<P> Besides an on - again , off - again relationship with Christopher Hayden , Lorelai 's had a few romantic relationships that included Max Medina ( Scott Cohen ) , a teacher at Chilton to whom she was briefly engaged . Alex Lesman ( Billy Burke ) , an outdoorsy coffee house entrepreneur ; Jason Stiles ( Chris Eigeman ) , a childhood acquaintance , and Luke Danes ( Scott Patterson ) , the owner of Luke 's Diner in Stars Hollow , with whom she always had a strong connection . Over the years , as she frequented Luke 's Diner , they became close friends and eventually fell in love . Luke and Lorelai marry in the `` Fall '' episode of the revival series `` A year in the life '' . Lorelai is often included on lists of top `` TV moms '' . Graham received widespread critical acclaim for her performance and has been nominated for several awards , winning two Teen Choice Awards . She was also nominated for two Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2000 and 2001 and for a Golden Globe Award in 2002 . </P>
<P> Besides an on - again , off - again relationship with Christopher Hayden , Lorelai 's had a few romantic relationships that included Max Medina ( Scott Cohen ) , a teacher at Chilton to whom she was briefly engaged . Alex Lesman ( Billy Burke ) , an outdoorsy coffee house entrepreneur ; Jason Stiles ( Chris Eigeman ) , a childhood acquaintance , and Luke Danes ( Scott Patterson ) , the owner of Luke 's Diner in Stars Hollow , with whom she always had a strong connection . Over the years , as she frequented Luke 's Diner , they became close friends and eventually fell in love . Luke and Lorelai marry in the `` Fall '' episode of the revival series `` A year in the life '' . Lorelai is often included on lists of top `` TV moms '' . Graham received widespread critical acclaim for her performance and has been nominated for several awards , winning two Teen Choice Awards . She was also nominated for two Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2000 and 2001 and for a Golden Globe Award in 2002 . </P>
who does rory 's mom end up with
who does rory 's mom end up with
Luke Danes
Luke Danes