Danica McKellar Defends The Wonder Years Ending

Danica McKellar, who played Winnie Cooper on 'The Wonder Years,' has addressed the controversial ending of the show, which left many fans disappointed when Kevin Arnold and Winnie did not end up together. In a recent episode of the 'Pod Meets World' podcast, she acknowledged that while Kevin married someone else and Winnie pursued her art degree in Paris, the story could continue beyond what the narrator revealed. McKellar suggested that life often doesn't follow our expectations, stating, 'Most of our lives don’t turn out the way we wanted them to,' and hinted that perhaps Kevin and Winnie could have reunited later in life. She also reflected on her own experiences with love and marriage, stating, 'Personally, I am divorced and remarried, and a lot of people are.' Executive producer Bob Brush previously noted that the series aimed to reflect real-life complexities, emphasizing that not everything works out as one hopes. McKellar's comments are intended to provide some hope for fans yearning for a different conclusion.