Lauren Graham made a delightful surprise appearance at Kelly Bishop’s book event in NYC on September 17. The Gilmore Girls stars reunited at 92NY, where Graham, 57, moderated a lively discussion centered on Bishop’s new memoir, The Third Gilmore Girl.
Graham later shared a heartfelt video on her Instagram, showcasing Bishop’s warm introduction. “This was simply one of the best nights of my life,” Graham expressed. “Thank you all for showing us so much love! Kelly’s book is out now!”
In a clip shared by her publisher, Gallery Books, Bishop humorously noted, “Only one thing, for me, that would make it more special—if there was another Gilmore girl,” prompting cheers as Graham took the stage.
Graham’s Instagram post quickly went viral, amassing over 742,000 views and 82,000 likes, while Gallery Books’ post garnered more than 23,500 views and 1,870 likes. Fans flooded the comments with excitement, with actress Beanie Feldstein remarking, “I would’ve lost my S***” and other fans sharing their own enthusiastic reactions.
During the event, a TikTok video captured Graham getting emotional. “I have some Kleenex in my bra,” she joked, followed by her touching acknowledgment of their bond, saying, “Every day, I’m so lucky I get to be your pretend daughter.”
While Graham won’t be attending other book events, a source mentioned she flew in specifically for this occasion, showcasing the strong friendship between the two actresses, who famously played mother and daughter on the cherished show.
Bishop previously shared how close they remain, stating in an interview, “We’re really very close.” The connection between the two is as strong off-screen as it was on.