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‘Gilmore Girls’: Where are they now?

Updated 8:11 AM EDT, Fri April 8, 2016
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Finally, there will be a "Gilmore Girls" sequel! Series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino is filming <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmoney.cnn.com%2F2016%2F01%2F29%2Fmedia%2Fgilmore-girls-netflix-revival%2Findex.html">a four-part reboot for Netflix.</a> Since the series ended in 2007, star Lauren Graham, who played Lorelai Gilmore, went on to star in NBC's "Parenthood" as another loving single mom. Here's what the rest of the cast is up to:
Finally, there will be a "Gilmore Girls" sequel! Series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino is filming a four-part reboot for Netflix. Since the series ended in 2007, star Lauren Graham, who played Lorelai Gilmore, went on to star in NBC's "Parenthood" as another loving single mom. Here's what the rest of the cast is up to:
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After she left the super-smart Rory Gilmore behind, Alexis Bledel reprised her role as Lena in 2008's "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2." She's also starred in films like "Post Grad" and "The Kate Logan Affair." In 2012, Bledel had a recurring role on "Mad Men" that had her act alongside her now-husband, Vincent Kartheiser.
After she left the super-smart Rory Gilmore behind, Alexis Bledel reprised her role as Lena in 2008's "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2." She's also starred in films like "Post Grad" and "The Kate Logan Affair." In 2012, Bledel had a recurring role on "Mad Men" that had her act alongside her now-husband, Vincent Kartheiser.
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Melissa McCarthy's career has taken off since she played lovable chef Sookie St. James on "Gilmore Girls." From her scene-stealing, Oscar-nominated performance in "Bridesmaids" to her lead role in "Spy," the Emmy-winning "Mike & Molly" star never fails to make us laugh. McCarthy is now starring with Kristen Bell, Kathy Bates and Peter Dinklage in "The Boss," which she wrote with husband Ben Falcone.
Melissa McCarthy's career has taken off since she played lovable chef Sookie St. James on "Gilmore Girls." From her scene-stealing, Oscar-nominated performance in "Bridesmaids" to her lead role in "Spy," the Emmy-winning "Mike & Molly" star never fails to make us laugh. McCarthy is now starring with Kristen Bell, Kathy Bates and Peter Dinklage in "The Boss," which she wrote with husband Ben Falcone.
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After playing Dean Forester, Rory's first boyfriend, Jared Padalecki went on to star in films like "Friday the 13th" and the CW hit show "Supernatural."
After playing Dean Forester, Rory's first boyfriend, Jared Padalecki went on to star in films like "Friday the 13th" and the CW hit show "Supernatural."
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Since playing Lane Kim, Keiko Agena has appeared on "Private Practice," "Castle," "Scandal" and other popular series.
Since playing Lane Kim, Keiko Agena has appeared on "Private Practice," "Castle," "Scandal" and other popular series.
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Kelly Bishop, who played Emily Gilmore, was the original Sheila in the hit Broadway show "A Chorus Line" and played Baby's mother in "Dirty Dancing." Bishop returned to work with Sherman-Palladino in 2012 for the ABC Family series "Bunheads." Bishop portrayed Fanny Flowers, the owner of the Paradise Dance Academy.
Kelly Bishop, who played Emily Gilmore, was the original Sheila in the hit Broadway show "A Chorus Line" and played Baby's mother in "Dirty Dancing." Bishop returned to work with Sherman-Palladino in 2012 for the ABC Family series "Bunheads." Bishop portrayed Fanny Flowers, the owner of the Paradise Dance Academy.
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Yanic Truesdale hasn't done much in show business since his days at the Independence Inn as Michel Gerard. He's since appeared in Canadian series like "Rumeurs" and "Mauvais Karma."
Yanic Truesdale hasn't done much in show business since his days at the Independence Inn as Michel Gerard. He's since appeared in Canadian series like "Rumeurs" and "Mauvais Karma."
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Liza Weil has appeared on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Private Practice" after her turn as Paris Geller. She recently played the recurring role of Amanda Tanner on "Scandal" and Milly Stone on "Bunheads." She currently stars in Shonda Rhimes' ABC hit "How to Get Away With Murder."
Liza Weil has appeared on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Private Practice" after her turn as Paris Geller. She recently played the recurring role of Amanda Tanner on "Scandal" and Milly Stone on "Bunheads." She currently stars in Shonda Rhimes' ABC hit "How to Get Away With Murder."
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After leaving his Stars Hollow diner behind, Scott Patterson, who played Luke Danes on the series, went on to appear in the short-lived series "Aliens in America" and "The Event." He's also shown up in some of the "Saw" movies and a few episodes of "90210."
After leaving his Stars Hollow diner behind, Scott Patterson, who played Luke Danes on the series, went on to appear in the short-lived series "Aliens in America" and "The Event." He's also shown up in some of the "Saw" movies and a few episodes of "90210."
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Milo Ventimiglia played another of Rory's loves, Jess Mariano, on the series. The actor has since played Peter Petrelli on "Heroes" and appeared in films such as "Grown Ups 2" and "Grace of Monaco." He was in the 2015 crime drama "Wild Card" with Jason Statham and Sofia Vergara.
Milo Ventimiglia played another of Rory's loves, Jess Mariano, on the series. The actor has since played Peter Petrelli on "Heroes" and appeared in films such as "Grown Ups 2" and "Grace of Monaco." He was in the 2015 crime drama "Wild Card" with Jason Statham and Sofia Vergara.
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Sean Gunn played quirky Kirk Gleason on the series. He has since appeared on "Bunheads" and "Glee" and most recently appeared in the 2014 blockbuster "Guardians of the Galaxy."
Sean Gunn played quirky Kirk Gleason on the series. He has since appeared on "Bunheads" and "Glee" and most recently appeared in the 2014 blockbuster "Guardians of the Galaxy."
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Edward Herrmann, who played patriarch Richard Gilmore on the show, died of cancer in 2014. A longtime Broadway actor, he won a 1976 Tony award in George Bernard Shaw's "Mrs. Warren's Profession" and was nominated for another for David Hare's "Plenty." He also had movie roles in "The Paper Chase," "The Great Gatsby," "Reds" and "The Purple Rose of Cairo," among others.
Edward Herrmann, who played patriarch Richard Gilmore on the show, died of cancer in 2014. A longtime Broadway actor, he won a 1976 Tony award in George Bernard Shaw's "Mrs. Warren's Profession" and was nominated for another for David Hare's "Plenty." He also had movie roles in "The Paper Chase," "The Great Gatsby," "Reds" and "The Purple Rose of Cairo," among others.
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