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Alexis Bledel

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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1975: Publication of Tuck Everlasting

In 1975, Natalie Babbitt's novel Tuck Everlasting, which served as the basis for the 2002 film starring Alexis Bledel, was published.

September 16, 1981: Alexis Bledel's Birth

On September 16, 1981, Kimberly Alexis Bledel was born. She is an American actress and model.

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1998: Uncredited extra role in Rushmore

In 1998, Alexis Bledel was an uncredited extra in the comedy-drama Rushmore.

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1999: Graduation from St. Agnes Academy

In 1999, Alexis Bledel graduated from the Catholic St. Agnes Academy in Houston.

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.

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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.

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December 2002: Relationship with Milo Ventimiglia

In December 2002, Alexis Bledel began a relationship with fellow former Gilmore Girls co-star Milo Ventimiglia.

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.

2002: Named one of Teen People's "25 Hottest Stars under 25"

In 2002, Alexis Bledel was named one of Teen People's "25 Hottest Stars under 25".

2005: Appearance in Sin City

In 2005, Alexis Bledel appeared in Sin City.

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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.

2005: Ranked on Maxim's Hot 100 list

In 2005, Alexis Bledel was ranked at number 87 on Maxim magazine's "Hot 100 of 2005" list.

June 2006: End of Relationship with Milo Ventimiglia

In June 2006, Alexis Bledel's relationship with Milo Ventimiglia ended.

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.

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2007: End of Gilmore Girls

In 2007, Alexis Bledel's role as Rory Gilmore in Gilmore Girls concluded.

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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.

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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.

2010: Named one of Us Weekly's Most Stylish New Yorkers

In 2010, Alexis Bledel was named one of Us Weekly's "25 Most Stylish New Yorkers".

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: Began dating Vincent Kartheiser

In 2012, Alexis Bledel began dating Vincent Kartheiser, her co-star on Mad Men.

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: Engagement to Vincent Kartheiser

In March 2013, Alexis Bledel and Vincent Kartheiser announced their engagement.

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.

June 2014: Marriage to Vincent Kartheiser

In June 2014, Alexis Bledel married Vincent Kartheiser in California.

2015: Starring in Jenny's Wedding

In 2015, Alexis Bledel starred with Katherine Heigl in the film Jenny's Wedding.

2015: Birth of son

In the fall of 2015, Alexis Bledel gave birth to her son.

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.

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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.

August 10, 2022: Divorce filing by Vincent Kartheiser

On August 10, 2022, Vincent Kartheiser filed for divorce from Alexis Bledel.