Lauren Graham on working with Alexis Bledel: ''We just kind of balance each other out.''

Gilmore Girls is one of the few shows where you can feel the chemistry of the characters through the screen. While some might argue that Lorelai's best-friend approach to raising her daughter, Rory, was unrealistic, no one can argue that Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel were the perfect choice to play the mother-daughter duo.

"People talk about chemistry, but I don't know what that is," Graham told The Jonesboro Sun in 2002. "Alexis and I come from two completely different worlds. She was someone on her very first acting job, whereas I had done quite a bit more."

Sometimes that balance adds a nice touch to productions. Two seasoned actors have a high chance of bringing in viewers, but one with experience and another just starting out can bring natural energy to each role, especially when the actors have different personalities.

Graham was aware of this. "We have different personal energies: I go at a very high pace, whereas Alexis is naturally quieter and more relaxed. We just kind of balance each other out, kind of came together in a nice place."

"We've both grown up in various ways on the show, and became very good work partners and good friends as well — and friendship is what the show is all about."