Rini Bell is an American actress. Born in Rome, Italy, Bell was raised in Europe for much of her childhood before moving to New Orleans, Louisiana. She speaks English, French, and Spanish. Bell has been in movies such as Ghost World, The Terminal, Bring It On, Road Trip, Baja Beach Bums, and Jarhead. She had a recurring role on Gilmore Girls playing Lulu, a local third grade teacher at the Stars Hollow Elementary School and Kirk Gleason's girlfriend.