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'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 Ending Review
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‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3 Ending Review

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Lola Tung has played Belly with the depth and nuance characters of color often don’t get on teen shows like this. While The Summer I Turned Pretty is still very white, Tung and her TV family (including Sean Kaufman as Belly’s brother Steven and Jackie Chung as mom Laurel) brought a dynamic that felt deeply real and aggressively normal, which, again, for Asian American characters onscreen, this kind of representation is still rare and a welcome change. And it means that Tung’s Belly means a lot to a lot of people. Last weekend at the Emmys, I spoke to Sarah Bock, the 19-year-old who plays Miss Huang on Severance and when I asked her the first time she felt truly seen on TV, she said it was watching Tung on The Summer I Turned Pretty and that she was firmly “Team Belly.” Yes, this character has been polarizing, but I think that’s what makes her great. And in the series finale, Belly’s complexity was on full display. If you are, like Bock and me, less concerned with the love triangle between the Fisher boys (don’t get me wrong, I was still deeply invested) and more interested in watching our girl grow up and choose herself, Season 3 episode 11 was for us.  

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The Summer I Turned Pretty creator Jenny Han promises ‘big milestone for Belly’ in upcoming film
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The Summer I Turned Pretty creator Jenny Han promises ‘big milestone for Belly’ in upcoming film

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Amazon Prime Video announced on September 17 that its hit series, The Summer I Turned Pretty, will conclude its story with a feature film directed by Jenny Han. The news came shortly after the Season 3 finale premiered on the streaming service.

Check out key details about The Summer I Turned Pretty movie.(X/thesummeriturnedpretty)

Showrunner Jenny Han and the show’s star Lola Tung briefly opened up about the upcoming movie on the Today show.

Will there be a wedding in The Summer I Turned Pretty movie?

Showrunner Jenny Han and stars Lola Tung, Christopher Briney and Gavin Casalegno appeared on a virtual interview with the Today show on September 18. Savannah Guthrie pointed out that although there was a wedding at the end of the third book in the novel trilogy, the Season 3 finale ended without one.

“Do we get a wedding in the movie?” she asked Jenny Han. “I can say that there is another big milestone for Belly, so we’ll continue with that journey,” Jenny Han replied.

On being asked when we could expect the movie to come out, Han added: “It’s still a little too soon to say. But Sarah Kucserka, my co-showrunner, and I have finished a draft, so we’re chugging along.”

“We don’t know when it’s coming out, but not next year. Still have to make it,” she said.

Guthrie also interacted with Lola Tung, who played the protagonist Belly in the series. On being asked what she could potentially reveal about the upcoming movie, Tung said: “I mean, not much.”

“We’ve known for a little bit, but it’s fun that it’s finally out there in the world,” she added.

Also Read: Will there be The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 4? Here’s why fans think Belly and Conrad will make a comeback

Jenny Han’s partnership with Prime Video

After Prime Video endorsed the movie, Jenny Han said it would give her series “its proper due.” In a statement, she thanked Prime Video for “continuing to support my vision for this story and for making it possible to share this final chapter with the fans.”

Courtenay Valenti, Amazon MGM head of film, and Vernon Sanders, Global Head of Television at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, opened up about their partnership with Jenny Han through a press release.

“The Summer I Turned Pretty has struck a chord with audiences everywhere, creating moments of joy, nostalgia, and connection that have made it a global sensation,” their statement read.

They added that they were proud of the “extraordinary success” received by “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and could not be more “excited to partner again with Jenny Han to bring fans an unforgettable next chapter”

Also Read: From Outer Banks to Heartstopper: Here’s what to watch after The Summer I Turned Pretty ends

FAQs:

Who plays Belly in The Summer I Turned Pretty?

Lola Tung plays Belly in The Summer I Turned Pretty.

Will The Summer I Turned Pretty movie come out in 2026?

No, The Summer I Turned Pretty will not come out next year.

Has Jenny Han written a draft for The Summer I Turned Pretty movie?

Yes, Jenny Han has already completed a draft for the upcoming project.

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The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 ending explained: who does Belly choose?
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The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 ending explained: who does Belly choose?

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Belly Conklin’s (Lola Tung) awkward love triangle woes reach a conclusion in The Summer I Turned Pretty season three.

Based on the novels by Jenny Han, who serves as a showrunner, the coming-of-age romantic drama follows the teenager as she navigates her conflicting feelings for two brothers, Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin Casalegno).

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Other cast members in the series include Jackie Chung, Rachel Blanchard, Sean Kaufman, Alfredo Narciso, Minnie Mills, Colin Ferguson and Tom Everett Scott.

The series debuted on Amazon Prime Video in June 2022, with the third season arriving in July 2025.

Who does Belly end up with in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 finale?

