The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Rachel Blanchard Rejects Susannah’s Villain Edit

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Rachel Blanchard believes her character, Susannah, from *The Summer I Turned Pretty*, is now in heaven and at peace. Susannah’s death continues to deeply affect the story, especially the central love triangle. In fact, after Belly and Conrad finally get together, Belly immediately wonders if their connection is genuine or if they’re simply fulfilling Susannah’s wishes. She questions Conrad, asking if their relationship would be different if Susannah were still alive, and worries that Conrad might only love her because his mother wanted them to be together.

Fans of *The Summer I Turned Pretty* have jokingly accused the late Susannah Fisher of manipulating the relationships within the Fisher and Conrad families, comparing her influence to characters from *The Bear* and *Steven Universe*. They wonder if her past romantic preferences, revealed in a letter, hindered other potential relationships and prevented characters from making their own choices. Actress Rachel Blanchard, who played Susannah, disagrees with this interpretation, stating that Susannah’s intentions were simply to ensure everyone’s happiness and authenticity. Blanchard believes any perceived manipulation was a misunderstanding or a result of how the story was presented, and that the show’s creator, Jenny Han, didn’t intend for Susannah to be seen as a villain.

Belly is right to feel that Susannah’s words and actions carry a lot of weight, because she’s no longer here. It’s common to overthink everything a loved one said or did after they pass away. However, Blanchard believes Susannah wasn’t trying to control the situation. She likely sensed a connection between Conrad and Belly, but didn’t see it as a fixed outcome.

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2025-09-25 23:54