Troian Bellisario’s Unexpected Pretty Little Liars Journey

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Society & Culture

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🗓️ 2 April 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

This week we sit down with Pretty Little Liar's star, Troian Bellisario, who shares how she never expected to land the role of Spencer Hastings—but the moment she stepped into the audition room, everything changed. She opens up about the challenges of navigating early success, battling imposter syndrome, and the pressure of stepping into a role beloved by book fans. Troian also shares insights into life after PLL, her experience on, “On Call,” and her transition into directing. She gets candid about working alongside her husband, Patrick J. Adams, including the unique challenges of watching each other in intimate scenes, and shares what’s next on the horizon.

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