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South China Morning Post
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Sean Kaufman, who plays Steven Conklin in The Summer I Turned Pretty? The New York-born actor has a younger sister IRL and is one of Hollywood's hottest young talents – but is he dating co-star
Sean Kaufman is rapidly emerging as one of Hollywood's most versatile young talents. He's racked up over 1.2 million followers on Instagram at the time of writing thanks to his breakthrough performance as Steven Conklin, the protective yet sometimes exasperating older brother of Belly (played by Lola Tung ), the protagonist of hit Amazon Prime series The Summer I Turned Pretty Sean Kaufman with his The Summer I Turned Pretty castmates, including Lola Tung (second from right), who plays his on-screen sister Belly, and rumoured girlfriend Minnie Mills (right). Photo: @ In a break from the original novel by Jenny Han – who also wrote To All the Boys I've Loved Before – where Steven is a minor and somewhat annoying character, Amazon Prime's adaptation expands his role, turning him into a fan favourite with a blend of humour, loyalty and vulnerability. 'My favourite quality about Steven is that he makes mistakes and always learns from them. There is something beautiful about having a flawed character, not only from an actor's perspective but from an audience's perspective, because it allows one to sympathise with the character,' Kaufman told Timid Magazine. Advertisement Fresh off filming the series' final season, the 25-year-old, Japanese-American actor is expanding his repertoire with a string of high-profile projects. Recently, he has joined the cast of upcoming supernatural horror film Other Mommy, in which he'll star alongside Jessica Chastain and Jay Duplass. He will also appear as a recurring cast member in the fifth season of the sci-fi series For All Mankind. Here is everything you need to know about this Hollywood rising star. He actually has a sister Sean Kaufman has a younger sister named Abby. Photo: @ Kaufman was born and raised in New York City alongside his real-life sister Abby, who's three years younger than him. Being protective over Abby gave him insight into why his character Steven is protective over his on-screen sister Belly. In an interview with Timid Magazine, Kaufman said, 'I'm an older brother in real life, so I feel most similar to Steven in that protectiveness. I love my sister to death, and there's nothing I wouldn't do for her, so it's very easy to understand where Steven comes from when he is seemingly overprotective.' Kaufman also revealed to Schön magazine that, growing up, he and his sister shared a room and used to fight frequently. Playing Steven made him realise how important this relationship was; he ended up applying Steven's emotions toward Belly, to his own life. He's loved acting since childhood Sean Kaufman's had an interest in acting since childhood. Photo: @ Kaufman's passion for acting began in childhood, but it wasn't until middle school that his interest became serious. He initially decided to audition for the school musical simply as a way to spend time with a girl he liked, but after landing the lead role, his love for acting grew rapidly during rehearsals.
Pink Villa
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Episode 4: Release Date to Streaming Details, All About Belly, Conrad and Jeremiah's Future
The Summer I Turned Pretty returned to the screens with season 3. With the first couple of episodes out on the streaming platform, the fans are already hooked on Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah's story. In the previous episodes, the audience witnessed that the news of Belly and Jeremiah's engagement had got the tension running high. For the new season, Lola Tung, Gavin Casalegno, Christopher Briney, and Jackie Chung, among others. Moreover, the new bunch of episodes marks the final season of the hit Amazon series. The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 4 streaming details After the third episode filled with drama and tension, the upcoming scenes are set to be dropped on July 30. The fourth episode will be out at 12 PM (Pacific Time) and 3 AM (Eastern Time). The season will have 11 episodes, and all of them will be available to stream on Amazon Prime. The show premiered on July 16, with the first two episodes releasing simultaneously. Ever since then, all the new episodes have been dropping every Wednesday. To keep up with the show regularly, viewers will have to buy a subscription to the streaming platform. Moreover, Amazon provides a 30-day free trial, giving them a chance to watch the show without paying a penny. What happened in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 3? In the previous episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty, the audience saw Jeremiah proposing to Belly, and the two happily planning to announce the news to everyone. On the other hand, things get complicated between Taylor and Steven. The latter suggests that they stay apart. Steven previously helped Taylor's mom with the finances, through which she learned that her mother's salon was struggling. Meanwhile, when Belly announces the news of her engagement, everyone thinks she is joking. However, Belly affirms that Jeremiah is the love of her life, and she would tie the knot with him. In the new episode, Conrad is expected to enter the scene and be heartbroken over Belly's engagement news.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 episode 3 sparks memefest over Belly's engagement tiny ring; Conrad's reaction is now viral
