Chad Michael Murray Reflects On ‘Gilmore Girls,’ His 1st Recurring Role

Chad Michael Murray, who played Tristan Dugray for 11 episodes on “Gilmore Girls,” says his favorite scenes included Jared Padalecki, who played Rory’s boyfriend Dean Forester.

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[dahiana]

I WISH HE STAYED ON THE SHOW FOR MORE SCREEN TIME AND WHEN HE SAID MARY FOR THE LAST TIME I CRIED

[angelinasankar]

okay but i low key shipped rory and tristan

[larafaceroli_]

the writers not making rory and tristan date was a BIG mistake. they would’ve been so good together

[divyaboggavarapu]

It's sweet to hear him talk about the show so fondly. He remembers all the little details!

[shanzaaa]

My god he is still so beautiful.
Well done God

[sleepyandhollow.]

I actually thought his character had so much potential like he would have been a very sweet and committed boyfriend to Rory, would have been nice to see them meet up again years later and see him as an adult with his act together

[cleodenk]

THE LAST TIME HE SAID MARY I BAWLED MY EYES OUT SO MUCH

[UndeniableProduction]

I love this interview. Tristan and Rory would’ve been the best pairing on the show. Still sad to this day that Chad left and never came back. To top it off, to have a recast in the revival. Trory would’ve been amazing!

[michaeld.williamsiii]

One of those actors I do really like apart of my teen years and he’s a stud still.💚

[SLangel]

This man is so sweet! And still himself idk why but I love him as an actor and his deep voice just gets to my lady bits lol. He always has a bedroom voice. His wife is lucky.

[rachelyee]

I love Chad and Jared's friendship

[brinaechanel]

I LOVED Him On A Cinderella Story & Freaky Friday ..I Had The Biggest Crush On Him ..Still Do 😆

[zoe]

Funny, I've been simping over this guy in his teenage years for days now and now I get this. Lord, thank you. 🥺❤

[martinasilva]

AWW I LOVE THIS HE REALLY WAS THE ONE FOR RORY HE LOWKEY REMINDED ME OF HER DAD CHRIS

[eiffelviolet]

I really enjoyed this and I ship Tristan and Rory strongly. I'm glad Chad remembers the show well and it seems that he ships Tristan and Rory also. I'm glad he loves the scene with them kissing in the piano room.

[adaeze]

I remember when I was younger I asked my mom why Tristan kept calling Rory “Mary”, and my mom said it’s because Rory is from America, and I completely believed it! (Despite the fact that they’re all American😂)

[maplesyrupppp]

"take care of yourself, mary", stfu my tears

[catsnow]

There was NOTHING about that show that wasn't first rate....It was sad to see it end...Bledel and Graham were testimony to how good casting could get on a TV production.

[madisondevera]

the writers were gonna make them date but then he got cast for one tree hill. I'm so mad but it was so worth it.

[viourra]

I’m still crying about the fact that Tristan didnt stay