Alexis Bledel Overview

Although Houston, Texas native Alexis Bledel spent hours in front of a camera prior to landing the starring role of Rory in the highly acclaimed television series Gilmore Girls, it was as a model, appearing before a still camera. When she was eight years old, Bledel's parents encouraged her to try out for a local community theater, in the hope that performing on stage would help the little girl overcome her shyness. She spent the next few years appearing in productions such as Our Town, The... See All