What was the reaction to the "Gilmore Girls" revival finale?

According to Lauren Graham, the finale was "polarizing" but she says she "was having the time of her life" working on the revival.

Who attended Lauren Graham's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony?

The ceremony was attended by "Gilmore Girls" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, as well as co-stars Kelly Bishop, Matt Czuchry, Scott Patterson, and Yanic Truesdale.

What happened at the end of the "Gilmore Girls" revival?

The revival ended with the revelation that Rory Gilmore, played by Alexis Bledel, was pregnant, though the father's identity was left ambiguous.

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"Gilmore Girls" Star Lauren Graham Honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

4 Oct

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Summary

Lauren Graham reflects on "Gilmore Girls" revival being "polarizing" but says she had "the time of her life"
Rory Gilmore revealed to be pregnant at the end of the revival series
Emotional tributes from "Gilmore Girls" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and co-stars at Graham's star ceremony

"Gilmore Girls" Star Lauren Graham Honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

On October 4th, 2025, beloved "Gilmore Girls" star Lauren Graham was honored with a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony was attended by the show's creator, Amy Sherman-Palladino, as well as several of Graham's former co-stars, including Kelly Bishop, Matt Czuchry, Scott Patterson, and Yanic Truesdale.

In her speech, Graham reflected on the polarizing reaction to the 2016 "Gilmore Girls" revival, which continued the story of the Gilmore family following the death of patriarch Richard, played by the late Edward Herrmann. Graham said she "was having the time of her life" working on the revival and felt the episodes were "really beautiful." However, she admitted she did not "exactly understand why" the finale was so divisive among fans.