The much-anticipated third episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 dropped today (July 23) on Prime Video, following last week's two-episode premiere. Fans had been waiting for this one, and for good reason. It marked the first time Belly (Lola Tung) and Conrad (Christopher Briney) shared a real scene this season that wasn't just a flashback. But what could've been a heartfelt Bonrad moment quickly turned into a meme-worthy disaster when Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) pulled out a proposal ring so tiny, you'd need a microscope to spot the diamond. And no, that's not an exaggeration. The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Episode 3: Quick Recap Belly and Jeremiah are officially engaged. While he popped the question at the end of episode 2, it's in episode 3 that we finally see the ring—and let's just say, fans were not ready. Belly's junior year has wrapped, Jeremiah's still stuck in his super senior era, and Conrad? Still pining... and currently jobless. Meanwhile, Steven and Taylor are hitting a rough patch of their own. The big engagement reveal happens at a family dinner following a memorial for Susannah. When Laurel, Belly's mom, assumes they're joking, Belly sharply pulls the ring from her pocket and slides it on with full dramatic flair. It was supposed to be a powerful moment, but the internet couldn't get past that ring. If you've read Jenny Han's books, you'd know the ring is described as tiny… but nothing prepared fans for how hilariously underwhelming it would look onscreen. Belly's ring sparks a social media memefest The internet has pretty much unanimously crowned this the first filler episode of the season, with many calling it painfully slow in terms of plot progression. But if there's one thing that saved the episode from total snoozefest status, it's Belly's engagement ring. The storyline may have stalled, but that tiny ring sparked a wave of memes that had social media in stitches. One X user wrote, "Belly says she wishes she could wear the ring now. Mind you, she could, and nobody would notice." belly saying she wish she could wear the ring now mind u she could and nobody would notice "Belly girl, what are you even trying to show off here, like... is the engagement ring in the room with us?" another user mentioned, referring to the scene where Belly tried to show off her ring. belly girl what are you even trying to show off here like .. is the engagement ring in the room with us? "I've seen promise rings bigger than Belly's engagement ring," added one user. i've seen promise rings bigger than belly's engagement ring "I don't see the couple Jeremiah and Belly as an endgame in this series, Tsip, unless they become more mature together at the end of the series. They're missing something. Now... what's that mosquito-sized engagement ring, please??? It's embarrassing," wrote one individual. I don't see the couple Jeremiah and Belly as an endgame in this series Tsip unless they become more mature together at the end of the series. They're missing that mosquito sized engagement ring please???It's embarrassing 😬#thesummeriturnedpretty3 And in case you were wondering, check out below how Conrad reacted to it: conrad's reaction to the ring he just like me fr 😭 #TheSummerITurnedPretty The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3: What to expect next? Laurel is totally against the wedding. But Jeremiah's playing it chill, telling Belly their parents are just overreacting. Meanwhile, Conrad's still trying to wrap his head around the whole thing. Episode 4 of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 is setting the stage for a full-on clash between Belly and her mom. Will Laurel manage to snap her out of it, or is Belly too far gone? Find out when the next episode drops on July 30 on Prime Video.
USA Today
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The cult of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty', explained
Breanna Quigley thought of everything. For her watch party last week for the debut of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" Season 3, the 24-year-old in Charlotte, North Carolina, had custom cookies, matching pool floats, a popcorn machine, a custom painted banner, a big speaker, seashell place mats, a fish net table runner, blue hydrangeas ... the list goes on. Each item was a reference to the show about a love triangle between Belly Conklin (Lola Tung) and brothers Conrad Fisher (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin Casalegno) as they navigate life, growing pains and one immeasurable loss. Blue water appeared on Quigley's blow-up TV screen as she and her friends watched from her pool, chimes sounding as the opening credits played like a call to worship for the devout fans of Jenny Han's fan-favorite novels-turned-Amazon Prime Video series. Quigley, who dropped $350 on her event, is among many fans gathering at one another's homes and public venues weekly to enjoy the guilty pleasure of watching Belly navigate her love for two boys she's known her whole life – and that each present a different future for her. Where to watch Season 3: What time does Episode 3 of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' come out? The watch parties are pure sun-soaked indulgence for viewers who know deep in their souls whether they're Team Jeremiah or Team Conrad – and are ready to present a thesis as to