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Jenny Han on the final season of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'

Jenny Han on the final season of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'

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In this episode of "The Drink," Kate Snow sits down with Jenny Han, author and creator of the hit trilogies, "The Summer I Turned Pretty" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before." She reflects on her career so far: her time growing up in Virginia, her push for diversity in Hollywood, and what fans can expect from the final chapter of Belly, Conrad and Jeremiah.July 24, 2025
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The Summer I Turned Pretty's latest Season 3 Easter Egg that fans probably missed

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