As a devoted fan of Gilmore Girls for years, I have always been captivated by the intricate relationships between the characters and their tumultuous journey through the small town of Stars Hollow. One relationship that particularly intrigued me was the one shared between Lorelai and Luke, portrayed by Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson respectively.
Recall a time when Rory Gilmore, with dreams of becoming an international journalist, held the title of valedictorian at her esteemed private school, and as her close friend-turned-rival Paris Geller once quipped, was always impeccably dressed, as if “tiny songbirds had helped you get ready in the morning”?
Indeed, just like Kelly Bishop, the renowned actress who played the stern yet lovable Emily Gilmore in the cherished “Gilmore Girls” series, is also taken aback by the direction her on-screen granddaughter (portrayed by Alexis Bledel) took throughout the show. And surprisingly, at 80 years old, she still expresses amazement about it.
Bishop reflected during an exclusive chat with TopMob News, “I believe it would’ve been more authentic if she had remained more faithful to herself.” He recalled early on in their career, Christiane Amanpour was her role model. “It would have been great to see her maintain a stronger connection to that inspiration,” he added.
Instead, Rory’s actions became noteworthy for ending a marriage, stealing a yacht, abandoning Yale, engaging in an affair with her ex while he was still engaged, turning down job interviews she deemed unworthy, and stunningly announcing her pregnancy (whether by Logan or the Wookiee remains uncertain) in the climactic scene of the 2016 Netflix reboot.
Although Kelly had reservations about the tale of the youngest Gilmore, as expressed in her memoir entitled “The Third Gilmore Girl“, set to be released on September 17th, she acknowledged that it may not have been entirely implausible.
In contrast, the actress from New York described a young woman who lived in a secluded town and attended a private school. This girl is about to step into the world of journalism and encounter various unusual scenarios, some of which might intrigue her to delve deeper. At times, her decision-making skills may have been questionable as she was intelligent but not particularly worldly-wise. Therefore, it’s plausible that this could lead her into awkward predicaments.
In the finale of the reboot, Kelly hinted at a mystery surrounding Rory, stating, “I’m not sure about Rory’s situation.” To which she questions, “Who do you think it could be?”
It seems like there could be additional installments coming up to address that issue, but I’m afraid you shouldn’t get too excited about it.
Kelly expressed her belief that, given the current circumstances, it’s likely the Gilmore Girls story has concluded. However, she expressed a strong desire for a return to these characters at their present age, allowing us to catch up on where they’ve all ended up.
However, with the demise of Ed Hermann, portraying Emily’s husband Richard Gilmore, it was pointed out that all four key characters would need to be in agreement: “It would be necessary to gather Emily, Rory, Lorelai, and Luke together.”
Considering their packed calendars, Kelly mentioned, “It’s possible, but honestly, I find it rather unlikely.”
Even though no more episodes are being produced soon, it doesn’t necessarily imply the cast never meets up casually.
On Friday nights, the lively dinner hostess frequently socializes with Amy Sherman-Palladino, the show’s creator, and Lauren Graham, her on-screen daughter (Lorelai Gilmore), whenever they can. These meetings promise conversations that would undoubtedly captivate anyone who has stepped foot in Luke’s Diner.
Kelly shared, “One of my most cherished lunches in the city is spending time with Amy Sherman Palladino and Lauren. Sadly, we don’t get to do it as frequently as I’d like. We simply enjoy a leisurely lunch, chatting away for hours.”
One potential way to rephrase that could be: “A possible topic for discussion might be the memoir titled ‘The Third Gilmore Girl’, penned by the renowned actress who played a role on the popular mother-daughter series. The book provides a glimpse into her seven seasons on the show, as well as her remarkable life and career in dance, her time on Broadway, playing Baby’s mom to Jennifer Grey in ‘Dirty Dancing’, and many other fascinating aspects of her journey.”
Despite often stepping away from my association with high society, I don’t see Emily as a villain. Instead, I perceive her as a complex character who, like me, is navigating through life in her own unique way.
