Gilmore Girls Actress Alexis Bledel Identifies as Both Latina And Hispanic, Speaking Spanish As Her First Language
Alexis Bledel, best known as Rory Gilmore from Gilmore Girls, is of Argentine descent through her father. She also identifies as Hispanic, and her first language is Spanish.
Kimberly Alexis Bledel is an American actress and model born on September 16, 1981, in Houston, Texas, United States.
She is well-known for her roles as Rory Gilmore in Gilmore Girls and Emily Malek in The Handmaid’s Tale.
Alexis’ awkward and introverted attitude led her parents to encourage her to act in theaters when she was eight years old.
Consequently, she showcased her talent at community theaters before beginning her modeling career in high school.
Before debuting as Rory Gilmore in Gilmore Girls, Alexis Bledel’s modeling career took her to Tokyo, Milan, and New York.
Alexis’s Parents Wanted Her To Embrace The Culture They Practiced
Alexis comes from a Latin family: her father, Martín, was born in Argentina, and her mother, Nanette, was born in the U.S. but raised in Mexico.
Similarly, her diverse ancestry features a paternal grandfather of Danish and German descent and a paternal grandmother with Scottish, Irish, and English roots.
When Alexis was eight, her family moved back to Mexico, where she grew up immersed in Latin culture and spoke Spanish as her first language.
She highlights her parents’ decision to move to Mexico by stating,
“It’s the only culture my mom knows from life, and my father as well, and they made the decision to raise their children within the context they had been raised in.”
Since Spanish was her primary language and her Argentine father connected her to South America, she has emerged as one of the most remarkable Hispanic and Latina actresses.
Alexis has consistently expressed pride in embracing Hispanic traditions and values, inspiring fans from diverse backgrounds.
Some fans on Reddit applauded her attempt to speak Spanish, despite being a native Spanish speaker, in episode 6 of Gilmore Girls.
Likewise, her early exposure to Hispanic culture has enhanced her sense of identity and contributed to the growth of her acting career over the years.
Additional Information
- Alexis recently divorced Vincent Kartheiser, and they share a 9-year-old son.
- While filming “Gilmore Girls,” she drank Coca-Cola from her coffee mugs, as she hates coffee.
- Bledel has a range of interests including photography, writing, and reading. She also plays soccer with a women’s team called The Hustlers.
