Gilmore Girls' Matt Czuchry and Jared Padalecki Reveal If They’re Team Logan, Dean or Jess Even Though ‘They All Were Flawed’

Gilmore Girls' Matt Czuchry and Jared Padalecki Discuss Rory’s Boyfriends

Matt Czuchry and Jared Padalecki reunite for PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive issue, sharing insights on their roles and the iconic show’s legacy.

The Ongoing Debate Over Rory’s Best Boyfriend

The discussion around who was Rory Gilmore’s best boyfriend—Dean Forester, Logan Huntzberger, or Jess—continues among fans. Jared Padalecki, 43, who portrayed Rory's first boyfriend Dean, and Matt Czuchry, 48, who played her college love Logan, reveal their thoughts in this feature.

Reflections on Their Roles and Bond

Besides reflecting on their characters, the actors also talked about their shared experiences and the connection they developed through the show.

Experience in PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive Issue

Matt Czuchry: "I have no good answer for that."

Jared Padalecki: "Try not to blush."

Czuchry: "Thrilled to have had this experience with you. Thrilled that hopefully fans of Gilmore Girls will like seeing that and some of the behind-the-scenes stuff and the pictures, being able to reminisce."

A Personal Family Story

Czuchry: "This is a true story. This was a long time ago — it may have been the first season of Gilmore Girls — I came back to Tennessee for Thanksgiving, and all my family was already there, and they had put my picture on the front of a magazine with 'Sexiest Man Alive' written on it. I think that my family manifested this moment."

Additional Content

For more Sexiest Man Alive coverage, including the feature on cover star Jonathan Bailey, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE available on newsstands Friday.

Author’s summary: Matt Czuchry and Jared Padalecki candidly discuss their iconic roles and share memorable behind-the-scenes moments in PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive issue.

People.com — 2025-11-07