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"Oh, and just you wait 'til spring. You're gonna wake up one morning, walk out, and pow – color coming out of your yin-yang!"
—Babette introduces Lorelai to gardening[src]

Babette Dell is a supporting character on WB drama Gilmore Girls. She is portrayed by Sally Struthers.

Character[]

Lorelai and Rory's next door neighbor and friend. She's known for her raspy voice, her frequent mentions of her husband Morey (who appears much less on camera) and a penchant for making inappropriate comments. However, she means extremely well and has a sweet heart.

She is protective of Lorelai and Rory and cares about them very much. In early episodes, she has a cat named Cinnamon, who later passes away. In another early episode, she gets a new kitten, Apricot, whom Rory takes care of. She is portrayed by Sally Struthers.

Quotes[]

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"That new guitarist – yum yum, like a long-haired cake!"
—Babette on Gil[src]

Trivia[]

  • She's worn her wedding dress twice-once for her wedding, another time as the Bride of Chuckie.
  • One time she and Morey decorated their room to resemble a jungle paradise. She also bought a negligee so that she could resemble a howler monkey.
  • She has a nephew named Gary.
  • She was pushed out of a moving car once.[1]
  • She was once in a cult.[2]
  • She frequently be found gossiping with her dear friend, Miss Patty.[3]
  • Her house is built to accommodate her height, which her husband, Morey finds difficult, since he is very tall.[4]
  • She and Morey are very into Halloween, and make elaborate decorations on their lawn.[5]

Moments[]

  • 1.05 - cat passes away
  • 1.14 - gets a new kitten
  • 2.20 - tells Rory about the dangers of men and the time she was in a cult
  • 4.1- Greets Lorelai and Rory as they arrive home from Europe, she had reported them missing in every country they visited because she'd been confused on their return date.
  • 4.13 - Receive Rory and Lorelai in her home

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