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Is anyone else a little disappointed that Alexis Bledel has not given any interviews since the announcement that Gilmore Girls is ending?
We’ve had several interviews now from Lauren Graham, in tv and print, but no comment from Alexis. Heck, we’ve even had Matt Czuchry give his thoughts on the situation.
I can understand that she might be upset. Or not. Perhaps she doesn’t want to be attacked. But, out of respect to the fans, I personally would like to see her commentary on the end of the show.
What do you think?
Tags: alexis bledel, gilmore girls, gilmore girls series finale
1213 days ago
I agree with you. If she didn’t want to answer a lot of questions, she could have released a quote or statement at least.
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1212 days ago
Well, from some of the comments I’ve read here, I’m sure she probably doesn’t want to be attacked! Geez, some of you sound like you’re out to kill the poor girl, simply because the show has run its course, and she – and other actresses – would like to be able to do other things without exhausting themselves.
Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the show. LOVE it. But the truth is, the past two seasons haven’t been all that great, for the most part. They’ve had their moments, but nothing like in the show’s earlier days.
And if you really think about it, Gilmore Girls without the “GIRLS” wouldn’t be as good. Rory can only make so many useless trips to Stars Hollow, right? We’re lucky they found a way to pull it off while she was in college. Having her drop everything and move to CALIFORNIA of all places, was not what Rory’s real character would want. If the show had progressed in that direction, we’d just see weeks and weeks of her missing her mom and her hometown and her friends. But she’s too big and goal-oriented to stay in Stars Hollow, so she’d have to move somewhere. And wherever she’d go, it’d make the show much different than what it once was.
Here lies the beauty of DVD. We’ll always have the ability to watch. :)
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1212 days ago
I do think we need to respect their decision. They were tired and frankly, it’s been showing for a long time. But what about some respect for the show that has made them what they are today (instead of going out with a bang, it’s going down in an athmosphere of sadness and bitterness, with a measly two weeks notice), for the people that have worked with them for seven years, who perhaps didn’t get the chance to properly say goodbye and process the end of the show (not knowing they were wrapping up the series instead of just the season; missing out on a lot of money, as starting on a new show (for Kirk, Sookie, Michel, Luke …) will almost necessarily mean starting at a lower pay-rate), respect for the fans who have been miserable for quite some time but stuck with the show out of loyalty and the hope for better things to come. I do respect their decision, and that Rory’s graduation is the logical time to end this series. But had Lauren and Alexis been more straightforward from the beginning, had they not beaten about the bush for so long, this show might have had the ’satisfying’ closure that it, and we deserve!
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1212 days ago
I think what bothers me the most is how everyone including the CW is saying that the show was cancelled. No network cancels thier highest rated show. Lauren and Alexys did not wnat to do it anymore. The CW offered them a lot more money and a 13 episode season and they still would not sign new contracts. So how can they call it a cancelation? I think it is more acurate to say that the lead actors QUIT!!!! Now maybe I am wrong about this since I am just going on what I have read. I just don’t see any logic in it. I think that is why Alexys is not making any comments. She knows that if the truth were told it is her fault the series is not returning. Again this is just my opinion.
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1212 days ago
I think what bothers me the most is how everyone including the CW is saying that the show was cancelled. No network cancels thier highest rated show. Lauren and Alexys did not want to do it anymore. The CW offered them a lot more money and a 13 episode season and they still would not sign new contracts. So how can they call it a cancelation? I think it is more acurate to say that the lead actors QUIT!!!! Now maybe I am wrong about this since I am just going on what I have read. I just don’t see any logic in it. I think that is why Alexys is not making any comments. She knows that if the truth were told it is her fault the series is not returning. Again this is just my opinion.
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1212 days ago
Karen – it doesn’t matter what the reason behind it is. If a show will no longer be on the air, the rightful term is “cancelled.” I understand you’re upset, and I understand WHY you’re upset. But in all honesty, the term “cancelled” is being applied because…that’s what it is. :)
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1212 days ago
So I guess Seinfeld, and Friends and Raymond were all cancelled as well. Hmmmmm Wonder why those networks didn’t call it that.
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1212 days ago
This last year was not the same and I think Alexis and Lauren didnt want to put all of the time and enery into it if it was not going to be the show that it was before Amy left. I think if the CW would have given Amy 2 more seasons like she asked for, we would be gearing up to watch Season 8, so blame the CW not Alexis and lauren.
I think Alexis is a very shy and private person and she doens’t want to face angry fans who blame her for the show being over. She had her reasons even if it was her fault for the show ending.
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1212 days ago
I´m not blaming anyone for the end of GG
And of course everyone of us knew that it would not air forever like ER but what makes me feel so bad is the way it ended
other shows which are that awesome know that there is an ending an they just try to do what is worth it
I remember when friends ended and I think that was just great cuz it really was a good ending for every fan but with GG it was just a season ending and whatever is coming in the last episode I know it just won´t end the story as it deserves
plus the most ennoying thing is what they (network) has done … let us hope that there will be a next season with probably all the storylines end in a respectful way BUT THAN ..cancelled !!!
I was shocked and I probably will be for a long time
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1212 days ago
well i honestly dont think AB is that great of an actress. its a wonder she landed the job in the first place. whatever the reason the show is over, well i guess we just got to move on. the last 2 seasons were so-so anyway, so you won’t be missing much. time to turn to another tv show.
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1211 days ago
Here is what I think about who owes who what.
The actors owe their fans the best performance they are capable of giving.
The actors owe their fans, who take a studio tour or happen to be on location, their politeness in acknowledging the fan. Just as I would in my municipal office if a resident would come in for business or otherwise.
