Kelly Bishop's Memoir Reveals Personal and Career Insights

Kelly Bishop, renowned for her role as Emily Gilmore on Gilmore Girls, has released a memoir titled 'The Third Gilmore Girl.' Encouraged by the show's creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, the book details her Broadway origins, iconic roles, and personal life, including her marriages and decision to get an abortion. Bishop reflects on her deep bond with her late co-star Edward Herrmann, who played her TV husband, and her experience saying goodbye to him before he passed away in 2014. She also discusses the challenges and growth she experienced portraying Emily Gilmore and the unique connection she felt with her co-stars. The memoir explores her identification with the relationship dynamics in Gilmore Girls, particularly between Emily and Lorelai.