Alexis Bledel

Played a recent college graduate who moves back in with her family in "Post Grad"

Reprised role of Lena in the sequel "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2"

Co-starred in screenwriter, Reed Fish's semi-autobiographical tale about seizing the day, "I'm Reed Fish"

Co-starred as Lena in the coming-of-age story "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants"

Featured in "Sin City" the adaptation of comic book icon Frank Miller's uber-noir series of grapic novels; co-directed by Miller and Robert Rodriguez

Feature acting debut in "Tuck Everlasting"

Made TV debut, playing the lead role of Rory Gilmore on the WB series "Gilmore Girls"

Made feature film debut as an extra in "Rushmore"

Joined a theater group at age eight, to overcome her shyness

Appeared in local productions of "Our Town" and "The Wizard of Oz"

Began modeling at the age of 14