Lauren Graham Criticizes Absence of Netflix Residuals for 'Gilmore Girls'

The actress revealed on 'Kimmel Live' that she receives no residual payments from Netflix, reigniting concerns about fair compensation in the streaming era.

Lauren Graham stated on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' that she does not receive residual payments from Netflix for 'Gilmore Girls,' despite the show's enduring popularity on the platform.
Residual payments for streaming content were a key issue in the 2023 SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, but the agreements reached do not apply retroactively to older shows like 'Gilmore Girls.'
Sean Gunn, another 'Gilmore Girls' actor, previously criticized the lack of residual payments during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, highlighting similar concerns.
The 2016 Netflix revival of 'Gilmore Girls' also faced legal disputes, with producer Gavin Polone suing Warner Bros. over alleged residual payment issues.
Graham expressed gratitude for the show's ability to reach new audiences through streaming and suggested a potential future revival could take the form of a holiday movie.