Elizabeth Franz, the Tony Award-winning actress who played inn owner Mia in “Gilmore Girls,” has died. She was 84. Franz passed away Nov. 4 at her home in Woodbury, Connecticut, her husband, Christopher Pelham, confirmed to The New York Times over the weekend. Her cause of death was cancer and a severe reaction to her … Read more
She put her whole chest into it. “Gilmore Girls” actress Sally Struthers made a surprising improv contribution to the show. While filming Season 6’s premiere episode, “New and Improved Lorelai,” there was a scene where “we were shooting at night, and my character, Babette, had to run from the town square to Luke’s Diner. I had … Read more
There is no Stars Hollow without Luke. However, Scott Patterson, 67, revealed that if he didn’t play the plaid-wearing diner owner in “Gilmore Girls,” there was another character he had his eye on portraying. “If I had a chance to play any other character on that show, it would’ve been Kirk, talk about fun. I … Read more
Luke is ready to pour more coffee. Scott Patterson, who starred as Luke Danes on “Gilmore Girls,” said that he’d be game to reprise the role. “I’d love to do a Christmas special,” Patterson, 67, exclusively told The Post. Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson in “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.” ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection … Read more
Luke is weighing in. Scott Patterson, who starred as Luke Danes on “Gilmore Girls,” told The Post that the role was originally supposed to be very different. “He wasn’t supposed to be a man. He was originally written as a woman, and the network suggested that there’s maybe too many women. I mean, if you … Read more
They’re taking a trip to Star’s Hollow. In the upcoming documentary “Drink Coffee, Talk Fast,” directors Meghna Balakumar and Kevin Konrad Hanna revealed that it wasn’t hard to get the show’s stars to talk. “Everyone’s been really, really open to the point where it’s actually been surprising,” Balakumar exclusively told The Post. “We went to … Read more
From Stars Hollow to Hollywood, California. Lauren Graham received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a little help from her “Gilmore Girls” co-stars on Friday, Oct. 3. In the drama, which ran for seven seasons from 2000 to 2007, the actress, 58, starred as Lorelai Gilmore, a single mom who lived in … Read more
Ken almost turned Star’s Hollow into his Mojo Dojo Casa House. The upcoming “Gilmore Girls” documentary reveals that a major A-lister bombed his audition for the show — Ryan Gosling. “Maybe the year before we started ‘Gilmore Girls,’ I met Ryan and he blew me away,” casting director Jami Rudofsky recalled in The Post’s exclusive first … Read more
Fall is officially here, and Panera Bread is celebrating by tapping two stars from one of the season’s coziest comfort shows to reveal their seasonal menu of comfort foods. Starting Wednesday, Sept. 24, the bakery company’s fall lineup will be available nationwide — including the return of the Black Bean Soup after a seven-year hiatus. … Read more
Lorelai and Luke forever. “Gilmore Girls” stars Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson gave fans of the show a holiday treat by reuniting in a Walmart ad released Tuesday. The 30-second video begins with Sean Gunn reprising his role as Kirk, who drops off a Walmart box at Luke’s diner in Stars Hallow. Sean Gunn as … Read more
“Gilmore Girls” fans are speculating that the beloved TV series is returning after its stars shared photos from the show’s set on social media. Lauren Graham, Scott Patterson and Sean Gunn — who played Lorelai Gilmore, Luke Danes and Kirk Gleason, respectively — posted pics to Instagram on Tuesday, teasing “something really special” is coming on … Read more
Gilmore Girls fans know: When the weather turns and the leaves are falling, it’s prime time to revisit Stars Hollow. Comfort TV rewatches no doubt feel cozy, but according to psychotherapist Jill Lewis, MA, LCSW, there are several ways they can be a mental health boost. And while she says you definitely shouldn’t feel guilty … Read more
Get ready for all the fall feels. With sweater weather swiftly approaching, it’s time to post up with a cup of tea, a fluffy blanket and a pumpkin-scented candle. All that’s missing is the perfect autumn-inspired watch list — but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From traveling to Stars Hollow with Lorelai (Lauren Graham) … Read more
Kelly Bishop knew when it was time to walk away from a romance doomed from the start. The actress, who made her mark in “Dirty Dancing” and “Gilmore Girls,” has written a memoir, “The Third Gilmore Girl.” In it, she details her decades-long career in showbiz and the pitfalls that came with it. For her … Read more
Where you lead, she will follow. Kelly Bishop, 80, who starred in “Gilmore Girls” as frosty matriarch Emily Gilmore, revealed her true thoughts about the show in a tell-all book. In her memoir, “The Third Gilmore Girl,” Bishop wrote, “Alexis and I rarely hung out during our off-hours, but I thought the world of her; … Read more
“Gilmore Girls” alum Lauren Graham spent much of her Friday at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC, talking about her friendship with the late “Friends” actor Matthew Perry. Graham, who is currently on a second book tour for her 2022 memoir “Have I Told You This Already?,” told fans during a Q&A session that “it’s … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Welcome back to Stars Hollow. From April 3-13, Lauren Graham aka Lorelai Gilmore is going on a six-show ‘Have I Told You This Already Book Tour’ with actor … Read more
Be mine at TV time. Whether you’re snuggling up with your love, spending some time on yourself or opting to eat in to avoid the crowds, your favorite television characters can keep you company on this minor holiday. With only so many stories to be told, shows need as much inspiration as they can to … Read more
Matthew Perry and Lauren Graham had a special bond through the years, but the pair never dated — at least they never admitted that publicly. Perry, who died at age 54 on Saturday of an apparent drowning, shared a sweet photo of the “Gilmore Girls” alum in his 2022 memoir, “Friends, Lovers and the Big … Read more
“Gilmore Girls” star Adam Wylie was accused of shoplifting over $100 worth of merchandise at a California Target earlier this month. According to TMZ, the former child star was spotted by Target’s loss prevention team loading his cart with several health and beauty products alongside other items. Burbank Police later told the outlet that Wylie, … Read more