Rami Malek & 4 More Celebs You Totally Forgot Starred in Gilmore Girls

Since its release, Gilmore Girls has attained cult status thanks to its beautifully crafted script that seamlessly blends witty humour and good drama. Moreover, the relationships depicted between the mother and daughter, as well as their relatives and friends, resonated with and captivated many viewers.

The show's popularity owes much to its cast. For many actors, their roles in Gilmore Girls marked significant career breakthroughs. However, some of them, who had less prominent scenes, succeeded after the show concluded, making their great cameos recognisable only upon revisiting the series.

Here is a list of the most famous actors who went largely unnoticed in Gilmore Girls.

5. Jane Lynch

Famous today for numerous movies and shows like Glee and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Jane Lynch only made a brief appearance in Gilmore Girls. In the first season, she played a nurse when Richard Gilmore was hospitalised, a role that likely hardly registered with most viewers.

4. Krysten Ritter

Known for her roles in Breaking Bad and Jessica Jones, Krysten began her career in the early 2000s. Although she had some memorable roles, her fame was rather limited back then.

In season 7 of Gilmore Girls, Ritter portrayed Lucy, Rory's friend, who dated Rory's ex-boyfriend until he cheated on her.

3. Danny Pudi

Before landing the role of Abed on the iconic sitcom Community, Danny Pudi had a small role in Gilmore Girls, appearing in four episodes across seasons 6 and 7 as Raj.

2. Nick Offerman

Before Parks and Rec, Nick Offerman was primarily known in limited circles. During that period, he had a minor role in Gilmore Girls. He portrayed Beau Belleville, the older brother of Sookie's husband, appearing in two episodes in seasons 4 and 7.

1. Rami Malek

Today, fans eagerly line up to see Rami Malek, appreciating his performances in Night at the Museum, Mr. Robot, and Bohemian Rhapsody. However, in 2004, he struggled to find his footing as an actor, and his small role in Gilmore Girls marked his first significant opportunity. He played Bible student Andy, which proved to be a pivotal boost for his career. Even though he remained relatively unknown to wider audiences then, producers took note.