"Music legend joins ranks of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' enthusiasts"
Legendary Musician Billy Joel Shows Support for 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' and Team Conrad
Billy Joel, the iconic American singer-songwriter, has joined the ranks of fans of the popular Prime Video drama, "The Summer I Turned Pretty." The 76-year-old musician, known for hits like "Piano Man" and "Uptown Girl," has expressed his appreciation for the romantic saga, based on the trilogy of books by Jenny Han.
In a recent Instagram post, Joel shared a scene from season 3 of the show, where his name is dropped. He captioned the post with the question, "Are you Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah?" Joel's social media activity suggests a strong leaning towards Conrad Fisher, the character played by Christopher Briney. His Instagram stories featured pro-Conrad messages, such as "Team Conrad for his uptown girl," and a dismissive comment about Team Jeremiah.
Joel's eldest daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, also showed her support for Conrad by commenting on her father's post with red heart and music emojis. This comment could be a subtle reference to the character's connection to Billy Joel's music, as loving him was red, a possible allusion to his hit song "Piano Man."
The third and final season of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" premiered in July 2025, and in the latest episode, Belly Conklin, played by Lola Tung, visits a high-end bakery. The bakery owner mentions that Joel picked a similar cake for his 70th birthday, adding another layer of connection between the musician and the show.
The comment section of Joel's Instagram post was filled with fans speculating which team he is on. Some found his interest in the show humorous, while others were thrilled to see such a renowned figure expressing his love for the series.
"The Summer I Turned Pretty" tells the story of Belly Conklin, who is caught in a love triangle between brothers Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher. Conrad, Belly's first love, is the favored romantic interest of many fans, including Joel's daughter Alexa Ray Joel.
The bakery where Belly visits has an exclusive client base, adding to the high-end atmosphere of the show. As the series comes to an end with its third and final season, it has gained attention from unexpected quarters, including a legendary musician like Billy Joel.
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- Billy Joel, who is known for his hits like "Piano Man" and "Uptown Girl," has shown support for the Prime Video drama "The Summer I Turned Pretty," and his daughter Alexa Ray Joel, by expressing a slightly biased preference towards Team Conrad, the character played by Christopher Briney.
- In the world of entertainment, movies-and-tv shows, and popular culture, "The Summer I Turned Pretty" has gained a seemingly unlikely supporter – legendary musician Billy Joel, who picked a similar cake for his 70th birthday at the high-end bakery where protagonist Belly Conklin visits in the series.
