Kimberly Alexis Bledel (born September 16, 1981) is an American actress, model, and producer. She is known for her roles as Rory Gilmore in the television series Gilmore Girls, Ryden Malby in the 2009 Romantic-Comedy film Post Grad, and Lena Kaligaris in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. She is also identifiable for her roles in the films Tuck Everlasting and Sin City.