FromMad Men’s Jon HammtoMr.
Robot’s Rami Malek, many soon-to-be stars showed up on the beloved series in those early seasons.
Jack Carpenter (Paul):This is Rory’s current boyfriend whom she keeps forgetting.

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Fun fact: Carpenter was Patric Edelstein onThe Good Wife, which also starredMatt Czuchry(a.k.a.
Logan, one of Rory’s exes).
The actress also starred inAmy Sherman-Palladino’s short-lived seriesBunheads.
Dan Bucatinsky(Jim Nelson):TheScandalactor plays a Conde Nast editor who interviews Rory.
Kerry Butler(Claudia):The seasoned Broadway actress plays Lorelai and Emily’s shared therapist.
She also appeared in season four ofThe Mindy Project.
De Young also plays Imogene Cleary in Sherman-Palladino’sThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Jackie Hoffman(Esther):Hoffman (The New Normal) plays an employee of theStars Hollow Gazette.
Christian Borle(Carl):TheSmashstar plays one of the leads inStars Hollow: The Musical.
He also played the glee club pianist onGlee.
Julie Berman (Serena Ainsworth):Berman (Casual) plays a potential member of the DAR club.
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Lifeis currently available for streaming on Netflix.