Career Timeline of Alexis Bledel: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Alexis Bledel built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Kimberly Alexis Bledel, an American actress and model, gained prominence for her role as Rory Gilmore in the television series Gilmore Girls (2000-2007) and its Netflix revival, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016). She further solidified her career with her portrayal of Emily Malek in The Handmaid's Tale (2017-2021). Bledel also had a recurring role in Mad Men in 2012, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
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1998: Uncredited extra role in Rushmore
In 1998, Alexis Bledel was an uncredited extra in the comedy-drama Rushmore.
October 5, 2000: Television debut in Gilmore Girls
On October 5, 2000, Alexis Bledel made her television debut opposite Lauren Graham in The WB comedy-drama Gilmore Girls, playing Rory Gilmore.
2000: Print Ad Appearances
In 2000, Alexis Bledel appeared in print advertisements for Bonne Bell lip balm and Naturistics lip gloss.
2000: Role as Rory Gilmore in Gilmore Girls
In 2000, Alexis Bledel began her role as Rory Gilmore in the television series Gilmore Girls.
2002: Feature film debut in Tuck Everlasting
In 2002, Alexis Bledel made her feature film debut as Winnie Foster in the Disney live-action adaptation of Tuck Everlasting.
2005: Appearance in Sin City
In 2005, Alexis Bledel appeared in Sin City.
2005: Co-starring in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
In 2005, Alexis Bledel co-starred in the drama The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, based on Ann Brashares' novel, playing Lena Kaligaris.
2006: Co-starring in I'm Reed Fish
In 2006, Alexis Bledel co-starred opposite Jay Baruchel in the romantic comedy I'm Reed Fish, playing the fiancée of Baruchel's title character.
May 15, 2007: End of Gilmore Girls series
On May 15, 2007, the television series Gilmore Girls, starring Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore, concluded after seven seasons.
2007: End of Gilmore Girls
In 2007, Alexis Bledel's role as Rory Gilmore in Gilmore Girls concluded.
August 2008: Release of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
In August 2008, Alexis Bledel reprised her role of Lena Kaligaris in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2.
2008: Appearance in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants sequel
In 2008, Alexis Bledel appeared in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants sequel as Lena Kaligaris.
April 2009: Guest appearance in ER
In April 2009, Alexis Bledel guest-starred in the NBC medical drama ER in the two-hour series finale as Dr. Julia Wise.
April 26, 2009: Premiere of The Good Guy at Tribeca Film Festival
On April 26, 2009, Alexis Bledel co-starred opposite Scott Porter and Bryan Greenberg in the romantic comedy The Good Guy, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
May 2009: Signed contract with IMG
In May 2009, Alexis Bledel signed a contract with the modeling division of IMG.
August 21, 2009: Release of Post Grad
On August 21, 2009, Alexis Bledel starred in the comedy Post Grad, which was released on this date.
2009: Appearance in Post Grad
In 2009, Alexis Bledel appeared in Post Grad.
2010: Starring in The Kate Logan Affair
In 2010, Alexis Bledel starred as the title role in the Canadian drama The Kate Logan Affair, which was presented at Montreal's Festival du Nouveau Cinéma.
April 15, 2011: Release of The Conspirator in the United States
On April 15, 2011, The Conspirator, in which Alexis Bledel co-starred opposite James McAvoy and Robin Wright, was released in the United States.
2012: Recurring Role in Mad Men
In 2012, Alexis Bledel had a recurring role in Mad Men.
2012: Supported Barack Obama's re-election
In 2012, Alexis Bledel supported the re-election of Barack Obama and urged her fans to vote.
March 2013: Co-starring in Fox pilot Friends & Family
In early-March 2013, it was confirmed that Alexis Bledel would co-star opposite Jason Ritter in the Fox pilot Friends & Family.
2015: Starring in Jenny's Wedding
In 2015, Alexis Bledel starred with Katherine Heigl in the film Jenny's Wedding.
January 29, 2016: Netflix announces Gilmore Girls revival
On January 29, 2016, Netflix announced a revival of Gilmore Girls with four 90-minute films, and Alexis Bledel's participation was confirmed.
2016: Revival of Gilmore Girls
In 2016, Alexis Bledel reprised her role as Rory Gilmore in the Netflix revival Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.
2017: Appeared in The Handmaid's Tale and won an Emmy
In 2017, Alexis Bledel appeared as Ofglen/Emily Malek in The Handmaid's Tale for Hulu and won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
2017: Role as Emily Malek in The Handmaid's Tale
In 2017, Alexis Bledel began her role as Emily Malek in The Handmaid's Tale.
2018: Us & Them aired on Sony Crackle
In the fall of 2018, Us & Them, the series for which Alexis Bledel filmed the pilot episode in 2013, aired on Sony Crackle.
2021: End of role in The Handmaid's Tale
In 2021, Alexis Bledel's role as Emily Malek in The Handmaid's Tale concluded.
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