Christopher Briney as Conrad in ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’. CREDIT: Prime Video

In the season finale, Conrad surprises Belly by turning up on her doorstep in Paris the day prior to her 22nd birthday. This happens a year after her wedding to Jeremiah is called off, which led to her going to Paris in the first place.

Conrad and Belly spend the day together in Paris, and the chemistry between them reaches a climax when they dance together by the Seine. The pair kiss following the dance, before they passionately head back to Belly’s apartment and have sex.

Belly questions her feelings for Conrad, fearing they might be drawn together because of the grief of Susannah’s death, but when he leaves to take the train to Brussels, she realises ‘I will always love Conrad Fisher’ and drops everything to chase him down.

After scrambling onto his train, Belly finds Conrad alone and teary-eyed. “Conrad, I choose you, of my own free will,” she remarks, showing him she’s wearing his infinity necklace. “If there are infinite worlds, every version of me chooses you, in every one of them.”

The final scene of the episode sees Belly returning to the house at Cousins Beach a few years later, coupled up with Conrad.

What happened to Jeremiah?

Jeremiah strikes up an unexpected romance with his former co-worker Denise (Isabella Briggs), after spending six months crashing in her apartment in Boston.

While the future is left unclear for the pair, they share a kiss and are last seen holding hands underneath the table – hinting that they will become a couple.

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Why ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Is Not Getting a Season 4 – Hollywood Life
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Why ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Is Not Getting a Season 4 – Hollywood Life

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The Summer I Turned Pretty series came to an end in September 2025 with its season 3 finale — but it’s coming back for a movie! Amazon confirmed the news shortly after the series finale aired, sending both Team Conrad and Team Jeremiah fans into an uproar. But one question remains: why didn’t they just continue the show with a season 4?

Below, Hollywood Life breaks down what we know about the decision to greenlight a TSITP movie instead of a fourth season.

Is The Summer I Turned Pretty Continuing With Season 4?

No, The Summer I Turned Pretty is not continuing with a fourth season. Season 3 was its last.

Why Isn’t The Summer I Turned Pretty Getting a Season 4?

The short answer is that the original TSITP books ended with Conrad and Belly declaring their love and getting married. The series, on the other hand, ended season 3 without the couple’s wedding but teasing their new relationship after Conrad surprised Belly in Paris for her 22nd birthday.

Therefore, a movie could potentially unravel what Belly and Conrad’s future looks like — maybe even with a wedding!

Author Jenny Han also released a statement explaining the bombshell movie news. “There is another big milestone left in Belly’s journey, and I thought only a movie could give it its proper due,” she said. “I’m so grateful to Prime Video for continuing to support my vision for this story and for making it possible to share this final chapter with the fans.”

Why 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Is Not Getting a Season 4 — But a Movie Instead
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When Is The Summer I Turned Pretty Movie Release Date?

At the time of publication, Amazon has not determined a release date for The Summer I Turned Pretty movie.

Is There a Summer I Turned Pretty Spinoff Series?

At the time of publication, there is no confirmed spinoff series of TSITP, but Jenny hasn’t ruled out the possibility. During a June 2025 interview with Entertainment Weekly, she teased, “Never say never.”

“If the story is there, then I’m there,” Jenny explained. “As a storyteller, you just get hit with inspiration all the time. If I had a really great idea that I was excited by, that I wanted to keep telling the story, and if [the stars] were excited to do it, then I would be so pumped. … I love working with all these guys, that’s at the core of it. I would always welcome working with them on this, or something else. Who knows what the future holds?”

Nevertheless, the writer pointed out that a continuation “really depends on if I feel like there is more story to tell.”

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Elton John Reveals How He Turned Kneecaps Into Gold Jewelry
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Elton John Reveals How He Turned Kneecaps Into Gold Jewelry

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Leave it to Elton John to turn a tough situation into gold — literally. In the trailer for his new documentary short film, Touched by Gold, he reveals how he turned both of his kneecaps into wearable gold jewelry. Watch the trailer below.

“When I had my kneecaps removed, the left one first and then the right, I asked my surgeon if I could keep the kneecaps, which he was rather startled about,” the pop icon stated in an exclusive clip provided to Us Weekly, going on to add that he gave jewelry designer Theo Fennell the artistic liberty to do “what you want with them” after his double knee replacement.

The designer then explained how his team “baked” John’s kneecaps to “dry them out,” a process that renders the bones into a porous, pumice stone-like texture, allowing them to be painted with acetate and polished.

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“My surgeon said I had the worst knees he’s ever operated on,” John said, revealing that his right patella was transformed into a gold-plated necklace. “That hole was actually in my kneecap. It looks a bit like an old artifact from Egypt.”

