Gilmore Girls’ Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory’s Boyfriends

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

As a die-hard fan of Gilmore Girls who has spent countless hours binge-watching this iconic series, I must say that each character holds a special place in my heart. From Lorelai and Rory’s tumultuous love lives to Sookie and Jackson’s simple, yet profound romance, every storyline resonated with me in some way.


Emily Gilmore knows best?

In the popular series, Gilmore Girls, actress Kelly Bishop, who played Emily Gilmore, had a frequent co-actor in crime during the show’s seven-season run, that being Ed Herrmann as Richard Gilmore (their brief separation was overlooked). However, not every Gilmore woman enjoyed such consistent scene partners.

In the TV show “Gilmore Girls,” Emily Gilmore, grandmother to Rory (Alexis Bledel) and mother to Lorelai (Lauren Graham), often expressed firm opinions about which suitors were suitable for her granddaughter and daughter. Similarly, Bishop, a character in the series, also had his own thoughts and feelings on this matter.

Though Bishop exclusively told TopMob News that she “loved all three” of Rory’s boyfriends, Logan Huntzberger (Matt Czuchry), Dean Forester (Jared Padalecki) and Jess Mariano (Milo Ventimiglia), “I still go back to Team Logan,” she said. “I thought they were wonderful actors and good to get along with and all that, but there’s something about Matt.”

Regarding what attracted Bishop (the author of the memoir titled “The Third Gilmore Girl“) to the Yale graduate and the heir to the Huntzberger wealth, the 80-year-old indicated that it was due to Czuchry’s personality.

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

She commented on the actor, stating, “There’s an uncommon trait about him that strikes me,” she said. “He gives off an aura of an old-time movie star. With his youthful appearance and masculine demeanor, he stands out. Yet there’s something in his carriage and the way he interacts with Rory that makes him seem even more mature. Today, many leading men are highly successful and admired, but they still appear boyish to me. However, Matt possesses a manly quality that I find incredibly attractive.

Certainly, she felt confident that her sophisticated persona would endorse the choice, noting, “Moreover, it was also clear to me that he hails from an affluent and influential family. Given these factors, it seemed logical to me why Rory would choose him.

Nevertheless, concerning her on-screen child, Bishop acknowledges that her personal perspective might differ from that of her character.

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

Though Bishop thinks Emily would “probably” lean more toward Lorelai’s first love, Rory’s father Christopher (played by David Sutcliffe), “She should have been Team Luke,” Bishop insisted. “But she didn’t realize how much he cared about her, how important that relationship was all through the series.”

Despite the fact that Scott Patterson’s character, Luke Danes, ultimately emerged as Lorelai’s long-term romantic partner, it apparently took Emily a while to warm up to the notion of the diner owner becoming her son-in-law, as suggested by Bishop.

In reference to the additional four episodes from the 2016 Netflix revival titled “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life,” Bishop commented that Lorelai seemed perfectly fine with the prospect of marriage. He believed Lorelai would have supported Luke if she’d known earlier, but she didn’t have much insight into these other potential suitors.

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

As for clarifying Rory’s romantic future in upcoming episodes, Bishop doesn’t hold much hope.

She expressed a wish to revisit the story with us playing our original characters, considering how much we’ve grown over time. However, she pointed out that for this to become a reality, we would need to gather the four primary characters since Ed is no longer with us… It could potentially happen, but I honestly think it’s quite unlikely.

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

He took legal action against her father.

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

As young teenagers, they made the hasty decision to get married (a clichéd plot point that rarely brings joy), but he soon broke his vows by unfaithfulness. All she received from this union were feelings of letdown and an unpleasant meatloaf recipe.

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

We still can’t believe a proposal with a thousand yellow daisies was wasted on a dud like Max Medin-ugh.

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

Oh, you’re referring to the incident where Luke unexpectedly wed Nicole on a cruise ship, only for her to later be unfaithful? Well, much like yourself, we tend to brush that memory aside as well.

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

Ick. 

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

Sorry, but the fact that he called her Mary (you know, Virgin Mary?) still creeps us out. 

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

Rachel served as Luke’s initial beloved, whose aspirations outreached the quaint town of Stars Hollow. She was incredibly kind and played a significant role in helping Luke acknowledge his emotions towards Lorelai. Cheers to her, indeed!

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

To be clear, Lane was more deserving than Zack, who essentially took over after Adam Brody‘s departure. No apologies needed for saying this. He’s the substitute, not the main character.

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

Two weirdos, one weird relationship. Not the most epic of romances, but she did deal with his night terrors. So, true love. 

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

Oh my gosh, I can’t help but feel like it was me who let the one and only Dave Rygalski slip away! You know, the guy who famously marked his Bible with “This Bible belongs to God but is being borrowed by Dave Rygalski.” Talk about a heartthrob, huh? I mean, if that’s not a ticket straight to Swoon City, population: us, then I don’t know what is!

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

You never forget your first love…but that doesn’t mean you should continue an on-and-off relationship for over a decade. While we liked Christopher, we didn’t love these two together, especially when they thought it was OK to run off and get married without Rory (their daughter!) being there. Unforgivable. 

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

Fact: These two could take over and run their own country. They were made for each other. 

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

Oh, the unacknowledged champions of Stars Hollow formed their steadfast relationship, a pairing that was so subtly woven into the tapestry of the town that they could easily be overlooked… until one found themselves in need of a borrowed cup of sugar from the neighboring house.

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

Indeed, he crafted a car for her and was her first romantic interest. However, he also betrayed his spouse with Rory. Truly, an unfortunate way to experience affection. Yet, their unexpected reunion during A Year in the Life brought a sense of nostalgia mixed with bittersweet feelings – reminiscent of meeting up with an old childhood sweetheart, where memories are cherished yet tainted by past mistakes. In essence, Dean left us with a complex impression.

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

Through her influence, he became a better individual, and he, in turn, guided her towards discovering her true life’s purpose. Frequently overshadowed by Rory’s other significant romantic figures, Logan might just be the hidden gem among Gilmore’s suitors…and potentially the father of Rory’s child (spoiler alert)! We urgently require a new revival without delay.

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

Among all Rory’s romantic entanglements, none tested and annoyed her as much as that one did; he was the quintessential troubled charmer. If fate had allowed them to cross paths later in life… Witnessing even a fleeting moment of their reunion during the Netflix comeback only served to highlight the enduring spark between them.

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

The tumultuous nature of Lorelai and Rory’s romantic entanglements, filled with tantalizing twists, contrasted beautifully with the straightforward charm of Sookie and Jackson’s romance. After all, who doesn’t squabble over fresh produce with the one they cherish?

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I must say, it’s remarkable to recall the most memorable first kiss in history. The build-up was nothing short of epic, and the moment itself, pure magic. Now, let’s just imagine for a moment that life took an unexpected turn, and an unforeseen event didn’t cast a shadow on the moment. But hey, let’s keep our focus on the magical dance of love and the enchanting kiss, shall we?

Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop Shares Her Favorite of Rory's Boyfriends

As Your Trusted Lifestyle Advisor: “Absolutely not, my friend! I didn’t agree to your departure, and it won’t be happening anytime soon – neither tonight nor in the distant future. In fact, I am so adamant about this that I even insist on being the one to leave last. Am I making myself clear?

The impact of this scene from the original series was profoundly increased during the revival following the death of its lead actor Edward Herrmann in 2014. BRB, I’ll need some time to compose myself, I might cry for a while.

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2024-09-17 22:20