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The Third Gilmore Girl: A Memoir

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Kelly Bishop
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Book
82
Narrator
44
Release Date
September 17, 2024
Duration
6 hours 48 minutes
Summary
INCLUDES A FOREWORD WRITTEN AND READ BY GILMORE GIRLS CREATOR, AMY SHERMAN-PALLADINO!

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A Goodreads Choice Awards Winner

“Come for the Gilmore Girls anecdotes, stay for the revealing truths about what it takes to build a lifelong career in and out of Hollywood” (The A.V. Club) in this candid memoir from beloved actress Kelly Bishop, spanning her six decades on Broadway, in Hollywood, and on TV in A Chorus Line, Dirty Dancing, Gilmore Girls, and much more.

After more than half a century in show business, Kelly Bishop has stories to tell. From her Tony Award–winning performance in the original Broadway cast of A Chorus Line, to playing Jennifer Grey’s mother in Dirty Dancing, to her iconic role as matriarch Emily Gilmore in the groundbreaking television classic Gilmore Girls, few actors have enjoyed such long-running success—and even fewer can claim the adoration that this legendary actress has cultivated over her many working years. Kelly’s instantly recognizable voice has echoed through theaters and living rooms for decades.

For the first time, Kelly opens the door into her own life. She retraces her steps from Broadway to Hollywood and everywhere in between, reflecting on her remarkable life and sharing some of her greatest memories and the lessons she learned along the way. From her early days as a ballet dancer at Radio City in the ’60s, to marrying young to a compulsive gambler, to her time as a burned-out Las Vegas showgirl, nothing is off-limits. She takes readers behind the scenes of her acting career, from how she helped create the role of Sheila Bryant in A Chorus Line, what it was like having Ed Herrmann as her TV husband and Lauren Graham as her TV daughter, and working with some of the biggest names in showbiz. The result is an enchanting celebration of a fearless and versatile performer whose talent and spirit have earned her an enduring place in the hearts and homes of millions.

Chock-full of witty insights and personal photographs, and now featuring a fabulous bonus transcription of Kelly’s book launch event with Lauren Graham, The Third Gilmore Girl is a warm, unapologetic, lively memoir from a woman who has left enduring impressions on her audiences—and who has no plans of slowing down.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Meagan D. Sep 2024

Where to start! I don’t have the words to describe just how beautiful this book is. I know it is said that you should never assume you ‘know’ a celebrity just because you love their work, as actors are… well.. actors! But Kelly Bishop is every bit as incredible as I had made her up to be in my mind, just from watching her fabulosity on my TV screen as a teenager. She is honest, she is humble but also fiercely confident in her abilities, and this beautifully written book describes every step in how she became that way. When speaking about the Gilmore Girls you can hear just how much she loved the show, the cast, the writers, the whole experience and I had goosebumps as I listened. As a feminist, as a woman who has a daughter, Kelly’s words make me so proud to be a woman, a strong woman but also reminds me to pay attention to how truly wonderful life is and CAN be. Thank you Kelly, I am forever a fan of your work as an actor and now, very much, as an author and as a badass human being. Just incredible.

Profile Avatar Elizabeth H. Apr 2025

Loved the book -so glad Kelly Bishop narrated! Very interesting and entertaining.

Profile Avatar Rhonda M. Mar 2026

Loved this book. So many things I didn’t know about Kelly Bishop and what a life she has had. Highly recommend.

Profile Avatar Chris M. Feb 2026

SUCH AN AMAZING PERSON!!!

Profile Avatar Libuše K. Jan 2026

amazing i love it

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2025

Interesting life

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2025

This book is really an eye opener for how the entertainment industry works. What actors go through to get to where they are now.

Profile Avatar Jacquew Aug 2025

I love this book! I didn’t know much about Kelly Bishop, other than Gilmore girls, until I read this. I learned so much about Kelly and fell in love with her outside of her being on my favorite tv show.

Profile Avatar Lauren &. Jan 2025

Prior to reading the book I didn’t know much about Kelly Bishop except that I adored her in Gilmore Girls. I was excited to support her by buying her book. Kelly narrates her book with all the sass and Old Hollywood/Broadway charm and personality you would hope for. I enjoyed learning about Kelly, the book only made me love Emily Gilmore and the amazing actress that played her even more.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2024

loved hearing her story!

Profile Avatar Mary F. Dec 2024

If you like Kelly Bishop you will love this book!

Profile Avatar Daulton H. Dec 2024

Nice

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2024

It is a great book! Loved the narrating!!! Love Kelly Bishop. Thanks for writing such a brilliant book

Profile Avatar Marianne D. Oct 2024

One of the best memoirs i have read. The honesty in Kelly’s own words made me want to meet her. Her experiences and determination were very admirable. Well written.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2024

so exciting and moving to hear the "making of Emily" from the queen herself.

The Third Gilmore Girl: A Memoir

The Third Gilmore Girl: A Memoir

Author: Kelly Bishop
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