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Gilmore Girls’ Lauren Graham Reveals Where Lorelai and Luke Currently Stand
Oy with the spinoffs already.
While some of the most iconic shows on television—looking at you, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and The Simpsons—once began as spinoffs, it’s not often that the magic of the original show is able to be replicated. And that’s why Gilmore Girls stars Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson aren’t convinced that a spinoff about Stars Hollow’s iconic residents would work.
Though for Scott, it took a conversation with the then-president of the show’s network, Warner Bros., to realize why a Gilmore Girls spinoff—including one set at his character Luke Danes’ diner—would always feel like it was missing something.
“I brought this up to Peter Roth once advocating for my own spinoff,” the Sullivan’s Crossing star told E! News in an exclusive joint interview with Lauren, “and he told me something steeped in TV history wisdom. He said, ‘Scott, people would miss the other characters so much, because the show is so chock full of rich, wonderful characters.’”
“And boy was that a smart thing to say,” Scott, 66, continued, “because he nailed it.”
For her part, Lauren pointed to how a popular way of revisiting beloved shows has been through prequel series, noting, “You could do the high school Lorelai.”
Or, of course, a jump ahead in time.
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“We’re talking about this as if it's like The Hobbit or something, which I’m not sure it is,” she continued, “but I think the way other universes have dealt with that question is just going back or forward.”
And while many Gilmore Girls fans would be thrilled by the prospect of seeing young Lorelai making her way to Stars Hollow, Lauren pointed out that there would still be plenty of obstacles to overcome, adding, “Then you have the problem of you got to cast young Babette and younger Miss Patty, so I don't know.”
Certainly, the spinoff conundrum means that, for now, we’ll just rewatch and appreciate all seven seasons of Gilmore Girls—which ran 2000 to 2007—and its 2016 four-part revival A Year in the Life, not to mention Lauren and Scott’s new ad for Walmart, which gives a glimpse into Lorelai and Luke’s life now.
Indeed, the sweet clip—which is full of Easter eggs ranging from the iconic gazebo to deliveryman Kirk (Sean Gunn)—sees the beloved Gilmore Girls couple stronger than ever as they head into the holiday season, firmly proving Lauren’s assurance to E! that “they're definitely still together.”
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“I don't know what sort of grandchildren situation there might be,” she continued, “but I think we're living happily in town.”
Since A Year in the Life debuted on Netflix, fans have been clamoring for another official check-in with Lorelai and Luke—not to mention see how motherhood is treating Rory Gilmore (Alexis Bledel) and learn once and for all who the father of her baby is. (After all, it’s a question that much like the debate of Rory’s best boyfriend has taken on a life of its own.)
And while Lauren said she’ll “play this character given any opportunity,” the 57-year-old also admitted what it would take for the cast—and creator Amy Sherman-Palladino—to reunite for more revival episodes.
“I think at this point it's the same what it would take that got us back together last time,” the Parenthood alum explained, “which that it is a creative step forward, and that it would be giving fans what they want while honoring what we did already.”
While we keep our fingers crossed that day arrives soon, keep reading to see where Lorelai and Luke land on E!'s official ranking of all the Gilmore Girls couples.
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19. Lorelai and Digger
He sued her father. He almost destroyed Luke and Lorelai's burgeoning relationship. He went by the nickname Digger. What more do we need to say?
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18. Dean and Lindsay
They got married impulsively as teenagers (what a fun trope, said no one ever!) and then he promptly cheated on her. The only thing she got out of this marriage was disappointment and a mean meatloaf recipe.
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17. Lorelai and Max Medina
We still can't believe a proposal with a thousand yellow daisies was wasted on a dud like Max Medin-ugh.
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16. Luke and Nicole
Remember that time Luke randomly married Nicole on a cruise ship? And then she cheated on him? Yeah, we try to forget about it, too.
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15. Paris and Asher Fleming
Ick.
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14. Rory and Tristan
Sorry, but the fact that he called her Mary (you know, Virgin Mary?) still creeps us out.
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13. Luke and Rachel
Rachel was Luke's first love, whose dreams were just too big for Stars Hollow. She was super-sweet and pushed Luke to realize his feelings for Lorelai. Thanks, girl!
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12. Lane and Zack
OK, hear us out: Lane deserved more than Zack, who was a convenient filler for the void left by Adam Brody's exit. Sorry, not sorry. He's the rebound, NOT THE ONE.
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11. Kirk and Lulu
Two weirdos, one weird relationship. Not the most epic of romances, but she did deal with his night terrors. So, true love.
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10. Lane and Dave Rygalski
Dave was definitely the one that got away (or, you know, ran off to become Seth Cohen on The O.C.). Come on, he inscribed his bible, with "This bible belongs to God but is being borrowed by Dave Rygalski." Swoon City, population: us.
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9. Lorelai and Christopher
You never forget your first love...but that doesn't mean you should continue an on-and-off relationship for over a decade. While we liked Christopher, we didn't love these two together, especially when they thought it was OK to run off and get married without Rory (their daughter!) being there. Unforgivable.
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8. Paris and Doyle
Fact: These two could take over and run their own country. They were made for each other.
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7. Babette and Moury
Sigh, the unsung heroes of Stars Hollow also made up its most solid couple that flew so under the radar you often forgot about them...until you needed a cup of sugar from next door.
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6. Rory and Dean
Yes, he made her a car and was her first love. But he also cheated on his wife with Rory. Talk about a great way to lose your virginity. Basically, Dean was ruined for us. Still, their quick reunion during A Year in the Life was random, nostalgic and bittersweet in only the way a catch-up session with your childhood sweetheart can be.
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5. Rory and Logan
She made him a better person, and he helped her learn what she really wanted to do with her life. Often over-shadowed by Rory's two other major love interests, Logan is the dark horse among Gilmore's guys...and possibly Rory's (spoiler alert!) baby daddy?! We're going to need another revival STAT.
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4. Rory and Jess
Of all Rory's love interests, he was the one that challenged (and frustrated) her the most. The classic bad boy. If only they had met later in life...and watching their brief interaction during the Netflix revival just proved how potent their chemistry still is.
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3. Sookie and Jackson
While Lorelai and Rory's love lives were unpredictable and (deliciously) wrought, there was something so sweet and simple about Sookie and Jackson's love story. You always argue over produce with the one you love!
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2. Luke and Lorelai
"Will you just stand still?" Fact: These two had the best and most-earned first kiss in the history of first kisses. And everything else was pretty epic, too. (Let's just all pretend April Nardini, Luke's daughter, never showed up and ruined everything, mmmkay?)
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1. Richard and Emily
Emily: "No! I did not sign on to your dying. And it is not going to happen. Not tonight, not for a very long time. In fact, I demand to go first. Do I make myself clear?"
Richard: "Yes, Emily. You may go first."
Oh, how much more significance this exchange from the series' original took on in the revival after the 2014 death of star Edward Herrmann. BRB, SOBBING FOREVER.
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