Alexis Bledel

Alexis Bledel is an American actress and model best known for her work in television. She achieved fame as Rory Gilmore on "Gilmore Girls" and won an Emmy for "The Handmaid's Tale."

Alexis Bledel was born on September 16, 1981, in Houston, Texas. Her father is Argentine, and her mother, of Mexican descent, raised her in a Spanish-speaking household.

She attended St. Agnes Academy in Houston and later studied at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Her early theater involvement helped shape her acting career.

Alexis Bledel married actor Vincent Kartheiser in June 2014. They had a son in 2015 but began divorce proceedings in August 2022.

Bledel's career took off with "Gilmore Girls," and she later starred in "The Handmaid's Tale," among other films and series, showcasing her versatility.

Her notable productions include "Gilmore Girls," and "The Handmaid's Tale," alongside films like "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" and "Tuck Everlasting."