The Third Gilmore Girl: A Memoir By Kelly Bishop

In The Third Gilmore Girl, Kelly Bishop, the award-winning actress celebrated for her roles in A Chorus Line, Dirty Dancing, and Gilmore Girls, delivers a candid, witty, and poignant memoir spanning her six-decade career in show business. From her Broadway roots, where she won a Tony Award as part of the original A Chorus Line cast, to her unforgettable portrayal of Jennifer Grey’s mother in Dirty Dancing, Bishop’s journey is one of resilience, evolution, and artistic triumph.

But it’s her role as Emily Gilmore in the beloved series Gilmore Girls that cemented Bishop’s legacy, endearing her to a new generation of fans. In this memoir, Bishop opens up about the stories behind her most famous roles, while also sharing the personal struggles and victories that shaped her. She recounts her early life as a dancer, her transition into acting, and the challenges of navigating Hollywood as a woman. Bishop doesn’t shy away from the difficult parts of her life, including her first marriage to a compulsive gambler, the devastating loss of her second husband to cancer, and her passionate advocacy for women’s rights.

The Third Gilmore Girl is filled with sharp insights, humor, and wisdom that come from decades of experience both onstage and off. Featuring a special collection of personal photographs, Bishop reflects on her past with warmth and candor, offering readers a heartfelt look at her remarkable life and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Bishop’s journey is far from over, and this memoir showcases a woman who remains vibrant and unapologetically herself.