Lorelai Victoria Gilmore is the central character in the WB series Gilmore Girls, portrayed by actress Lauren Graham. Lorelai is a witty, pop culture-loving, coffee-obsessed single mom who raised her daughter Rory on her own after getting pregnant at 16. She's known for her quick wit, love of junk food, and frequenting Luke's diner. Lorelai's romantic journey with Luke Danes spans the series, facing interference from exes and her parents, Emily and Richard Gilmore