The veteran actress expressed that Emily appears to be a complex individual. She doesn’t believe Emily is unkind, however, Emily comes across as quite stern on numerous occasions. Emily doesn’t extend empathy towards my character, and I don’t think she would do the same for others either. Yet, she fiercely guards her family, her loved ones, and her standing. She’s not affectionate or comforting in any way. In summary, Emily is nothing like me; we share very few similarities.
But that doesn’t mean that playing the DAR darling wasn’t fun.
According to Kelly, her preferred episode is what she refers to as “the Tennessee Williams episode,” where Emily discovers that Richard’s mother wrote him a letter the night before their wedding asking him not to marry Emily. This revelation sends Emily into a frenzy, and she spends the day lounging in caftans and drinking, which is quite unlike her usual self. Playing these un-Emily-like scenes was enjoyable for Kelly, as Amy always provided interesting and entertaining tasks for her character.
Now that she’s publishing her memoir, Kelly primarily desires to be recognized for a single aspect.
“She pondered, ‘I’d prefer to be known as a consistently employed actress, always appearing in new projects.’ That was my dream – not fame, not celebrity status, but simply the title of a working actor. And that’s exactly what I’ve managed to achieve.”
The Third Gilmore Girl: A Memoir by Kelly Bishop is out Sept. 17.
For more surprising secrets from Gilmore Girls, read on.
As a lifestyle expert, I can share that one of my favorite TV settings, the enchanting Stars Hollow, was birthed from an unexpected journey to Washington, Connecticut. Enchanted by the warm-hearted locals, unique traditions, and charming inn where I stayed, I found myself leaving this small town with a brilliant idea for a series – even some of the pilot’s dialogue!
If I could evoke even a fraction of the emotions I experienced while wandering this enchanted village for others, Sherman-Palladino expressed to Deseret News, that would simply be magical.
2. Alexis Bledel, who had just a single unaccredited acting job to her name and was still a student at New York University, tried out for the role of Rory.
During an interview on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Bledel shared her memories of the time: “I was seriously ill, I was a student at NYU, and they repeatedly asked me to audition again.” She admitted that she went about six times. Interestingly, I wasn’t a highly experienced actor yet; I didn’t understand the process well. I became slightly frustrated, showing some attitude. To my surprise, our boss found it appealing. She said, “That’s our girl!” I responded, “Will you bring me back again?” and she replied, “I like that, that fits perfectly.”
3. Gilmore Girls without Lauren Graham as Lorelai? Unimaginable, right? But it almost happened.
In his 2016 book “Talking As Fast As I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (and Everything in Between)”, Graham mentioned that he was in New York, residing in a friend’s studio apartment, anxiously awaiting news about whether the series for NBC – “Don Rooses’ M.Y.O.B” – would be renewed for another season or axed. Upon receiving the script for the “Gilmore Girls” pilot, this was the context.
Thankfully, M.Y.O.B. wasn’t selected, enabling Graham to take on the quick-witted main role. This was beneficial not just for Graham but also for any other actress who might have been considered for the part.
She described the unusual intensity she feels when connecting with a character after reading a script as a momentary, yet complete loss of composure, saying, “There’s an instant recognition that rarely occurs, more like a frenzied greeting between long-lost companions, mixed with the urgent exclamation, ‘Step aside, everyone! This is mine!'”
4. Scott Paterson stood out as the sole actor trying out for the role of Luke, impressing the casting team instantly with his endearing yet grumpy portrayal of the diner owner who later becomes Lorelai’s husband.
Jill Anthony, the casting director, informed Vanity Fair that Amy had stated, “I don’t require meetings with other individuals.” She was confident in her assessment, saying, “It’s absolutely true.”
But Paterson never thought he was going to sport Luke’s signature hat and flannel shirts.
On that particular day, the actor explained to Glamour, there were three auditions lined up for him. The second one was the one under discussion. He had rehearsed a single scene for it, but he was supposed to have prepared two. Therefore, he walked in and gave his best performance. By then, he no longer had high hopes of landing the Gilmore Girls role since the script was exceptionally good. He felt that the part would be given to more established actors. With the other audition waiting, and the likelihood of getting a ticket for overstaying outside, he politely asked to leave.
