Rory Gilmore and Paris Geller are fictional characters from the dramatic television series Gilmore Girls and its spin-off series, A Year in the Life. Rory is portrayed by Alexis Bledel and Paris is played by Liza Weil. Introduced as academic rivals in high school, the two gradually grow closer as the series progresses. Paris and Rory have received recognition from multiple media outlets, including TV Guide, Cosmopolitan, and Fox News. Many writers have praised the development of their friendship, with others expressing interest in a romantic bond between the characters.