'Gilmore Girls' Stars and Their Super-Cute Canine Companions
Given that the 2000s dramedy Gilmore Girls is my ultimate comfort show, you best believe I’m thrilled about the recent announcement that there’s an official documentary about the beloved series in the works. In celebration of some brand new Gilmore Girls content, we thought we’d showcase some of the show’s biggest dog lovers.
Without further ado, here is the cast of Gilmore Girls and their canine companions.
Lauren Graham
The one and only Lorelai Gilmore, Lauren Graham was a devoted dog mom to a lovely lady named Mochi. However, during an appearance on a 2021 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the actress explained that the pup had “a lot of medical issues and needed quite a few surgeries,” causing her to seek out help from a "wonderful rehab lady” who lived on a farm.
"Over time it became clear that not only was she very happy on this farm with Anita [the "rehab lady"], but she fell in love with another [dog]," said the Parenthood star. "She really fell in love... to the degree to which she would come back to me on the weekends and cry, like she missed her so much."
Due to her dog’s desire to be with the other dog, Graham decided to give Mochi to Anita.
“They really became companions and partners, so she was better off there in addition to living with Anita who would just take better care of her needs. So it worked out great but wow, it was quite a year. A happy ending,” shared the actress.
Jared Padalecki
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Unfortunately, Jared Padalecki portrayed Rory’s (Alexis Bledel) worst boyfriend, Dean Forester. Fortunately, the Supernatural star seems to be a fantastic pup parent. In May 2021, the actor took to Instagram to announce that he and his wife, Genevieve Padalecki, adopted a gorgeous Golden Retriever named Bridger.
Melissa McCarthy
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Before Melissa McCarthy cemented herself as a comedy legend, she played Lorelai’s bubbly best friend, Sookie St. James. In a 2018 interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Bridesmaid actress spoke about her two adorable Golden Retrievers, Homer and Harper. She explained that what they lack in common sense, they make up with their very handsome looks.
“They’re pretty, they are not very bright, I love them dearly but it’s like living with models. They’re not that smart, and you know what? They don’t have to be. Because everyone just gives them things because they’re pretty. It’s like they’ll never come out of that cycle,” joked McCarthy.
Adam Brody
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Most Gilmore Girl fans will agree that Adam Brody’s Dave Rygalski wins the title of best romantic partner of all Stars Hollow. Brody and his wife Leighton Meester are proud pup parents to two canine companions.
Alex Borstein
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Marvelous Mrs. Maisel actress Alex Borstein appeared as various characters, including Drella, Miss Celine, and Doris in Gilmore Girls. The actress has an adorable furry friend, who appears to be a Yorkshire Terrier.