I do not believe an actor has to engage in any type of conversation, other than a smile, while they are at a grocery store buying milk, etc. While I do believe that is part of the stardom package (recognition), there are too many security issues to be considered. I think fans should also be respectful of certain situations and not approach, unless they seem approachable.
Mmes. Graham & Bledel are ready to move on. It is that simple.
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1209 days ago
I am really disappointed with alexis, she looks like a coward playing it low and cool. i really think us fans desirve some feedback from her. its not right.
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1209 days ago
“I am really disappointed with alexis, she looks like a coward playing it low and cool. i really think us fans desirve some feedback from her. its not right.”
Alexis does not own us anything, she did her job. Alexis has always been private and like it or not you have to respect.
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1209 days ago
“I am really disappointed with alexis, she looks like a coward playing it low and cool. i really think us fans desirve some feedback from her. its not right.”
Alexis does not own us anything, she did her job. Alexis has always been private and like it or not you have to respect it.
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1208 days ago
Never fear. She’ll be on Letterman next Friday (5/25). Hopefully she’ll offer her side of the story.
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1203 days ago
Slar -
Thanks for the info on the Letterman interview – I’ve been looking everywhere for some word from Alexis – even though she most likely won’t go into detail about the end of the show. Her other interviews with Letterman were about her family and promoting her movies, but at least she hasn’t gone into hiding – Everyone is just being too cruel – We seem to hold actors to a higher standard than we would tolerate ourselves in our careers! Bottom line, she’s young – if the work was that exhausting or she was unable to have time to enjoy life, or spend time on relationships or with family – she is right to move on – those are the really important things in life, and won’t be around forever. Put yourselves in her place – is there anyone out there who would sacrifice their personal happiness for a job, or worse, millions of people who don’t even know you, yet who turn on you the moment you stand up for yourself ? Give the girl a break!
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1086 days ago
I totally agree with you vicki. She started GG’s when she was like 18. When i was 18, i was hanging out with friends all day, getting my acceptance letters. She was working 12 hour days FOR THE NEXT 7 YEARS OF HER LIFE. Wow, that is truly amazing stamina. She is beautiful, sweet, and kindhearted, and i am glad she is moving on with her life. I hope to see great things from her in the future. On the regards of privacy, i wouldnt want millions of people knowing what i was doing with my life. I can hardly tell my sister i drink coffee now after 20 years of being against it (dont ask, i know what ur thinking). I dont blame her if she doesnt want to do a season 8 although i would really like to see a s.8. Do what Rory told all of Stars Hollow to do when she was going off to college and Taylor wanted her to be the Ice Cream Queen…she got up and said “Get off my back.” She did it well and she should probably do it again, but as Alexis. We all just wish Alexis reads her fan mail. Never happens tho, its “creepy.”
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1086 days ago
I think we should give her and Lauren a break. I accept their opinion not coming back for an 8th season. The 7th season was a great end. I never imagined Lorelai as a wife or Rory. I think Rory is too young to get married. I don’t need an end.
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1084 days ago
i’m only on 2005 season where she just meets Logan and jumps off the 4 story platform with an umbrella. Its getting good…she’s havin a hard time spending time with Dean and is finding the “bad” side of her. You can tell she’s fallin for Logan. I wonder what happens with that story she was suppose to write.
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1078 days ago
okay yea, she is totally falling for logan, but Marty…he fell for her a long time ago. That will create complications for sure. I’m guessing Rory and Logan play a little get-back-at-the-other game. Then they finally realize they really like eachother. I’m just about to see the one where Rory helps Logan with his news paper, and her grandparents get back together. Cant wait to see what happens next!!!
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1213 days ago
I would also like to hear from Amy! I want to know those last four words!
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1213 days ago
“AB probably does not give a good interview (having seen her do one)”
Judging by the sad and pathetic mentality some people on the board have, you can’t blame her for not wanting to talk to the fans. The same fans who have attacked her for no reason because their favorite show was ending, despite the fact that the show was dragging itself along for two seasons.
She owns the fans nothings.
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1213 days ago
Susan, I wouldn’t hold your breath on that one. I know that shows like Seventh Heaven came back, but I think that all the actors and people on the show really want it to be over. I know it’s sad, but I think that is just the way it is.
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1213 days ago
i know, i was mad and i felt bad after i posted it, but i do have a reason to be mad, we did get a lot of hope that it was coming back and suddenly, it wasnt.. i’m just upset that Gilmore Girls is really ending and we are not getting ,well i dont want to say it because it is a spoiler. i know i was harsh, but i have a reason to be mad
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1213 days ago
Thanks meme. Hopefully all you Gilmore fans will stick around to hear what our beloved cast members are doing over the years. I’ll keep the site updated so long as you guys enjoy it :)
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1213 days ago
YAY!!
I was wondering what was gonna happen to the site.
One idea I had, though I don’t know about it, was continuing the Gilmore tradition. For everyone that has the DVDs, we could start from the pilot and watch every Tuesday that Gilmore Girls would usually be on, and we could talk about it or whatever.
Just something I was thinking about. Doesn’t have to happen or anything, just an idea.
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1213 days ago
To Molly: Judging by your response, have you never read anything at all about Ms. Bledel and her dislike for interviews and people approaching her just to say hi?
I don’t blame her or anyone else for the demise of GG. I would just like to see a “Dorothy Parker” roundtable discussion by the whole cast after the last episode.
Chill out….this is suppose to be fun and not accusatory.
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1212 days ago
that sounds really good I thought about that also.
Arieanna thanks soo much for telling me that I was wondering that myself thank you……… and that comes from all the Gilmore Girls Fans out there
I will always love Gilmore Girls!
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