WATCH: The ‘Gilmore Girls’ Reunite at the 2025 Emmy Awards

Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham, two of television’s most beloved stars, have reunited as presenters at the 2025 Emmy Awards. Their onstage moment comes as “Gilmore Girls” celebrates its 25th anniversary, with all seven seasons now streaming on Hallmark Channel.

The hit series first premiered on The WB in 2000 before wrapping on The CW in 2007. It followed single mom Lorelai Gilmore, played by Graham, and her whip-smart daughter Rory, played by Bledel. Their mother-daughter bond, paired with the cozy charm of Stars Hollow, turned the show into a cultural touchstone that still resonates with fans around the world.

‘Gilmore Girls’ Icons Return to the Emmy Stage

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Bledel and Graham’s Emmy reunion became one of the most talked-about moments of the night. Watch the video:

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Fans were eager to see the actresses together again as they stepped into the spotlight more than two decades after the series first aired.

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Why ‘Gilmore Girls’ Still Wins Hearts

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Even nearly 20 years after its finale, “Gilmore Girls” continues to win the hearts of both old and new audiences. The series, set in the fictional town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, follows Lorelai as she runs the Dragonfly Inn while raising her ambitious daughter Rory, who dreams of attending an Ivy League university.

The show’s mix of fast-paced dialogue, heartfelt relationships, and small-town charm has helped it endure. Its themes of family, love, and friendship still resonate deeply, making it more than just nostalgic TV.

With all seven seasons streaming on Hallmark Channel, a new generation of viewers is discovering Lorelai and Rory’s world. Longtime fans also have a cozy way to revisit Stars Hollow.

To mark the milestone, Hallmark has released special anniversary merchandise, including colorful appetizer plates and a tea towel that reads, “My Heart Is Home in Stars Hollow.” The collection highlights how “Gilmore Girls” is more than a show. It is a lasting cultural touchstone that continues to feel like home.