The Famous Actor You Never Knew Dated Lauren Graham
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Lucy Maddox/Oct. 25, 2021 12:09 pm EST
Lauren Graham is practically a household name. The actress has been everybody’s favorite TV mom for decades, being featured as a single mother in multiple series including NBC’s family-drama “Parenthood” (via IMDb).
On “Gilmore Girls,” Graham plays Lorelai Gilmore, the fast-talking and coffee-loving mom but also best friend to her daughter Rory, who is 16 years her junior (via EW). Graham grew up with a similar relationship to Rory and Lorelai in real life, but with her father, telling Rookie Mag they “had a special kind of friendship” that served as a model for her character on the relatable and quick-witted comedy-drama. Today, the multi-talented performer has gone on to star in numerous hit shows including “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,” and has also written three books, including a New York Times bestselling memoir “Talking as Fast as I Can” (via Penguin Random House). Over the course of her successful career, Graham has needed to keep up with a busy schedule, to say the least. However, the “Evan Almighty” actress has still managed to find time for romance. Keep reading to find out more about Graham’s love life — you’ll definitely be surprised by one of the famous figures she’s been linked with.
The Gilmore Girls star briefly dated Matthew Perry
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Over the years, Lauren Graham has dated a few familiar faces in Hollywood including “The O.C” actor Tate Donovan (via Zimbio). What many people don’t know is that the “Parenthood” alum also had a brief relationship with “Friends” star Matthew Perry. Although Graham is known for being fairly private about her personal life, she has admitted to dating Perry on a few occasions, including on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (via Ellentube). A real-life relationship between Chandler Bing and Lorelai Gilmore? Yes, please!
Alas, the relationship wasn’t meant to be, and it looks like it was never serious. In a piece for the Daily Mail, Graham wrote that she views Perry as the man who “became my Friend Who I Almost But Never Exactly Dated.” The famous duo are on good terms, though; they co-announced an Emmy Award together in 2010, and Graham went on to star in Perry’s sitcom “The Odd Couple,” in which she played Perry’s ex-wife (via the Daily Mail). Since 2010, Graham has been dating her “Parenthood” co-star Peter Krause, who played her brother on the NBC family drama (via US Weekly). Funnily enough, back when Graham was shooting “Gilmore Girls,” her on-screen mom, Kelly Bishop, encouraged her to start dating Krause, believing that the two stars “would make the greatest couple,” as she told Glamour. Good call, Kelly!
The Famous Actor You Never Knew Dated Lauren Graham
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
By Lucy Maddox/Oct. 25, 2021 12:09 pm EST
Lauren Graham is practically a household name. The actress has been everybody’s favorite TV mom for decades, being featured as a single mother in multiple series including NBC’s family-drama “Parenthood” (via IMDb).
On “Gilmore Girls,” Graham plays Lorelai Gilmore, the fast-talking and coffee-loving mom but also best friend to her daughter Rory, who is 16 years her junior (via EW). Graham grew up with a similar relationship to Rory and Lorelai in real life, but with her father, telling Rookie Mag they “had a special kind of friendship” that served as a model for her character on the relatable and quick-witted comedy-drama. Today, the multi-talented performer has gone on to star in numerous hit shows including “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,” and has also written three books, including a New York Times bestselling memoir “Talking as Fast as I Can” (via Penguin Random House). Over the course of her successful career, Graham has needed to keep up with a busy schedule, to say the least. However, the “Evan Almighty” actress has still managed to find time for romance. Keep reading to find out more about Graham’s love life — you’ll definitely be surprised by one of the famous figures she’s been linked with.
On “Gilmore Girls,” Graham plays Lorelai Gilmore, the fast-talking and coffee-loving mom but also best friend to her daughter Rory, who is 16 years her junior (via EW). Graham grew up with a similar relationship to Rory and Lorelai in real life, but with her father, telling Rookie Mag they “had a special kind of friendship” that served as a model for her character on the relatable and quick-witted comedy-drama.
Today, the multi-talented performer has gone on to star in numerous hit shows including “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,” and has also written three books, including a New York Times bestselling memoir “Talking as Fast as I Can” (via Penguin Random House). Over the course of her successful career, Graham has needed to keep up with a busy schedule, to say the least. However, the “Evan Almighty” actress has still managed to find time for romance. Keep reading to find out more about Graham’s love life — you’ll definitely be surprised by one of the famous figures she’s been linked with.
The Gilmore Girls star briefly dated Matthew Perry
Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Over the years, Lauren Graham has dated a few familiar faces in Hollywood including “The O.C” actor Tate Donovan (via Zimbio). What many people don’t know is that the “Parenthood” alum also had a brief relationship with “Friends” star Matthew Perry. Although Graham is known for being fairly private about her personal life, she has admitted to dating Perry on a few occasions, including on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (via Ellentube). A real-life relationship between Chandler Bing and Lorelai Gilmore? Yes, please!
Alas, the relationship wasn’t meant to be, and it looks like it was never serious. In a piece for the Daily Mail, Graham wrote that she views Perry as the man who “became my Friend Who I Almost But Never Exactly Dated.” The famous duo are on good terms, though; they co-announced an Emmy Award together in 2010, and Graham went on to star in Perry’s sitcom “The Odd Couple,” in which she played Perry’s ex-wife (via the Daily Mail). Since 2010, Graham has been dating her “Parenthood” co-star Peter Krause, who played her brother on the NBC family drama (via US Weekly). Funnily enough, back when Graham was shooting “Gilmore Girls,” her on-screen mom, Kelly Bishop, encouraged her to start dating Krause, believing that the two stars “would make the greatest couple,” as she told Glamour. Good call, Kelly!
Alas, the relationship wasn’t meant to be, and it looks like it was never serious. In a piece for the Daily Mail, Graham wrote that she views Perry as the man who “became my Friend Who I Almost But Never Exactly Dated.” The famous duo are on good terms, though; they co-announced an Emmy Award together in 2010, and Graham went on to star in Perry’s sitcom “The Odd Couple,” in which she played Perry’s ex-wife (via the Daily Mail).
Since 2010, Graham has been dating her “Parenthood” co-star Peter Krause, who played her brother on the NBC family drama (via US Weekly). Funnily enough, back when Graham was shooting “Gilmore Girls,” her on-screen mom, Kelly Bishop, encouraged her to start dating Krause, believing that the two stars “would make the greatest couple,” as she told Glamour. Good call, Kelly!
