When Belly’s Birthday Is In ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ TV Show Got Changed from the Book In Season 2

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The Amazon Prime Video series, *The Summer I Turned Pretty*, made a change from the original book: it altered the date of Belly Conklin’s birthday. The show centers on Belly’s journey of self-discovery and finding love, as she navigates a complicated choice between two potential partners: her first love, Conrad, and her best friend, Jeremiah. Her birthday is a significant moment in the series, highlighting her personal growth and the developing romantic tension with both Fisher brothers.

In Season 1 of *The Summer I Turned Pretty*, Belly turned sixteen, marking a significant moment in her journey to adulthood. This birthday also intensified the romantic tension between her and her two love interests, Conrad and Jeremiah. While the show initially changed Belly’s birthday from the book, Season 2 subtly revealed the actual date.

When Is Belly Conklin’s Birthday In ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Series Vs. Book

Jenny Han’s *The Summer I Turned Pretty* books initially established that Belly’s birthday is in August. In the first book, she described her birthday as marking the end of summer and being the last exciting event before it’s over. However, the series later changed her birthday to late June, aligning it with the beginning of summer in the U.S.

In a June 2022 interview with Variety, Han explained that adapting the book into a live-action series requires careful consideration, and it won’t be a direct translation. He described it as “a bit of a balancing act” to get the adaptation right.

It’s challenging to strike the right balance between what fans hope for and the creative direction of the show. I’ve always wanted book fans to feel satisfied with our story, but also to understand that it’s an adaptation for a different format, so it won’t be a word-for-word recreation. Those two ideas are always at the forefront of my mind.

In the first season of *The Summer I Turned Pretty*, Belly was upset that Conrad didn’t get her a birthday present for her sixteenth birthday. This was also the last summer the group would spend together with Susannah, as she later passed away. What Belly didn’t realize was that Conrad *had* bought her a gift – an infinity necklace – but he was hesitant to give it to her at that moment.

Fans figured out Belly’s birthday thanks to an infinity necklace featured in Season 2, Episode 2-it subtly revealed the date.

In the second episode, Belly goes to Conrad’s dorm to look for him after he disappears. Around 9 minutes and 1 second into the episode, an infinity necklace appears on a calendar page marked June 20th, strongly implying that this is Belly’s birthday. It seems likely Conrad intentionally placed the necklace on that date to highlight her special day.

In Season 3, Belly’s birthday again became central to the complicated love triangle with Conrad. Though Belly had been dating Jeremiah, a moment in Episode 4 where Conrad remembered her birthday – and told her so – was a turning point. It led to their first hug since they were a couple and signaled a shift in Belly’s feelings, even though she was planning to marry Jeremiah and didn’t want to acknowledge her growing attraction to Conrad.

Following the cancellation of her wedding to Jeremiah – brought on by her unresolved feelings for Conrad – Belly chose to begin a new chapter in her life. She left the United States for Paris, hoping to learn more about herself in the process.

Why ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’s Finale Once Again Proved Belly’s Birthday Is Important 

The final episode of *The Summer I Turned Pretty* revealed who Belly chose to be with, and the decision happened on her 22nd birthday.

Conrad abruptly left his preparations for a medical conference in Brussels to surprise Belly on her birthday, hoping to reconnect and revive their past relationship.

Conrad’s return forced Belly to confront her lingering feelings for him, and her birthday provided the ideal opportunity to do so. For Conrad, seeing Belly’s newfound confidence and willingness to embrace change only deepened his love for her.

During Belly’s birthday dinner, Conrad seemed much more confident about telling her he loved her. Now that his brother wasn’t a factor, he felt free to express his feelings. He explained to everyone that he wanted to make her birthday special by reminding her of their time together at Cousins Beach.

Conrad and Belly finally gave in to their long-held feelings on the morning of Belly’s 22nd birthday. They kissed, and things became intimate. Afterward, Belly confessed to Conrad that she had wished for him on every birthday for years.

Their conversation took a different turn when she confessed she still doubted Conrad’s sincerity. Even though he insisted his love for her was genuine and not influenced by his mother, Susannah, she admitted she was unsure how she felt, and worried about potentially uprooting her life for him again.

Belly finally understood that Conrad’s love for her hadn’t changed, even though she’d grown and evolved, particularly during her time in Paris. She realized he’d loved her from the start, and she ran to him to tell him she loved him too, making it clear it was her own choice.

I freely and wholeheartedly choose you. And if countless worlds exist, every version of me would make the same choice.

Belly and Conrad finally admitted their feelings for each other, solidifying them as the main couple in *The Summer I Turned Pretty*. This made it clear they were meant to be together, and would always find their way back to each other, even as life changed and time passed.

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2025-09-17 17:06