Lauren Graham Surprises Fans At Kelly Bishop's Book Event In NYC

Lauren Graham made a surprise appearance at Kelly Bishop's book event in New York City. The beloved stars of Gilmore Girls and Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life reunited at 92NY on Tuesday, September 17. Graham, at 57 years old, took on the role of moderator for a lively discussion with the 80-year-old Bishop about her newly released memoir, The Third Gilmore Girl.

Following the event, Graham shared her excitement on Instagram, posting a video of Bishop introducing her to the audience. "This was simply one of the best nights of my life," the Parenthood star expressed. "Thank you all for showing us so much love! Kelly's book, The Third Gilmore Girl, is out now."

The atmosphere in the venue was electric, especially when Bishop remarked, "Only one thing, for me, that would make it more special — if there was another Gilmore girl." The crowd erupted into cheers as Graham made her entrance on stage, highlighting the deep connection and nostalgia the audience felt for the iconic duo.

Graham's heartfelt post quickly went viral, garnering over 742,000 views and 82,000 likes by the time of publication. Meanwhile, Gallery Books' post about the event also received significant attention, with more than 23,500 views and 1,870 likes. Fans of the show, which ran from 2000 to 2007, flooded the comments with their excitement and reactions.

Actress Beanie Feldstein chimed in, saying, "I would’ve lost my S***," while film producer Jaime Primak Sullivan humorously commented, "I would have given myself strep throat from screaming." The audience's enthusiasm was palpable, as many shared their experiences of the event, reminiscing about the impact of the show on their lives.

A video shared on TikTok captured Graham tearing up during the event, highlighting the emotional bond between the two actresses. "I have some Kleenex in my bra," she joked, expressing her pride and happiness to be there. "I feel so happy and proud. This book is just incredible, you are just incredible. Any excuse to see you, but to be here together is just something I would never miss."

In a statement to Newsweek, Bishop's manager confirmed the strong friendship between Graham and Bishop, stating, "Lauren and Kelly do see each other whenever their schedules allow. Kelly adores Lauren." He also mentioned that while Graham graciously accepted the invitation to the event, she would not be able to attend other book events due to scheduling conflicts.

The dynamic between Graham and Bishop, who portrayed mother-daughter duo Lorelai and Emily Gilmore, continues to resonate with fans. Despite their on-screen disagreements, they have maintained a close friendship off-screen. Bishop noted in a previous interview, "She and I stay in pretty good contact with one another anyway. We're really very close."