Alexis Bledel is a Hollywood actress and producer. According to Teen People magazine, in 2002, she made it into the top ten hottest young stars following her role as Rory Gilmore in the TV series "Gilmore Girls" directed by Jamie Babbit.
Alexis Bledel
When Bledel starred as Ryden Malby in the dramedy "Post Grad" directed by Vicky Jenson, her life and career rapidly changed.
Childhood and Family
The little girl born in the fall of 1981 in Houston to Nanette Dozier and Martin Bledel was named Kimberly Alexis Bledel. On her father's side, her ancestors were Germans, Danes, and Anglo-Americans. Her mother, a native of Phoenix, grew up in Guadalajara, and then her family moved to Mexico City.
Alexis Bledel as a child
From childhood, Kim (as her family still calls her to this day) spoke Spanish. Despite her beauty, she was shy and even introverted, which seriously worried her parents who surrounded her with care and love.
While attending St. Agnes Academy, at the age of 8, Kim began attending a drama studio at her mother's insistence to overcome her shyness. Hardworking, responsible, and also talented, she became part of the production "Our Town," and then performed in the play "The Wizard of Oz."
Alexis Bledel as a teen
The stage for the productions was provided by a Houston shopping center. It was there that Kimberly was offered a job by a talent agent from a modeling agency. This was another step on her way to a future career.
Alexis Bledel at the start of her career
After completing high school, Kim enrolled in Page Parkes Center where she studied acting and learned the intricacies of the modeling business. At the age of 18, she moved to New York to pursue a university education and graduate from the legendary Tisch School of the Arts, whose alumni include notable figures like Martin Scorsese, Lady Gaga, and the Baldwin brothers, Alec and William.
Acting Career
Alexis's film career began with a small role as a student in Wes Anderson's dramatic comedy "Rushmore," filmed in her hometown. She introduced herself using her middle name during the auditions.
Aspiring actress Alexis Bledel
However, the true start of her artistic biography was the character Lorelai "Rory" Leigh Gilmore she created in the TV series "Gilmore Girls" by Amy Sherman-Palladino, which aired for seven years on The WB network.
Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel in 'Gilmore Girls'
Lauren Graham played Alexis's on-screen mother. The lives of the cheerful mother and daughter living together in a small town are intertwined with the fates of other characters, portrayed by Keiko Agena, Scott Patterson, and Kelly Bishop.
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The show was nominated several times for a Golden Globe and Emmy Awards and made it into the top hundred TV shows of the century. According to Bledel, this role reflected her own self, through which she expressed her character and relationship with her parents.
A significant role in Alexis's acting career was Winnie Foster in the fantasy drama "Tuck Everlasting" by Jay Russell. Her co-star was Jonathan Jackson, who played the immortal young man her character falls in love with. Another actor in the project, Scott Bairstow, was so eager to participate in "Tuck Everlasting" that he agreed to work without a salary.
Alexis Bledel in 'Tuck Everlasting'
In 2005 and 2008, she played the smart and modest Lena, one of four close friends, in the comedy about female friendship "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" and its sequel.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2: Alexis Bledel & Blake Lively Interview
After some time and a few minor film roles, Bledel joined a cast of Hollywood A-listers – Bruce Willis, Jessica Alba, Mickey Rourke, and Benicio Del Toro. In Robert Rodriguez's thriller "Sin City," the actress played Becky, a prostitute. The project gave her the opportunity to walk the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, where the film won an award for its visual effects. The actress described her character as "a very professional prostitute. She carries a weapon and can always kick ass."
Alexis Bledel in 'Sin City'
Next, Alexis landed leading roles in two romantic dramas. Critics noted her comedic talent in Zachary Adler's "I'm Reed Fish," where she played the impulsive Kate Peterson, the protagonist's former lover (played by Jay Baruchel).
A scene from 'I'm Reed Fish'
After that, she portrayed Beth Vest form 'The Good Guy', a successful young woman torn between two men – a successful Wall Street broker, Tommy (Scott Porter), and a colleague, Daniel (Bryan Greenberg).
