Troian Bellisario revealed that the storyline involving Ezra and Aria's relationship in Pretty Little Liars was initially intended to explore darker themes, including inappropriate grooming, but was changed due to fan reactions and the popularity of their relationship.
The cast and creator of 'Pretty Little Liars' reflect on the show's controversial depiction of a teacher-student relationship between Aria and Ezra, acknowledging it was crossing a line and would be handled differently today due to increased awareness of grooming and abuse. Despite the problematic nature, they emphasize the relationship's significance in the show's story and fan appeal, while recognizing societal progress and the importance of context in fiction.
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of 'Pretty Little Liars,' the cast and creator shared behind-the-scenes secrets, discussed the show's most talked-about storylines and relationships, and expressed hopes for a reunion movie, reflecting on the series' lasting impact and complex character dynamics.
Actress Torrey DeVitto, known for her role in Pretty Little Liars, announced her engagement to director Jared LaPine. She shared photos on Instagram, showing off her emerald cut diamond ring. The couple got engaged while walking in a park, with Jared proposing on one knee. Torrey was previously married to The Vampire Diaries co-star Paul Wesley and has been linked to other celebrities in the past.
"Pretty Little Liars" star Ashley Benson is engaged to Brandon Davis after a whirlwind romance. The actress, known for her privacy, confirmed the relationship in February and shared images of her engagement ring on Instagram. Benson has previously expressed her preference for keeping her personal life out of the spotlight. Davis, an oil heir, is the grandson of the late Marvin Davis. Benson was previously in a relationship with model Cara Delevingne.
"Pretty Little Liars" actor Ashley Benson announced her engagement to oil heir Brandon Davis on Instagram. Benson shared a photo of her massive ring and expressed her love for Davis. The news was confirmed by a friend, who shared a picture of Benson smiling with her ring. Benson and Davis have been dating for a few months and met through mutual friends. Benson has previously kept her relationships private and believes in protecting her relationship by not exploiting it.
The WGA East labor strike has halted production on two more shows, Power Book II: Ghost and Pretty Little Liars: Summer School, in New York. The Ghost team was shooting its fourth season in Tribeca, while PLL was filming in Newburgh. The WGA East's Rapid Response Team has been targeting shows in production, with supporters from unions like SAG-AFTRA and the Teamsters proving effective allies. Expect more shutdowns and pauses as the nationwide strike nears the end of its second week.
Lucy Hale, Ashley Benson, and Troian Bellisario, former co-stars of the hit TV show "Pretty Little Liars," reunited for a photo at a casino night gala for the organization Every Day Action. Fans celebrated the mini-reunion on social media, with some expressing nostalgia for the show. The missing member of the crew, Shay Mitchell, was noticed by fans in the comments. "Pretty Little Liars" ultimately got a reboot with a whole new cast in 2022 called "Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin."