The Future of Hollywood Leading Men and Women

Alexis Bledel

(29 years old; this generation’s Emily Watson)

She has a voice that one could only dream of. Every word she speaks sounds so fresh, just because it is coming out of her mouth. She has those big blue eyes that are so brilliantly showcased in Sin City. She has everything it takes to be a big star. She is of course known for her series Gilmore Girls, in which she stole basically every scene she was in (from the few I have watched anyway). She was in the modestly successful indie I’m Reed Fish. Now, she has Robert Redford’s The Conspirator. At the time of Traveling Pants, she had just four screen credits. Her star is continuing to rise. I went with Emily Watson (Jennifer Jason Leigh could fit as well) just for the obvious reasons: the beautiful eyes, sexy voice, emotional connection to characters, and just a fresh character actor. I just hope Bledel sheds her little girl image and gets some good opportunities. She deserves it.