Lauren Graham made a delightful appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” recently, where she discussed her new obsession with “Gilmore Girls,” working with Gen-Z actors on her show “The SE Suite,” and her admiration for Rita Moreno.
During the interview, Lauren Graham mentioned that it has been 25 years since “Gilmore Girls” first aired, and she believes the show is even more popular now than it was back then. She frequently hears from fans, including younger people, older people, and even men whose wives or kids have forced them to watch the show. Lauren admits that she never gets tired of talking about “Gilmore Girls” and considers it a privilege to be associated with the beloved series.
Speaking about her current project, “The SE Suite,” Lauren Graham explained that the show features Gen-Z actors taking over executive roles. She finds it interesting to work with the younger generation and appreciates the opportunity to share her advice and experiences with them. As a producer on the show, Lauren emphasized that there is a level of separation compared to her previous experiences on set. However, she still enjoys spending time with the cast and building relationships with the talented actors.
During the interview, Lauren Graham also shared a funny story about meeting Kenneth Branagh during her theater school days. She admired him and couldn’t resist expressing her admiration when she had the chance to meet him. Unfortunately, Kenneth didn’t reciprocate the same level of enthusiasm, but Lauren fondly remembers the encounter as a learning experience.
Switching gears to her personal life, Lauren Graham recently celebrated her birthday with a small party. Her father attended the celebration, making it even more special. Lauren’s sister surprised her with a large unicorn balloon, which greeted her at the door. Although the balloon was supposed to do something amusing when touched on its bum, they couldn’t get it to work properly. Nonetheless, Lauren appreciated the thoughtful gesture.
Jimmy Kimmel also quizzed Lauren Graham about receiving gifts, to which she replied that she enjoys receiving them. As for her experience with residuals, Lauren explained that there are no residuals for “Gilmore Girls” on Netflix. However, she jestingly mentioned that she has been paid in love. To conclude, Lauren Graham fondly remembered receiving gifts on her 50th birthday, including candles and books, and jokingly mentioned her friendship with Joel McHale, who once gifted her an eight-inch-long dagger.
Viewers can catch Lauren Graham‘s new show, “The SE Suite,” on Tubi, a free streaming platform. Although Lauren admitted that she previously didn’t know much about Tubi, she now appreciates it and encourages fans to watch the show on the app. Despite not having information on Tubi’s ratings, Lauren humorously shared that she creates fake Tubi accounts to boost her show’s views.
In summary, Lauren Graham brought her usual charm and wit to “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” discussing her ongoing fascination with “Gilmore Girls,” her experiences working with Gen-Z actors on “The SE Suite,” and her admiration for Rita Moreno and other industry legends. Fans can look forward to seeing Lauren Graham‘s exciting projects and continue supporting her on her journey.
