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Alexis Bledel
Alexis Bledel is best known for The Handmaid's Tale, Mad Men, Gilmore Girls and ER. Alexis Bledel was born on September 16, 1981. Alexis Bledel is 45 years old (born September 16, 1981).
- Born
- September 16, 1981 (45 years old)
- Place of birth
- Houston, Texas, USA
Biography
Kimberly Alexis Bledel (born September 16, 1981) is an American actress and model. She is known for her role as Rory Gilmore on the television series Gilmore Girls (2000–2007), and Emily Malek in The Handmaid's Tale (2017–2021). Bledel also had a recurring role in Mad Men in 2012 and reprised her role as Rory Gilmore in the Netflix reunion miniseries Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016).
Bledel made her feature film debut as Winnie Foster in the Disney live action adaptation of Tuck Everlasting (2002), and went on to appear in Sin City (2005), Post Grad (2009), and as Lena Kaligaris in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) and its sequel (2008).
Bledel has received various awards and nominations for her work. For her role in Gilmore Girls, she received nominations for Satellite, Teen Choice and Young Artist Awards. For her role in The Handmaid's Tale she has received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. She has also received three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Drama Series.
Bledel made her feature film debut as Winnie Foster in the Disney live action adaptation of Tuck Everlasting (2002), and went on to appear in Sin City (2005), Post Grad (2009), and as Lena Kaligaris in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) and its sequel (2008).
Bledel has received various awards and nominations for her work. For her role in Gilmore Girls, she received nominations for Satellite, Teen Choice and Young Artist Awards. For her role in The Handmaid's Tale she has received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. She has also received three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Drama Series.
Known for
Filmography
- 2017The Handmaid's TaleEmily Malek
- 2016Gilmore Girls: A Year in the LifeRory Gilmore
- 2014Us & ThemStacey
- 2014Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf
- 2013MotiveRobin Gould
- 2010ConanSelf
- 2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest
- 2009Killer in the FamilyNatalie Dunne
- 2007Mad MenBeth Dawes
- 2000Gilmore GirlsRory Gilmore
- 1999The Late Late Show with Craig KilbornSelf
- 1999Teen Choice AwardsSelf
- 1998TRL
- 1997The ViewSelf
- 1994ERDr. Julia Wise
- 1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest
- 1949The Emmy AwardsSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Alexis Bledel been in?
Alexis Bledel is best known for The Handmaid's Tale, Mad Men, Gilmore Girls and ER.
When was Alexis Bledel born?
Alexis Bledel was born on September 16, 1981. (Houston, Texas, USA)
How old is Alexis Bledel?
Alexis Bledel is 45 years old (born September 16, 1981).
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·