THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Gilmore Girls' 20 years later

Erin AjelloOct 6, 2020, 01:59 IST

Alexis Bledel starred as Rory on "Gilmore Girls."The WB; DANNY MOLOSHOK/Reuters

"Gilmore Girls" premiered on The WB 20 years ago and launched many of its leading cast members into fame.
Stars Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, and Melissa McCarthy went on to successful careers on TV and in films.
Milo Ventimiglia and Jared Padalecki are both still starring on hit TV shows today.
Other actors, like Kelly Bishop, Liz Torres, and Sally Struthers, already had successful careers before joining the cast.

"Gilmore Girls" premiered on The WB 20 years ago on October 5 — and the show still has a massive fan base today.

During its seven-year run, plus its 2016 Netflix revival miniseries, "Gilmore Girls" has hosted plenty of well-known guest stars and launched the careers of many of the main cast members.

Read on to find out what the stars of "Gilmore Girls" have done since they first appeared in Stars Hollow.

Lauren Graham is still well-known for playing determined young mother Lorelai Gilmore.

Lauren Graham on "Gilmore Girls." The WB

Graham has continued her acting career and she's become a published author.

Lauren Graham at the 2020 Golden Globes. Jon Kopaloff / Stringer / Getty Images

Alexis Bledel played Lorelai "Rory" Gilmore, a bright and ambitious teenager with a strong relationship with her young mother.

Alexis Bledel on "Gilmore Girls." The WB

Bledel has since won an Emmy for her recent acting work.

Alexis Bledel went on to a successful career on TV and in film. DANNY MOLOSHOK/Reuters

Scott Patterson played Luke Danes, Star Hollow's grouchy diner owner.

Scott Patterson on "Gilmore Girls." The WB

Patterson has continued to act across a variety of genres.

Scott Patterson is still acting today. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Kelly Bishop portrayed Lorelai's mother, and Rory's grandmother, Emily Gilmore.

Kelly Bishop on "Gilmore Girls." The WB

Bishop's acting career continued after "Gilmore Girls," and she returned to the stage.

Kelly Bishop has continued her celebrated career. John Lamparski/Getty Images

Edward Herrmann played Richard Gilmore, Lorelai's father and Rory's grandfather.

Edward Herrmann on "Gilmore Girls." Warner Bros.

Herrmann's acting career continued until his death in 2014.

Edward Herrmann died in 2014. AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams, File

Before Melissa McCarthy played Sookie St. James, she had minor credits on other television shows.

Melissa McCarthy on "Gilmore Girls." Netflix

McCarthy has found big success in comedy since her time as Sookie.

Melissa McCarthy is now a successful actress, comedian, and producer. Jordan Strauss/Invision for the Producers Guild of America/AP Images

Keiko Agena had only a handful of roles under her belt before starring as Rory's best friend, Lane Kim.

Keiko Agena on "Gilmore Girls." The WB

Agena has continued to act across a variety of mediums.

Keiko Agena is still acting on TV and in films. Paul R. Giunta/WireImage/Getty Images

Jared Padalecki played Rory's first boyfriend, Dean Forester.

Jared Padalecki on "Gilmore Girls." The WB

Padalecki has since become famous for his long-running TV career.

Jared Padalecki is well known for starring on "Supernatural." Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Milo Ventimiglia portrayed Jess Mariano, Luke's nephew and one of Rory's boyfriends.

Milo Ventimiglia on "Gilmore Girls." Warner Bros. Television

Ventimiglia has continued to act on TV, and he's been nominated for several Emmy Awards.

Milo Ventimiglia is well known for his work on television. DANNY MOLOSHOK/Reuters

Matt Czuchry played Logan Huntzberger, Rory's love interest at Yale.

Matt Czuchry on "Gilmore Girls." Warner Bros.

Czuchry has continued to act, occasionally alongside his "Gilmore Girls" costars.

Matt Czuchry is still acting today. Marcus Ingram/Getty Images

Paris Geller, Rory's academic rival and eventual friend, was played by Liza Weil.

Liza Weil on "Gilmore Girls." The WB

Weil has continued her acting career in film and on TV.

Liza Weil went on to a successful acting career. Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP

Sean Gunn played series-regular Kirk Gleason.

Sean Gunn on "Gilmore Girls." The WB

Gunn has continued acting and has recently worked on superhero movies with his brother, James Gunn.

Sean Gunn is well known for his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Jerod Harris/Getty Images

Liz Torres played Miss Patty, the gossipy dance teacher.

Liz Torres on "Gilmore Girls." The WB

After "Gilmore Girls," Torres continued acting on television, in film, and on the stage.

Liz Torres has also acted on the stage. Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images

Sally Struthers played Babette Dell, Lorelai's neighbor and friend.

Sally Struthers on "Gilmore Girls." The WB

Struthers has continued to find success as an actress.

Sally Struthers continues to act on stage and in Hollywood. Maury Phillips/Getty Images

Yanic Truesdale played Michel Gerard, the irritable concierge at Lorelai's inn.

Yanic Truesdale on "Gilmore Girls." The WB

Truesdale has continued acting after the show, and he's also opened a fitness studio.

Yanic Truesdale owns a spin studio in Canada. MICHELE TANTUSSI/Reuters

Emily Kuroda portrayed Mrs. Kim, Lane's strict mother.

Emily Kuroda on "Gilmore Girls." The WB

Kuroda has since acted in TV movies and on other television shows.

Emily Kuroda has mainly worked on TV. Tara Ziemba/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Todd Lowe played Lane's bandmate-turned-husband, Zack Van Gerbig.

Todd Lowe on "Gilmore Girls." The CW

Lowe is now best known for his work on TV.

Todd Lowe went on to star on "True Blood." Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

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