Alexis Bledel was born Kimberly Alexis Bledel on September 16, 1981, in Houston, Texas.

She grew up in a Spanish-speaking household and did not learn to speak English until she started school.

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Before becoming an actress, Bledel worked as a model for several years.

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Bledel won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role on "The Handmaid's Tale" in 2017.

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She is also a producer and was an executive producer on the revival of "Gilmore Girls" in 2016.

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Bledel is married to actor Vincent Kartheiser, whom she met on the set of "Mad Men" in 2012.

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The couple has a son together, born in 2015.

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Bledel is fluent in Spanish and has used her language skills in several of her roles, including in the film "The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants."

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She is also an activist and has worked with organizations such as Planned Parenthood and Doctors Without Borders.

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Bledel is a trained ballet dancer and began taking lessons at the age of four.

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In addition to her acting career, Bledel is also a published writer and has contributed to publications such as Teen Vogue and Glamour.

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She has a net worth of approximately $9 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

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