilmore Girls’ Plot Hole: The Dragonfly Inn Has 2 Addresses

'Gilmore Girls' fans were never sure of where The Dragonfly Inn was located. Apparently, the writers were confused by it, too. The famed inn had two addresses.

by Andrea Francese

Lauren Graham attends the 2024 Fox Upfront at The Ritz-Carlton Nomad on May 13, 2024 in New York City

Lauren Graham’s Breakfasts Look a Bit Like Lorelai Gilmore’s, but There Is 1 Big Difference

Lauren Graham and Lorelai Gilmore have one breakfast preference in common. They both love coffee. Lauren Graham, however, tries to keep things healthier than the character she played on 'Gilmore Girls'

by Andrea Francese

Liz Torres as Miss Patty and Sally Struthers as Babette in 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life'

‘Gilmore Girls’ Casting: Sally Struthers Landed the Role of Babette Partly Because of Her Height

Sally Struthers spent seven years playing Babette Dell on 'Gilmore Girls.' Her height helped her land the part. Ted Rooney's height helped him land his, too.

by Andrea Francese

Scott Patterson as Luke Danes in 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life'

Scott Patterson Doesn’t Agree With ‘Gilmore Girls’ Fans When It Comes to the Show’s Most Hated Storyline

Scott Patterson thinks Luke Danes' season 6 storyline was a good thing for the show, despite fans absolutely hating the entire story arc. He explains why.

by Andrea Francese

Milo Ventimiglia attends the 2nd Annual HCA TV Awards Broadcast & Cable at The Beverly Hilton on August 13, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California

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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

‘Gilmore Girls’ Cast Members Who Have Died Since the Series Ended

‘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’

Melissa McCarthy Pops Up in Lauren Graham’s Instagram Comments With Praise: ‘She Made Me Better’

‘The Biggest Loser’: Where Is Jillian Michaels Today?

Celebrity Chef Says There’s No Way Netflix Would Have Released Season 2 of ‘With Love, Meghan’ if the Streamer Had Known 1 Thing First

‘Gilmore Girls’: Arielle Kebbel Says Dean Cheating on Lindsay Made More Sense Than Their Marriage

Lauren Graham Shares Her Most and Least Favorite Places in Stars Hollow

Lauren Graham Confirms She Dated At Least 1 of Lorelai Gilmore’s Love Interests, but She Won’t Say Who

Lauren Graham Also Dislikes 1 Largely Despised ‘Gilmore Girls’ Storyline

‘Gilmore Girls’: Amy Sherman-Palladino Got 2 Questions From Network Execs About Lorelai and Rory

Emily Gilmore Foreshadowed Rory Gilmore’s Pregnancy During the Original Run of ‘Gilmore Girls’

Lauren Graham Says She’s Been Paid in ‘Love and Appreciation’ for ‘Gilmore Girls’

Lauren Graham Thinks the Next ‘Gilmore Girls’ Revival Should Borrow a Tactic From ‘the Brits’

Arielle Kebbel Would Happily Sign up for a ‘Gilmore Girls’ Movie Inspired by a TikTok Video

Lauren Graham Reveals Why She’d Always Agree to More ‘Gilmore Girls’

Lauren Graham Confirms That Evidence of Rory Gilmore’s Child Can Be Spotted in Iconic Gilmore Girls’ Walmart Commercial

‘Gilmore Girls’ Plot Hole: The Dragonfly Inn Has 2 Addresses

Lauren Graham’s Breakfasts Look a Bit Like Lorelai Gilmore’s, but There Is 1 Big Difference

‘Gilmore Girls’ Casting: Sally Struthers Landed the Role of Babette Partly Because of Her Height

Scott Patterson Doesn’t Agree With ‘Gilmore Girls’ Fans When It Comes to the Show’s Most Hated Storyline

Milo Ventimiglia and Wife Lose House to Los Angeles Wildfires as They Prepare for the Arrival of Their Baby

Scott Patterson Admits He Once Tried To Get His Own ‘Gilmore Girls’ Spinoff

‘Gilmore Girls’: Scott Patterson Encourages Everyone to ‘Manifest’ a Second Revival Season

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

‘Gilmore Girls’ Is Now on Hulu, but How Long Is It Staying?