Actors Sean Kaufman and Christopher Briney, stars of the popular series The Summer I Turned Pretty, created a buzz during a recent New York Knicks game by sharing a kiss on camera. The moment occurred at Madison Square Garden as the Knicks faced off against the Milwaukee Bucks.
The pair was initially spotted on the Jumbotron waving and smiling at fans. In a playful display, Kaufman, who portrays Steven, affectionately grabbed Briney’s face and kissed him, prompting laughter from Briney, who plays Conrad. This unexpected moment quickly gained traction on social media, particularly after the New York Knicks shared the clip on their official Instagram account, captioning it, “Belly, you have some competition,” and later adding, “Those who get it, get it.”
Fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty expressed their enthusiasm for the actors’ lighthearted display of affection. One user commented, “Love them. Love the Knicks love for them,” while another expressed support by stating, “Everyone is team Conrad indeed.”
Despite the positive reactions, not all viewers were thrilled with the moment. Some fans felt it detracted from the sports atmosphere, with one user remarking, “Don’t ever post this again, please,” and another asking, “Can we post basketball?”
Impact of the Series’ Conclusion
The appearance of Kaufman and Briney comes shortly after the dramatic conclusion of the third season of The Summer I Turned Pretty. This season wrapped up the long-standing love triangle involving main characters Belly, Jeremiah, and Conrad. It also highlighted the complicated friendship between Steven and Conrad after the latter revealed his feelings for Belly.
Following the finale’s premiere, Amazon announced plans for a sequel film, which will be directed and co-written by Jenny Han, the author of the book series on which the show is based. A release date for the upcoming film has yet to be disclosed.
As the fandom continues to engage with both the actors’ off-screen moments and the show’s narrative developments, it remains evident that The Summer I Turned Pretty has captured the attention of audiences, both on and off the court.