5. Before Jared Padalecki was cast as Rory’s first love, Dean Forester, two other Canadian actors initially held the role, but were let go because the character was adjusted to be less “unconventional,” as Anthony revealed to Vanity Fair.
6. Ryan Gosling and Chris Pine both tried out for the television series. However, Gosling’s audition didn’t go as planned, with casting director Jami Rudofsky revealing at the 2015 ATX TV Festival that his performance was less than impressive.
Meanwhile, Pine shared that his father, actor Robert Pine, arranged his initial professional audition for him, although he can’t recall the role. In a video for W Magazine, he humorously commented, “I guess I was up for a boyfriend’s part.”
7. Although Melissa McCarthy eventually achieved stardom in Hollywood’s comedy scene, Sherman-Palladino disclosed that she had to advocate for the actress to play the adorable and quirky chef Sookie.
Sherman-Palladino stated during the cast’s reunion panel at the 2015 ATX TV Festival, “Initially, they were hesitant. It wasn’t that people didn’t like her, but she was a unique energy. She was a different kind of woman.”
“The character was simply written for a woman, with no specific body type specified,” Sherman-Palladino continued. “I needed someone who could make us laugh and deliver a strong performance.”
Despite knowing instantly that McCarthy was the ideal candidate for the role, Sherman-Palladino admitted, “It was a challenging pitch. It took some time… everyone eventually agreed, but it took a few episodes.”
8. In the initial episode, Alex Borstein portrayed Sookie, but she had to relinquish the role due to her commitments to MADtv. Later on, she appeared in minor recurring roles as a harpist and stylist within the series. Sherman-Palladino eventually cast Borstein in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, where she won two Emmys for her performance in the Amazon comedy.
10. At first, Liza Weil tried out for the role of Rory, but producers felt she wasn’t quite suitable. They said, “We really liked you, but it didn’t quite fit.” However, they hinted that if the show got picked up, they might have a role for her.
The actor from How to Get Away With Murder playfully commented, “Back then, my younger self was quite startled by their words.” He couldn’t imagine that someone would dare to write such things! But now, looking back, I find it very flattering and I’m genuinely pleased about it.
11. People often comment about the excellent chemistry between Graham and Bledel. However, it was pure chance that they didn’t meet until their first day on set. In fact, Bledel was so inexperienced as an actor that Graham had to hold onto her daughter’s arm on screen to ensure she hit her marks correctly.
“People ask me about our chemistry,” Graham humorously stated on the show Today. “And I reply, ‘I’m essentially attacking her. That’s why.'”
12. Unlike many other actors, Graham and Bledel typically ate the food that Lorelai and Rory were eating in the series, a fact that any fan knows was plentiful.
13. During the duration of the show, Rory Gilmore’s actress, Alexis Bledel, was in real life romantically involved with two of her on-screen love interests, as confirmed by the series’ casting director, Mara Casey.
Back in 2016, she openly shared with Life & Style magazine that we once joked about Alexis dating all of her boyfriends at the time. Among them were Jared and Milo Ventimiglia. Additionally, she was involved with Chris Heuisler, a young actor from New York who made a guest appearance. He was genuinely nice, she added.
14. Initially, Sean Gunn was presented as Stars Hollow’s DSL installer Mick. However, his role evolved into a series regular as the eccentric Kirk, who had a unique job in each episode. But why the name change? Gunn himself explained that Sherman-Palladino had just overlooked the fact that he already had a character name.
15. The WB was considering a spin-off featuring Ventimiglia, using the third season episode “Here Comes the Son” as a trial run for the potential new show. The series, titled “Windward Circle,” would have focused on Jess’ life in Venice Beach, California, but unfortunately, it didn’t move forward due to financial constraints.
16. During the final season of Gilmore Girls, discussions arose about exploring Rory’s adulthood since Lorelai (Graham) opted not to reprise her role.
