In a recent episode of Josh Horowitz's "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, Merced revealed that Dever "had to be extra secured by security when it came to the filming of [season 2]" because of fans' hatred for her character. Some fans couldn't separate the actress from her role, with Merced stating, "there are "so many strange people" who "genuinely hate Abby," reminding that "[she's] not a real person."
Merced expressed sympathy for Dever, noting, "Kaitlyn's such a cool person who does not get phased by things, really has her head in the right place, and also is going through a lot right now personally." She referenced the personal challenge Dever faced after her mother's passing. Merced concluded passionately, "But also - give her the damn Emmy, honestly. I'm so excited for people to see how incredibly well Bella and Kaitlyn did on this."
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