<Li> Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore: Precocious and driven single - child of Lorelai, age 16 at the start of the show . </Li> <Li> Scott Patterson as Luke Danes: Grouchy but kind - hearted diner owner; Lorelai's friend and eventual love interest . </Li> <Li> Kelly Bishop as Emily Gilmore: Matriarch of the Gilmore family, who lives as a high society housewife . </Li> <Li> Melissa McCarthy as Sookie St. James: Lorelai's chirpy best friend and chef / co-owner at the inn . (main seasons 1 - 7; guest AYITL) </Li>

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