What Is Alexis Bledel's Net Worth and Salary?
Alexis Bledel, an accomplished American actress, model, and producer, boasts a net worth of $6 million, combined with her husband, actor Vincent Kartheiser. Bledel is celebrated for her role as Rory Gilmore on "Gilmore Girls" and its Netflix revival "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life."
Bledel has portrayed Emily Malek on "The Handmaid's Tale" since 2017, earning a Primetime Emmy for her performance. Her film credits include "Tuck Everlasting," "Sin City," "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," and "Violet & Daisy." Additionally, she produced and starred in the 2006 short film "Life Is Short" and graced the covers of top magazines like "Glamour," "Seventeen," and "Teen Vogue."
Early Life
Born Kimberly Alexis Bledel on September 16, 1981, in Houston, Texas, she was raised in a Spanish-speaking household by her Mexican-American mother, Nanette, and Argentine father, Martin. Bledel didn't learn English until she attended school. She studied at various religious schools and started acting in local theater productions to overcome shyness. Discovered by a scout at a mall, she ventured into modeling during her teenage years. Alexis briefly attended New York University's Tisch School for the Arts to study film.
Career
Bledel's career began with an uncredited role in Wes Anderson's "Rushmore" in 1998. She gained fame as Rory Gilmore on "Gilmore Girls," which aired from 2000 to 2007, and later reprised her role in Netflix's 2016 miniseries. Her film roles include Winifred Foster Jackson in "Tuck Everlasting" and appearances in "Bride and Prejudice," "Sin City," and "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," reuniting with her castmates in 2008 for its sequel.
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In 2006, she starred in "I'm Reed Fish," guest-starred on "ER," and appeared in films like "The Good Guy," "Post Grad," "The Conspirator," "The Kate Logan Affair," and "Girl Walks into a Bar." In "Mad Men," her character Beth Dawes had an affair with Pete Campbell, played by Vincent Kartheiser, her future husband. Bledel's character Emily Malek on "The Handmaid's Tale" became a series regular after a strong debut season.
Personal Life
Alexis dated her "Gilmore Girls" co-star Milo Ventimiglia from 2002 to 2006. She began dating Vincent Kartheiser in 2012, got engaged in 2013, and married in 2014. The couple welcomed their son in 2015. Alexis maintains a close friendship with her "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" co-stars, serving as godmothers to Blake Lively's eldest daughter, James.
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Awards and Nominations
Alexis Bledel has earned four Primetime Emmy nominations for her role in "The Handmaid's Tale," winning Outstanding Guest Actress in 2017. She has received accolades from the Gold Derby Awards, International Online Cinema Awards, and Online Film & Television Association. The show's cast received Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. Bledel won Teen Choice Awards, a Young Artist Award, Family Television Award, Bravo Otto Award, and Gold Derby Award for her performances in various roles.
Real Estate
In 2016, Bledel and Kartheiser sold their Brooklyn Heights co-op for $1.32 million. The property, purchased in 2011 for $760,000, featured 18-foot ceilings, a chef's kitchen, and a private deck.
