Bledel, Graham Reunite at Emmys to Present Comedy Writing Award

Lead Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham reunited onstage at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 14 to present the Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series award.

Nut Graf Marking the 25th anniversary of Gilmore Girls, the mother-daughter co-stars poked fun at the show’s modest budget and celebrated its enduring legacy with playful anecdotes and script-heavy praise.

Reunion on Stars Hollow Set Replica

  • The actresses stepped onto a front-porch set designed to evoke the fictional town of Stars Hollow.
  • Graham quipped that the original series “took the season of fall hostage,” while Bledel noted it was “actually a very small show” despite its autumnal dominance.

Budget Battles and Snow Stories

  • Graham recalled relying on leftover birthday cake from The Drew Carey Show due to limited funds.
  • Bledel and Graham reminisced about saving for a single snow episode only to have the ER crew wash it away.

Tribute to Writers and Fans

  • The pair introduced nominees before handing the award to The Studio, emphasizing the “great,” “big” and “terrifyingly lengthy scripts” that defined their series.
  • Social media buzzed as fans declared it once again “Gilmore Girls” season, ready for autumn re-watches.

What’s Next for Gilmore Girls

  • Though no formal reunion project has been announced beyond tonight’s ceremony, both stars expressed gratitude for the show’s impact and left open the possibility of future celebrations.