Key Takeaways
- Lauren and Alexis are reel-life moms and daughters in the series Gilmore Girls.
- Though they are not best friends, they are close friends who can reconnect and share a genuine bond.
- The duo has shared a couple of pictures together on social media.
Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel, known to fans worldwide as Lorelai and Rory Gilmore from the hit series “Gilmore Girls,” brought to life one of television’s most iconic mother-daughter relationships.
Graham portrayed the vivacious, independent single mother who had her daughter, played by Bledel, as a teenager, resulting in their uniquely close bond.
The heart of “Gilmore Girls” lies in Rory’s academic journey and the intricate relationship between mother and daughter.
But how does the on-screen chemistry between Graham and Bledel translate to real life? Let’s explore their off-screen relationship.
Real-Life Lorelai and Rory Gilmore
The connection between Graham and Bledel extends beyond the confines of Stars Hollow, adding depth and authenticity to their performances.
However, their real-life relationship differs from their on-screen personas.
Evidence suggests that Graham and Bledel maintain a friendly acquaintanceship rather than an inseparable friendship.
A Reddit discussion highlighted Graham’s clarification that while they aren’t extremely close off-screen, they do share “a special bond.”
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In an interview with HuffPost Live, Graham mentioned meeting Bledel for lunch and discussing Bledel’s now-husband, Vincent Kartheiser.
Graham stated,
“I just had lunch with her not too long ago and I knew she was dating him so that’s really cool”
Graham has shared several photos with Bledel on social media, demonstrating their enduring connection.
On Bledel’s birthday, Graham tweeted,
“Happy Birthday, here we are back in the aughts looking sassy. xxxxxL”
Happy Birthday, @alexisbledel! Here we are back in the aughts looking sassy. xxxxxL pic.twitter.com/RKPuQIjahW
— Lauren Graham (@thelaurengraham) September 17, 2016
Bledel echoed similar sentiments in TV Guide, explaining,
“We have hung out outside of work, and it’s fun, but we see each other so much at work that it’s almost like if we hung out outside of work, we’d hang out all the time! We’d never be apart.”
It’s worth noting that most of these public interactions occurred between 2005 and 2019, with fewer recent sightings of the duo together.
Graham and Bledel’s Relationship in the Off-screen Set
As “Gilmore Girls” marked Bledel’s first major acting role, Graham took on a mentorship role during filming. In a CNN Q&A, Graham revealed,
“It’s very complicated, you have to be talking; everything has to be exactly right. Then you have to land at a certain mark. She’d never hit a mark before. And so, I would put my arm around her and often be arm-in-arm with her.”
This dynamic illustrates that while they may not be best friends, Graham and Bledel share a natural rapport and genuine connection that allows them to reconnect effortlessly when they meet.
In Case You Did Not Know:
- The full name of Alexis Bledel is Kimberly Alexis Bledel.
- She was born on September 16, 1981, in Houston, Texas, U.S.
- Lauren Graham was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S on March 16, 1967, .
