Rachel Blanchard Clarifies Susannah's Role in 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Love Triangle

Rachel Blanchard, who portrays Susannah in the Prime Video series "The Summer I Turned Pretty," defended her character by explaining that Susannah's intentions were often misunderstood and never meant to create pressure or conflict among the characters. Susannah believed Belly would eventually end up with one of her sons, Conrad or Jeremiah, but this was more of a hopeful fantasy than a push for a specific outcome. Blanchard emphasized that Susannah would have communicated differently had she known the love triangle caused emotional turmoil and fractured the brothers' relationship. Despite fan speculation that Susannah favored Conrad, Blanchard clarified that Susannah was not fixated on him at all costs and wanted genuine happiness for everyone involved. The series concluded on September 17, and a feature film directed by author Jenny Han has been announced, with Lola Tung returning as Belly, though Blanchard's involvement remains uncertain as Susannah typically appears in flashbacks. Overall, Blanchard views Susannah’s message as aspirational and misinterpreted rather than intentionally manipulative.