When you think of ideal mother-daughter relationships Rory and Lorelai Gilmore probably come to mind.

But “Gilmore Girls” fans will always know her as the fast-talking, coffee-drinking Lorelai.

This is why the show “Parenthood” wasn’t initially in the cards for Lauren Graham.

Lauren Graham smiling

So she did not anticipate joining the cast of the drama hit series, “Parenthood.”

But then she read the script.

Obviously, Lauren Graham is thriving both on- and offscreen.

Peter Krause stands with Lauren Graham

Maybe another hit series?