THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Gilmore Girls' 24 years later

Amory RoseOct 16, 2024, 03:49 IST

Lauren Graham starred on "Gilmore Girls."The WB; Hatnim Lee/Getty Images

"Gilmore Girls" premiered 24 years ago and launched many of its leading cast members to fame.
Stars Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, and Melissa McCarthy all went on to successful acting careers.

It's officially fall, which, for "Gilmore Girls" fans, means it's time for an annual rewatch of the beloved comfort show.

The family drama aired on The WB in 2000, launching many of its leading players into fame.

Here's what the stars, including Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, and Chad Michael Murray, have been up to since the series ended in 2007.

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 has gone on to more film and television roles.Hatnim Lee/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 TV acting.

Alexis Bledel famously went on to star on "The Handmaid's Tale."Dia Dipasupil/WireImage/Getty Images

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.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 had a widely celebrated career.Hatnim Lee/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."The WB

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

Melissa McCarthy has produced several of her most popular films.XNY/Star Max/GC Images/Getty 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 still acts on TV and in films.Rodin Eckenroth/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 his role on "Supernatural."Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images

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 recently acted in "Land of Bad."Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/Future Publishing via Getty Images

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 has had a successful TV career.JC Olivera/FilmMagic/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.

Sean Gunn has appeared in several Marvel movies.Amanda Edwards/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 actor.

Sally Struthers is still active in Hollywood.Monica Schipper/WireImage

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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