The singer added that Fennell made the transformation even more special, as he “brilliantly had the necklace chain made out of bones.” Making the piece complete is an engraving of a Latin phrase that translates to, “I will no longer bow to any man.” According to Fennell, that’s something “you can’t do with a kneecap missing.”

Since they couldn’t do “so much with it,” John’s left knee was turned into a brooch. “I honestly think these are timeless pieces that will last for centuries,” the pop superstar added.

“Gold is timeless,” John emphasizes in the trailer. “It’s a constant reminder of how beautiful things can look.”

Touched by Gold is out now on the World Gold Council’s official website.

John can currently be seen in the long-awaited This is Spinal Tap sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. He’s also featured on the new movie’s companion album, appearing on the songs “(Listen to The) Flower People” and “Stonehenge.”

Touched by Gold (World Gold Council)

Elton John turns kneecaps into gold jewelry

Touched by Gold (World Gold Council)

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Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Is In Custody After Family Turned Him In
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Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Is In Custody After Family Turned Him In

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Charlie Kirk was killed earlier this week during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University, and law enforcement officials now have a suspect in custody. Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah resident, was arrested after he was turned in by family members. Officials say he was not a student at the university.

“We have the person that we think is the person we’re looking for, but they drove into the police headquarters, and he’s there now,” Trump said on on Fox & Friends Friday morning (Sept. 12). “I think with a high-degree of certainty, we have him,” before adding that, “essentially, someone who knew him turned him in.” 

NBC reported a family member saw the photos of the suspect and turned Robinson into police. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was contacted with information that Robinson “had either confessed or implied that he had carried out Wednesday’s shooting.”

In the hours after the shooting, the FBI stepped in an requested tips from the public. The assassination was caught on camera and shows Kirk sitting under a tent debating with students before a single shot rang out and struck him in the neck. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Other angles that surfaced showed a figure in dark clothing running across a rooftop opposite the event.

A member of Robinson’s family who was interviewed by investigators said the suspect had become “more political” in recent years. Also per the outlet, his roommate showed investigators various Discord messages from Robinson, including ones that said he “needed to get a rifle from a drop point” and another about leaving that rifle “in a bush.”

Yesterday (Sept. 11), a rifle that was wrapped in a towel was found by officials, and there were also Discord messages that referenced the spot where it was found and the towel. Cox confirmed that inscriptions were found on the bullet casings belonging to Robinson. On some of the casings, engraved writings read “Hey fascists! Catch!” with an up arrow, a right arrow and three down arrows; “Oh bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao”; and “If you read this, you are gay LMAO.”

Vice President JD Vance, who was a close friend of Kirk’s, credits him with playing a key role success of Trump’s presidential victory. Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization that aims to “advocate for conservative politics on high school, college, and university campuses.” Kirk has risen in popularity over the years for his extremely polarizing takes, which resulted in a heavy split among reactions to his passing.

View VIBE’s roundup of reactions to Kirk’s death here.

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Emma Heming Willis reveals her children’s lives have been turned ‘upside down’ by Bruce Willis’ dementia fight
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Emma Heming Willis reveals her children’s lives have been turned ‘upside down’ by Bruce Willis’ dementia fight

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Emma Heming Willis says her children’s lives have been turned “upside down” by the impact of Bruce Willis’ dementia fight.

Emma Heming Willis says her children’s lives have been turned ‘upside down’ by the impact of Bruce Willis’ dementia fight

The model and influencer, 47, has been acting as a carer for her ailing Die Hard actor husband, 70, since he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, and has now used her new book to describe how the condition is changing daily life for their young daughters, Mabel and Evelyn.

Emma said in her new book The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path: “The truth is, Mabel and Evelyn’s daily lives were being turned upside down. For example, with FTD and other forms of dementia, some people become more sensitive to noise, which can cause distraction, confusion, and agitation.

“So I had everyone tiptoeing around the house to keep it as peaceful and serene as possible. This meant playdates were obsolete and forget about sleepovers.”

Emma has also used her book to reflect on the “loud and crazy and fun” times Bruce has enjoyed with Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11.

Father-of-five Bruce is also father to Rumer, 37, Scout, 34, and Tallulah, 31, who he had during his marriage with actress Demi Moore, 62.

Emma wrote about how she recently decided to move Bruce into a separate home with a professional care team, saying their household had become one where “no one was thriving” amid his health fight.

She said the new arrangement allowed the family to “find a better balance and fit” for everyone.

Speaking to Good Morning America on 9 September, Emma defended the decision after receiving social media criticism.

She said: “It’s really not up for a debate. Now I know that Bruce has the best care 100 percent of the time. “His needs are met 100 percent of the time, as well as our two young daughters’. So I’m not gonna take a vote on that.”

Emma added she expected criticism but insisted it was “the safest and best decision — not just for Bruce, but also for our two young girls”.

