How Rich Were the Characters on Gilmore Girls? Find Out Their Jaw-Dropping Fortunes

Lorelai Gilmore may not be insanely rich, despite having wealthy parents. As she worked her way up from being a maid to managing the Independence Inn, she made around £40,850 ($50,000) per year. However, when she needed big money for Rory’s education at Chilton or Yale, her parents had to step in and help. Sookie, the head chef at the inn, could have been earning anywhere from £32,133 – £64,703 ($45,000 – $80,000) per year, based on chef salaries in Connecticut. Despite never living an extravagant life, she never seemed to be in financial difficulty either. Kirk, known for doing every odd job imaginable, still lives with his mother and seems frugal. It’s estimated that his net worth could be around £204,613 ($250,000). Luke, with his simple tastes and inheritance of his father’s business, is secretly loaded. He owns the apartment building next to Luke’s Diner and has around £409,227 ($500,000) in savings. Christopher, despite starting off in financial difficulty, ends up inheriting millions and becomes one of the wealthiest characters. By the end of the series, he has around £40 million ($50 million) to his name. Emily and Richard Gilmore are undeniably loaded, living in a huge mansion, throwing lavish parties, and easily paying for everything. Richard’s estimated earnings as Vice President of Gurmon & Driscoll Insurance Corp. could have been around £491,000 ($600,000) per year. Their total worth, including Trix’s inheritance, is estimated to be around £40 million ($50 million). Lastly, the Huntzberger family, based on the real-life Sulzberger family who own the New York Times, is the wealthiest in the show. Their various businesses and old money ties bring in around £160 million ($200 million) per year.