why. Series creators even issued a foreboding warning imploring fans to refrain from online harassment as the angst of the season plays out. Conrad or Jeremiah? How 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' books end "I think the show has such a following because of how it makes you feel," Quigley said. "Everyone loves summer romance and I feel a lot of people can relate and love to see Belly choose between brothers. It's funny because the show can be pretty cringey but it's cute." Be in Belly's world: 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' gets a character-inspired shoe collection at Steve Madden Emphasis on the cringe. Some viewers are really embarrassed about the degree of investment they have in Season 3, despite watching these young lovers through their fingers. "I'm one episode in and already cringing and very uncomfy," posted one audience member. so cringey but I can't not watch it #thesummeriturnedpretty #conniebaby When Belly and Jeremiah middle-school-style slow dance to "Dilemma" by Kelly Rowland and Nelly at a college frat party, one viewer physically twinged with second-hand shudders. Fans' significant others are watching from the other room, stunned and bewildered by the dynamics of a girl who loves two siblings. Bearing witness to the "icks" on screen are a test of endurance. Meet the cast: Who stars in 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3? i'm still staying strong as team jelly ✊🏽 im carrying this ship on my back till l die #thesummeriturnedpretty #thesummeriturnedprettyedit #thesummeriturnedprettyseries #thesummeriturnedprettyseason3 #jellyfish #bonrad #jellyedit #bonradedit #conradfisher But why do we watch anyway, and get so invested? It reminds us so much of our own loves, the ones we lost or never had, according to Alicia M. Walker, professor of sociology at Missouri State University. "Maybe we're cringing, but we might be a bit jealous, too," Walker said. Who wouldn't want to experience love for the first time against the lustful backdrop of fictional Cousins Beach, an idyllic East Coast town, Walker said. The raw unabashed relationships on screen, while we recoil, may remind viewers of any age of the significant impact of being chosen for simply being yourself, Walker said. "The show doesn't just depict first love, it restores its emotional weight," Walker said. "The show almost doesn't feel like fiction, it feels like memory." this is so amazing aaa #thesummeriturnedpretty #summer #bryantpark #teamjeremiah #teamconrad #fyp #thingstodoinnyc @the summer i turned pretty The cult of "TSITP" is especially powerful because its ethos juxtaposes our cultural zeitgeist, one deprived of connection and defined by division, she said. We want something we can all gather around right now and root for, awkwardness included, she said. "It ends up being emotional comfort food during this time," Walker said. "The cult following around the show really shows how starved we are for something that we can feel, not just watch. The characters become avatars for our own longing, heartbreak, hopefulness and grief ... Whether you're 17 or 57, that hunger for connection, clarity and care is real and this show feeds that."
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vedang Raina takes a swipe at rumoured girlfriend Khushi Kapoor: 'You like any boy with a guitar...'
Rumoured couple Vedang Raina and Khushi Kapoor's playful chemistry shines in a promotional video for 'The Summer I Turned Pretty.' Their fan-fueled debate about 'Team Conrad' versus 'Team Jeremiah' takes a hilarious turn when Vedang teases Khushi about her taste in guitar-playing boys. The video promotes the show's third season, which centers on Belly's complicated love triangle. Vedang Raina and Khushi Kapoor may not have officially confirmed their relationship, but their playful chemistry is hard to miss. In a new promotional video for The Summer I Turned Pretty, the rumoured couple engage in a cheeky fan-fueled debate that ends with Vedang throwing a hilarious dig Khushi's way—leaving fans amused and curious in equal measure. Team Conrad vs Team Jeremiah The video opens with Khushi —an unapologetic Conrad loyalist—visibly shocked as Vedang confidently announces he's 'Team Jellyfish' (aka Jeremiah). Vedang defends his pick, calling Jeremiah the nicer, greener-flag sibling. What follows is a laugh-out-loud exchange: when Khushi praises Conrad as Belly's childhood crush, Vedang quips, 'You like any boy with a guitar.' The zinger leaves Khushi momentarily stunned—before she remembers Vedang plays the guitar too. Her quick switch in expressions and mock outrage at his teasing and 'red flags' makes the promo an entertaining watch. Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty follows Belly as her seemingly perfect summer with Jeremiah is upended by Conrad's return—bringing unresolved feelings back to the surface. As she stands at the cusp of adulthood, Belly must confront her emotions and make a defining choice about love. It's this central love triangle that sparks Khushi and Vedang's playful banter over who truly deserves Belly's heart. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Premium 1 BHK at Mahindra Citadel – Coming Soon! Mahindra Citadel Enquire Now Undo On the professional front, Khushi was last seen in Nadaniyaan, a project that faced considerable online trolling and criticism. Vedang Raina, meanwhile, appeared in the Alia Bhatt-led Jigra, which also struggled to impress audiences and drew its share of backlash.
