Alexis Bledel - actress of films and series

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Few people know, but American actress Alexis Bledel was born Kimberly, and Alexis was her middle name. But once in Hollywood, the girl decided that it was the combination of her middle name and last name that would be better imprinted in her memory, and since then, in the credits of the films in which Bledel starred, she is recorded exclusively as Alexis. Now she is a popular and sought-after actress, who starred in both popular TV series and feature films that are shown at the box office around the world.

Childhood and youth

The future actress was born in Texas, in one of the largest cities in the state called Houston. Alexis is of Danish, German and English ancestry, so her appearance from childhood was somewhat atypical among other Americans. She grew up as a very shy and modest girl, so her parents decided to send her to a theater group. They believed that there their daughters would help to open up and find themselves. And so it happened. In the circle, the girl was helped to become more relaxed, openly express her feelings and stop being shy of other people.

Alexis started acting in amateur theaterthe main roles in performances, and many noted her talent. The girl herself really liked to play different characters, and she completely devoted herself to this business, but did not forget about her studies. Bledel was always a good student and didn't let anything interfere with her academic performance. One day, a representative of a young talent agency came to town looking for children with great potential, and Bledel interested him. He offered her and her parents a contract that would get Alexis a job as a catalog model. It was the first step on the road to glory. After that, she entered the school of modeling and acting.

Career start

While studying at a specialized school, Alexis Bledel studied cinematography and acting in depth. The students of this school were often given preference for casting in various series, and that is how Alexis was approved for the role of Rory Gilmore in the new series Gilmore Girls. The series about the ordinary life of a mother and daughter quickly gained popularity in the United States after the pilot episode, and this role became Alexis' debut on television and brought her worldwide fame. For a novice actress, this image was easy. Bledel herself often said that Rory Gilmore is her personification, and they are similar in everything - from studies to relationships with their parents. The television series "Gilmore Girls" was on one of the most popular American channels for seven years, and during this time the girl managed to establish herself as a talented actress.

Movies starring the actress

Movies starring Alexis Bledel began to come out both during the filming of the girl in the Gilmore Girls series and after. The most significant projects where Bledel played the main role are such films as "The Mascot Jeans" and "Violet and Daisy". One of the most popular roles of Alexis Bledel, films with which young girls really like, is the role of Becky the prostitute in the sensational film Sin City. Alexis herself said that this image was atypical for her, because before she played only good girls.

Last year, Alexis starred in the sequel to Gilmore Girls alongside co-star Lauren Graham. And more recently, a new television series, The Handmaid's Tale, was released, where Bledel played one of the supporting roles.

Private life

Alexis Bledel met her future husband on the set of Mad Men. Vincent Kartheiser played one of the main roles there, and Bledel was a guest star. Feelings immediately appeared between the actors, and they met for two years, and then Vincent proposed to Alexis. In 2014, they officially legalized their relationship, and in 2015 they had a son.