Alexis Bledel’s husband was Peter Kartheiser. Unfortunately, they are no longer together. However, Kimberly Alexis Bledel was born on September 16th, 1981, and is a renowned American actress and model.
She gained fame for her portrayal of Rory Gilmore on the TV series “Gilmore Girls” (2000-2007) and as Emily Malek in “The Handmaid’s Tale” (2017-2021).
In 2012, Bledel had a recurring role in “Mad Men” and reprised her role as Rory Gilmore in the Netflix short series “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” (2016).
Bledel made her feature movie debut as Winnie Foster in the Disney live-action adaptation of “Tuck Everlasting” (2002) and went on to star in films such as “Sin City” (2005), “Post Grad” (2009), and as well as Lena Kaligaris in “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” movie series.
Peter Kartheiser’s Early life
Vincent Kartheiser, or Peter Kartheiser, was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to parents Janet Marie (née Gruyé), who owned a nursery, and James Ralph Kartheiser, who worked in construction equipment sales.
He was the youngest of six siblings, with 4 sisters, Andrea, Colette, Elise, and Theresa, and a brother, Nathan.
Kartheiser’s heritage is a mix of Luxembourgish, German, Polish, Finnish, and Swedish ancestry.
Despite his young age, he left Apple Valley High School in Minnesota at 15, hoping to earn an income.
Peter Kartheiser’s Career
Peter Kartheiser got his start in acting through his performances on the stage of the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis.
He portrayed characters in productions such as Pippi Longstocking, Our Town, The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins by Dr. Seuss, and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.
His on-screen acting career began with a minor role in the film Untamed Heart in 1993. He then acted in family-friendly movies such as The Indian inside the Cupboard (1995) and Alaska (1996), where he secured the lead role.
This success led to him being cast as the lead in the film Masterminds the following year.
In 1998, Kartheiser took on a challenging role as Bobby, a homeless drug addict, in Larry Clark’s movie Another Day in Paradise.
He was required to perform explicit sex scenes with Natasha Gregson, one of which was eventually cut to avoid an NC-17 rating. Despite the controversy, the film received positive reviews.
In 2002, Kartheiser joined the cast of the supernatural drama series Angel, where he played the role of Connor, the titular character’s son, appearing in a total of 28 episodes.
After his successful run on the show, he returned to film acting and starred in the coming-of-age drama, Dandelion, showcased at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival.
Peter Kartheiser’s Personal Life
Peter Kartheiser had a brief relationship with actress Rachael Leigh Cook, his co-star in the film The Hairy Bird, in 1998. In 2012, he started dating actress Alexis Bledel, and the couple became engaged in March 2013.
They tied the knot in California the following year in June 2014 and welcomed their son in 2015. In 2016, they sold their Brooklyn duplex penthouse for 1.32 million dollars.
However, their marriage ended in 2022 when Kartheiser filed for divorce, officially finalized on August 26th.
In an interview with The Observer in 2010, Kartheiser spoke about his choice to live a simple life rather than embracing the luxurious lifestyle often associated with Hollywood celebrities.
