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- “Gilmore Girls” debuted 24 years ago, propelling many of its main cast members to stardom.
- Actors Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, and Melissa McCarthy have all enjoyed flourishing careers in acting.
- Milo Ventimiglia and Jared Padalecki have also achieved success on popular television series.
As autumn arrives, fans of “Gilmore Girls” eagerly anticipate their annual binge-watch of this cherished series.
This family-centric drama first aired on The WB network in 2000, launching numerous actors into the spotlight.
Let’s explore what stars like Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, and Chad Michael Murray have been doing since the show concluded in 2007.
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Before stepping into her role as Emily Gilmore, Kelly Bishop had already established herself within theater circles and gained recognition for her performances across film and television. She is particularly remembered for her work in classics such as ’Dirty Dancing’ (1987) and ‘Six Degrees of Separation’ (1993).
Bishop was also celebrated for her contributions to musical theater; she won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress after portraying Sheila in ‘A Chorus Line.’ Her extensive background laid a solid foundation that enriched her portrayal of Lorelai’s mother.
Kelly Bishop has enjoyed an illustrious career.
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A few years after concluding her time on ‘Gilmore Girls,’ Kelly reunited with showrunner Amy Sherman-Palladino for ABC Family’s ‘Bunheads’ while reprising her iconic role once again during ‘Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life.’
Bishop continued performing live by starring alongside Sutton Foster during the acclaimed revival production of ‘Anything Goes’ back in 2011.
In recent years she appeared onscreen again through projects like ‘The Salzburg Story’(2018)and‘Art Of Falling In Love’(2019). Additionally,she made guest appearances on Amazon Prime Video’s hit series‘The Marvelous Mrs.Maisel.’
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Before landing her iconic role as Sookie St. James, Melissa McCarthy was just beginning her journey in comedy and acting.
During her time on “Gilmore Girls,” she also appeared in films like “The Kid” (2000), “Charlie’s Angels” (2000), and “The Life of David Gale” (2003).
Since then, McCarthy has achieved remarkable success within the comedy genre.
The actress starred in popular TV series such as ABC’s “Samantha Who?” and CBS’s “Mike & Molly.” She reprised her beloved character for Netflix’s revival titled “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.”
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Exploring the Careers of “Gilmore Girls” Stars
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The Enduring Legacy of ”Gilmore Girls” Cast Members
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After her time on “Gilmore Girls,” Liza guest-starred in prominent series like NBC’s “Law & Order” and ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy.” She reprised her role as Paris in the revival, “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.” Her most notable roles post-“Gilmore Girls” include Amanda Tanner on ABC’s “Scandal,” Milly Stone from ABC Family’s “Bunheads,” and Bonnie Winterbottom on “How to Get Away With Murder.” Recently, she featured in films such as “Women Is Losers” (2021) and appeared on Fox’s “The Cleaning Lady” along with a part in the upcoming film “The Passenger” (2023).
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< p>The talented Liz Torres had an extensive background before taking up her beloved role as Miss Patty. She was notably featured in CBS’ classic sitcom ‘All In The Family’ along with NBC’s ‘The John Larroquette Show,’ which earned her two Emmy nominations.
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Sally Struthers portrayed Babette Dell, Lorelai’s quirky neighbor with a passion for cats. Before joining the cast of “Gilmore Girls,” she was already an established figure in Hollywood.
Known primarily for her role on CBS’s iconic series “All in the Family,” she also appeared in numerous other popular shows such as “Murder, She Wrote” and “Nine to Five.” Additionally, prior to “Gilmore Girls,” she lent her voice to Pebbles Flintstone in animated series like “The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show.”
Beyond television, Sally took part in theatrical productions including playing Miss Hannigan during the 1998 U.S. tour of “Annie” and starring as Miss Lynch in the revival of “Grease” back in 1994.
Since leaving Stars Hollow behind, Struthers has remained active within both film and theater realms. Her recent projects include roles in movies like “The Relationtrip,” released in 2017; “You and Me,” from 2018; along with participating again during the revival of “Gilmore Girls.” Furthermore, she has been involved with productions such as “Steel Magnolias“ among others.
Recently seen performing at events like “Legally Blonde” or “Witches of Eastwick“, she’s also voiced characters for Netflix’s animated series “Not Quite Narwhal.”
Sally Struthers continues to thrive within show business while captivating audiences across multiple platforms.
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Yanic Truesdale is best known for his portrayal of Michel Gerard—the somewhat irritable concierge at Lorelai’s inn—on *Gilmore Girls*. Prior to this iconic role he had appeared across various Canadian films before making his mark stateside.
After *Gilmore*, Yanic reprised his character during *A Year In The Life* special event that revisited beloved characters years later.
His more recent credits include appearances alongside notable casts such as those found within “*My Salinger Year*” (2020) or “*Love by Accident*” (2020). He has also featured prominently on City TV’s “*The Wedding Planners*” alongside France 2’s production titled “*Les Mecs*.”
Outside acting endeavors lie another passion—fitness! Yanic founded Spin Energie—a spin studio located right here within Montreal—where he combines fun workouts with community engagement!
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