Entering into the year 2000 was a pretty stressful time if anyone can remember back that far. However, our worries were short-lived. Not only did we all survive Y2K, but the first season of Gilmore Girls also premiered in 2000. At this point in time, it is safe to say that there will never EVER be another Gilmore Girls. Of course, the creator has gone on to gift us other treasures like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, but still, Gilmore Girls is totally one of a kind.
To really appreciate this series as much as possible, we are going behind-the-scenes to find out exactly what it was like to live in Stars Hollow (or at least what it was like to pretend to live there). All together now: "Where You Lead...."
15 The Obscure Pop Culture References Confused The Stars As Much As The Viewers
The neverending pop culture references are only one of the many things that make Gilmore Girls so amazing. However, even die-hard fans have to admit that some of them were too obscure to catch the first time around. Actress Alexis Bledel admitted to Entertainment Weekly that no explanations were ever given to them, so most of the time, she didn't catch them either.
14 Jess Was Written Into The Script To Purposely Keep Lorelai And Luke Apart
If you're one of the many members of Team Jess, this one might sting a bit. Jess was not actually written into the script because Rory needed a better love interest, but instead, as a way to keep Luke and Lorelai apart! Creator Amy Sherman-Palladino confessed that Jess was in fact created as an obstacle for the two stubborn lovers.
13 Keiko Agena Was Closer To Lorelai's Age IRL Than Lane's
Once the reunion aired on Netflix, it was obvious that Keiko Agena (Lane) hadn't aged a day. However, it is interesting to find out that when the original series premiered, Agena was already 27 years old. We would never have been able to tell, but she's actually only 6 years younger than Lauren Graham.
12 While Rory And Lorelai Could Never Survive Without Coffee, Alexis Bledel Actually Can't Stand The Stuff
As weird as it may sound, this one does add up. Alexis Bledel had just turned 19 when she was cast as Rory Gilmore. While most would consider that old enough to be drinking coffee, it's understandable that a teen wouldn't like the taste. According to The Whisp, Rory's coffee cup was usually filled with Coke, as she didn't care for the hard stuff.
11 In The Initial Plan, Luke's Character Was Actually A Woman Named Daisy
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Amy Sherman-Palladino revealed that Luke was never actually meant to be such a major part of the series. In fact, he was originally meant to be a woman named Daisy. She was quoted "[The network] came to me and said we need another guy, so I literally just took a character and changed the name, didn’t even change any of the dialogue because I’m that lazy."
10 The Creator Was Inspired By A Real-Life Small Town In Washington, Connecticut
It may come as a tough blow, but Stars Hollow is not actually a real place. However, according to the creator of the series herself, it was inspired by a small town she once drove through with her husband. "We're driving by, and people are slowing down saying, 'Excuse me, where is the pumpkin patch?'" Yup, sounds like Stars Hollow to us!
9 Windward Circle: The Jess Spin-Off That Almost Was
It doesn't take a genius to realize a spin-off for Jess was in the works. There was an entire episode devoted to showing him starting his life over in the Venice Beach area. The plan was for the spin-off to be called Windward Circle, but unfortunately, the project was just too costly.
8 Paris As Rory?!
That's right, the extremely talented actress who brought Paris Geller to life, actually auditioned for the role of Rory first. While Sherman-Palladino didn't like her for the part, she knew she had to develop something for her. Actress Liza Weil confessed to having nerves about the role initially, "I love Paris now, and I've always loved her, but it was scary to be a judgmental, mean girl."
7 If The Final Season Wasn't Your Favorite, That Could Be Because The Original Creators Were No Longer Involved
As spectacular as the 4-part revival was, many fans agree that the final season of the original series was not up to par with the first 6. This is due to the fact that creator/writer Amy Sherman-Palladino was no longer attached to the show. However, she did return for Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.
6 Jackson Almost Wasn't A Series Regular
Sookie and Jackson were #CoupleGoals way before Luke and Lorelai ever got together. However, when Jackson was first written into the script, he was only given a 3 episode story arc. Obviously, the creators saw the chemistry between Jackson Douglas and Melissa McCarthy and just kept him coming back for more!
