Kimberly Alexis Bledel (born September 16, 1981) is an American actress and fashion model. She is best known for her role as Rory Gilmore in the television series Gilmore Girls.

Early life

Bledel was born in Houston, Texas. Her mother, Nanette Dozier, is Mexican, and her father is Argentinian.Alexis Bledel Biography (1981-)
She has a younger brother, as well as an adopted younger sister. Her first language is Spanish, and she did not learn English until she began school.www.dvdtown.com/news/a-chat-with-alexis-bledel/29 Bledel's mother encouraged her to try community theater when she was a child to overcome her shyness. She attended St. Agnes Academy in Houston.