What is the name of the actress who plays Sookie St. James on Gilmore Girls?

Melissa McCarthy plays Sookie St. James on Gilmore Girls.

Sookie is the talented but accident-prone chef who works with Lorelai at the Independence Inn and later co-owns the Dragonfly Inn. McCarthy's performance combines comic timing with warmth, making Sookie one of the show's most popular supporting characters.

Gilmore Girls was an early major television role for McCarthy. She later gained wider recognition as Dena in Gilmore Girls, though her breakout comedy-film performances included Bridesmaids and Spy. She also starred in the television series Mike & Molly, winning an Emmy Award for the role.

McCarthy returned briefly as Sookie in Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. Her availability was limited because she was working on other productions, so the revival included a short but deliberately celebratory kitchen scene.