Alexis Bledel Reveals She's Exiting 'The Handmaid’s Tale'

Alexis Bledel Reveals She's Exiting 'The Handmaid’s Tale' Ahead of Season 5

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Alexis Bledel will not be returning to The Handmaid's Tale for season 5. The 40-year-old actress revealed her exit from the Hulu series. ET has reached out to Hulu for comment.

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I felt I had to step away from The Handmaid’s Tale at this time," Bledel's statement read.

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"I am forever grateful to Bruce Miller for writing such truthful and resonant scenes".

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Variety was the first to report the news of Bledel's Handmaid's Tale exit.

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Bledel starred on The Handmaid's Tale as Emily/Ofglen since the show's first season in 2017.

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She earned four Emmy nominations and one win for her work on the series. It's currently unclear how Bledel's exit will be addressed on the show.

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