On the TV show "Gilmore Girls", what was the name of Lorelai Gilmore's mother?

On Gilmore Girls, Lorelai Gilmore’s mother is Emily Gilmore.

Emily is one of the central characters in the series, played by Kelly Bishop. She is married to Richard Gilmore and is the mother of Lorelai, while Lorelai is the mother of Rory. This three-generation family structure is the foundation of the show’s title and many of its major conflicts.

Emily and Lorelai have a complicated relationship. Emily values tradition, social standing, and family expectations, while Lorelai left that world as a teenager after becoming pregnant with Rory. Their differences create frequent arguments, but the series also shows their loyalty and affection beneath the sharp dialogue.

The original Gilmore Girls aired from 2000 to 2007 and later returned as the Netflix miniseries A Year in the Life in 2016. Viewers sometimes confuse Emily with Lorelai “Trix” Gilmore, who is Richard’s mother and therefore Lorelai’s paternal grandmother. Emily, however, is Lorelai’s actual mother.