‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Star Gavin Casalegno Responds Internet Backlash Jeremiah Character

Gavin Casalegno, who plays Jeremiah Fisher in Amazon Prime's popular series "The Summer I Turned Pretty," has addressed the intense online backlash against his character in the show's third and final season. Jeremiah, engaged to Lola Tung's Belly despite cheating on her, has been labeled "one of the internet's most hated boyfriends," prompting Amazon to issue a plea against bullying. Casalegno has distanced himself from the character's actions, emphasizing that the story is fictional and that he does not personally engage with the negative comments, instead finding humor in memes shared by his sister. Despite the criticism, he describes his role as a "dream job" and acknowledges the show's significant growth, with the current season attracting a large adult female audience and becoming Amazon Prime's top global show. The series continues to explore the love triangle between Belly and the Fisher brothers, with fans eagerly awaiting the finale on September 17. The backlash highlights the passionate engagement of viewers, though it also raises concerns about the impact of negative fan reactions on actors.