Audiences also remembered her as Ryden Malby in the comedic drama "Post Grad" by Vicky Jenson, where she once again showcased her considerable comedic talent. Alongside Zach Gilford, Michael Keaton, and Jane Lynch, she brilliantly plays a college graduate with grand plans who faces reality and life's twists.
Alexis Bledel in 'Post Grad'
By this time, the actress had finished filming "Gilmore Girls" and was invited to join the cast of the new series "Mad Men" (six Emmy Awards, four Golden Globes).
Alexis Bledel in 'Mad Men'
Bledel took on a different role in the Canadian dramatic thriller "The Kate Logan Affair" by Noël Mitrani. The main character, Kate, is a policewoman striving to prove she is no less capable than her male colleagues. French actor Laurent Lucas starred alongside her. Bledel also tried her hand at the crime drama "Violet & Daisy" by Geoffrey Fletcher, playing the role of a contract killer.
Alexis Bledel in 'The Kate Logan Affair'
Her role as the "bride" Kitty in the film "Jenny's Wedding" by Mary Agnes Donoghue, filmed amidst the legalization of same-sex marriages, was quite distinctive. Katherine Heigl played her on-screen bride. Bledel described it as an interesting experience and memorable shoot.
A scene from 'Jenny's Wedding'
Bledel's role as the waitress Molly in the drama "Remember Sunday" by Jeff Bleckner was equally memorable. She played a girl who is loved by the main character Gus (Zachary Levi), who falls in love with her anew every day…
Alexis Bledel and Zachary Levi
When casting the lead actors for the erotic thriller "Fifty Shades of Grey," over 50,000 internet users signed a petition for Alexis Bledel and Matt Bomer to play Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey. Fans of the original novel expressed their dissatisfaction when Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan were cast instead.
Meanwhile, Bledel was offered a role in the dystopian series "The Handmaid's Tale" by Mike Barker and Kari Skogland. In the series, she appears as Dr. Emily Malek.
Alexis Bledel's Personal Life
In 2000, Alexis fell in love with actor Jared Padalecki, whom she dated for almost two years. However, the young couple were not ready for anything more serious and decided to part as friends. Yet, it's possible that their breakup was due to another movie actor.
Alexis and Jared Padalecki
While filming the TV series "Gilmore Girls," the actress met Milo Ventimiglia. Milo and Alexis fell in love and were together for about four years. To the disappointment of fans, the couple split up without commenting on their decision.
Alexis Bledel with Milo Ventimiglia
The next man in Alexis's life was British actor Jon Paul, but their relationship lasted no more than a year.
After some time, while shooting the series "Mad Men," Alexis met Vincent Kartheiser. They dated for eleven months, then got engaged, and in 2014 the couple got married.
Vincent Kartheiser and Alexis Bledel
Both adore their three-year-old son Luke Danes, who was born in 2015.
In 2022, it was announced that Alexis and Vincent were getting divorced. According to a source close to the couple, over eight years of marriage they had gradually grown apart, and Vincent "had always been a lone wolf."
Alexis Bledel Now
After a period of stagnation, the year 2019 brought the actress a leading female role in John Stalberg's dramatic thriller "Crypto". She brilliantly played Katie, a young woman involved in a mysterious crypto-currency art sale.
Alexis Bledel in 2024
Bledel's plans include filming "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 3", but it is still unknown who will direct the movie and whether all the close friends will return. The script for the third film was written by Ann Brashares. In addition to returning to the big screen, Alexis enjoys raising her son, loves to travel, and read.
Gilmore Girls Reunion ft. Alexis Bledel, Lauren Graham, Kelly Bishop & More
Rooted in literature, the actress maintains a connection with the charity "First Book", which distributes books to the needy. Remaining somewhat shy, Kimberly Alexis does not like giving interviews and does not follow websites dedicated to her work and life.
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