Emma’s book The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path is out now.




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Frankie Muniz on Leaving Hollywood
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Frankie Muniz Turned Down SNL at 14

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The NASCAR driver said his mom then told him, “No, no, you don’t understand. Like, this is a really big deal,” and that for about a week and a half, he had “every executive, every producer, everybody in the history of Fox TV, Regency TV going, ‘What are you doing?'”

But he stood his ground.

“I was like, I don’t back out of obligation,” Muniz recalled. “They’ve been airing my commercial saying I’m going to be cohosting.”

Ultimately, Bynes ended up not cohosting the Kids’ Choice Awards with Muniz, although she did serve as a presenter. The actor actually cohosted the show with LL Cool J, David Arquette and Mandy Moore, with Rosie O’Donnell serving as the main host.

And although Muniz did eventually meet Bynes and even starred alongside her in the 2002 movie Big Fat Liar—he’s yet to host SNL.

To look back at celebs who have made a splash on SNL, keep reading.

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Kate Weston’s Novel ‘How To Make a Killing’ Being Turned Into TV Show.
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Kate Weston’s Novel ‘How To Make a Killing’ Being Turned Into TV Show.

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EXCLUSIVE: Imagine Selling Sunset but with a murder mystery plot. Legendary Television is developing a series based on Kate Weston’s real estate novel How to Make a Killing.

The company, which is behind series such as HBO Max’s Dune Prophecy and Apple’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, has optioned the novel, which was published by Headline earlier this summer.

The series follows star real estate agent and mom-fluencer Amanda Harrington and her high-stakes team as they navigate the cutthroat world of luxury property sales. When rising star Bella is found dead at the open house of a coveted $50M mansion, everyone becomes a suspect in this dark comedy. 

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Weston is a former stand-up comedian and author of the YA comedy murder mystery, Murder on A School Night. She also wrote Diary of a Confused Feminist, which was nominated for the Carnegie Medal, the sequel Must Do Better, and her latest adult book was You May Now Kill the Bride.

Legendary has been busy in the television space in recent years. It is also behind the live-action Drops of God for Apple and Netflix’s animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft.

It is currently developing a new sci-fi franchise with Akiva Goldsman, based on three Irwin Allen series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Land of the Giants and The Time Tunnel. It is also working on a live-action Pacific Rim series from Eric Heisserer for Amazon’s Prime Video and recently sold a reboot of Sid and Marty Krofft’s 1974 sci-fi adventure show Land of the Lost to Netflix.

Weston is represented by Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency’s Hannah Ladds. 

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Why Every Millennial Woman You Know Is Suddenly Watching ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’
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Why Every Millennial Woman You Know Is Suddenly Watching ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’

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What’s going on here? Have we all been brainwashed in some kind of evil genius, Josie and the Pussycats-inspired scheme? Or is this just one of those timeless stories that has somehow tapped into a set of universal truths that perfectly capture what it means to be human? As someone who was extremely skeptical at first (did I mention that the main character is called Belly?), I can now confidently say I believe it to be the latter. That, and the way the show manages to seamlessly blend nostalgia with romantic intensity, offering a comforting kind of escapism that reminds us all of how we behaved at that age.

Despite being a current show, I do think there’s something definitively millennial—both tonally and plot-wise—about the whole thing. Consider the TV shows and films we were raised on: Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, The OC, Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill… love triangles (particularly between two brothers) were an integral part of our cultural diet. “It becomes a real talking point of ‘which team are you on?’ and makes you much more invested in the characters because you’re rooting for your ‘team,’” says Holly, 30.

It’s worth pointing out, too, that Han’s books were first published in 2009, 2010, and 2011—so, when a lot of millennials were teenagers. “It reminds me of being that age and all of the comfort teenage shows and rom-coms I loved,” adds Holly. “With the current state of the world, maybe a lot of us want to feel like we’re 16 again.”

It’s mammoth success could also be partly attributed to the fact that episodes are released weekly rather than all at once—a rare but clever tactic that both builds anticipation and harks back to how shows operated when we were younger. “Back then, we had to wait weeks to find out what was going to happen in our favorite programs,” says Jenna, 40. “And in the meantime, we’re having conversations with people, seeing reactions online, and experiencing delayed gratification rather than binging in a day. Watching new episodes becomes an occasion.”

Then there’s the soundtrack, which has thus far featured no fewer than 20 Taylor Swift songs across the three seasons, not to mention tracks by Olivia Rodrigo, Phoebe Bridgers, and Gracie Abrams. All of this ensures that sonically, the series taps into a wider sad-girl musical universe that is characterized by the same themes and feelings as the show: longing, heartache, and seductive melancholia. Fans are even speculating that Swift may drop the first single from her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, in the series finale—which seems deranged, but weirder things have happened.

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