Rory Gilmore is a fictional character from the television series Gilmore Girls, created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. She is portrayed by actress Alexis Bledel and is known for her intelligence, ambition, and love of reading. Rory is the daughter of Lorelai Gilmore and grows up in the small town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut. Throughout the series, Rory navigates her teenage years and early adulthood, facing challenges in her academic and personal life. She attends Chilton Preparatory School and later Yale University, where she pursues her dream of becoming a journalist. Rory's relationships with her family and friends are central to the show's themes.