Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Model, Television actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Eye Color
Blue
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Political Party
Democratic Party
Languages
English
Spouse
Vincent Kartheiser (2014-2022)
Partner
Milo Ventimiglia
Children
1 child: Jeffrey Kartheiser
Residences
New York
Education
New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Saint Agnes Academy
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < French < Latin < Ancient Greek (Ἀλέξιος)
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 17
Notable
First credit at age 17 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
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Year context
Born in 1981 -- Reagan inaugurated; first Space Shuttle launch; AIDS identified; Ronald Reagan was US president
Year 1981 →
Career
Career spanning 18 years (1998-2016)
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (13)
AWARDS (3)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
2017
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
2017
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Primetime Emmy Awards
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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.
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How old is Alexis Bledel?
Alexis Bledel is 44 years old, born on .
Where was Alexis Bledel born?
Alexis Bledel was born in Houston, Texas, USA.
What movies or shows has Alexis Bledel been in?
Alexis Bledel has 13 credits in our database. Notable titles include Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016), Parts per Billion (2014), Remember Sunday (2013), Girl Walks into a Bar (2011), Violet & Daisy (2011).
What is Alexis Bledel known for?
Alexis Bledel is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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