In a candid conversation with TV Guide, I shared that at some point in time, I expressed my intentions of not returning. However, they considered the possibility of continuing the show solely with Alexis. I wouldn’t presume to speak for her, but we engaged in discussions back and forth on this matter. Eventually, it became clear that neither of us desired to proceed without each other.
She added, “They were brainstorming every possibility. At one point, we contemplated that perhaps I would create content instead of maintaining my current role within the show.”
17. Negotiations hit a standstill, and then there was a shocking announcement that Sherman-Palladino, along with her spouse Daniel Palladino, would not renew their contracts for the seventh (and last) season of Stars Hollow.
Essentially, TV Guide was informed by Palladino that we were unable to agree on a fresh contract with the studio. Moreover, Sherman-Palladio mentioned they made an effort to secure a multi-year agreement.
As someone deeply invested in negotiations, I want to clarify that every deal encompasses a variety of factors. In our case, what we were requesting wasn’t outlandish or unreasonable; it was, in essence, a measure to safeguard the integrity and continuity of our cherished show.
As a lifestyle expert, I can empathize with Sherman-Palladino’s feelings when she said goodbye to her show after hiring Dave Rosenthal as their replacement. It was a chilling and unsettling experience, akin to waking up in the middle of a nightmare.
And she’s since revealed she’s never watched the final season.
18. For quite some time, there were whispers of friction on set between Paterson and Graham, even though they had an unmistakable connection as Luke and Lorelai. Fans of their beloved duo speculated that this was the cause behind their breakup in a controversial storyline during season six, but Graham later dismissed such reports in an interview with TV Guide following the conclusion of the series.
As a lifestyle connoisseur, I find myself compelled to clarify a misconception that has been circulating. Contrary to what some might believe, the rumors suggesting favoritism towards David Sutcliffe, who beautifully brought Christopher – Rory’s father on Gilmore Girls – to life, were indeed overstated. While our friendship certainly runs deep, it never influenced my professional decisions during that time. I hope this sets the record straight and allows the focus to return to the enchanting world of Gilmore Girls we all love so dearly.
In truth, I shared the same sense of dismay and frustration that many fans experienced when Luke and Lorelai’s relationship concluded with an unclear note during the initial broadcast of the series.
As an ardent admirer, I simply adore the electrifying dynamic between Luke and Lorelai – it’s just captivating! However, their storyline felt unfulfilling to me, as I expressed in an interview with TV Guide. The uncertainty surrounding its conclusion was palpable. Unfortunately, Amy wasn’t present during the last season, which leaves me unable to provide a definitive answer. In my opinion, it didn’t reach a truly satisfying resolution.
19. Since she left the series following season six, the show didn’t conclude as Amy Sherman-Palladino had initially envisioned. She wasn’t hesitant about hinting this to fans for years, keeping them intrigued by the mystery of the “last four words” that were supposed to wrap up the Gilmore women’s story.
In interviews after that time, the Palladinos were often asked about the enigmatic phrases they’d created. However, they never revealed the specifics, as Sherman-Palladino explained to Entertainment Weekly, “I don’t want to completely disclose [my ideas].” If a movie is ever made, I would be returning to where I left off, and at that point, I might find myself in a predicament.
When the announcement for Netflix’s revival came in 2016, it was made clear that the four-episode series would conclude with the much anticipated four-word phrase. You can find more details on this exciting development here. (Indeed, they lived up to expectations.)
20. Edward Herrmann and Kelly Bishop portrayed Lorelai’s refined yet caring parents Richard and Emily Gilmore. Their bond grew strong off-screen, with Herrmann’s spouse, Star Herrmann, affectionately referring to Bishop as his “second wife.” Sadly, Herrmann passed away in 2014 at the age of 71 following a fight against brain cancer. In his final weeks, his wife graciously invited Bishop for a heartfelt visit.
She informed Vanity Fair that we hadn’t met anyone else but her, and it mattered significantly to both of them.
At the ATX TV Festival’s reunion panel, a seat was kept vacant on stage as a tribute to Herrmann, who was memorably described by Bishop as “wondrous, melancholic, and unexpected.”
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