FAQ About Gilmore Girls

Jess, Rory's bad-boy love interest, is played by actor Milo Ventimiglia. Jess is introduced in the second season of Gilmore Girls as the nephew of Luke, the owner of the diner where Lorelai and Rory often eat. Jess and Rory's relationship begins as a contentious friendship that eventually turns romantic, and he becomes one of Rory's most significant love interests throughout the series. Ventimiglia's portrayal of Jess earned him critical acclaim and made him a fan-favorite character in the series.