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Abbott Elementary’s Lisa Ann Walter Was Worried Women Would ‘Hate’ Melissa

‘Abbott Elementary’ star Lisa Walter revealed she was worried women would ‘hate’ her character for breaking up with Gary in the show’s third season

While speaking to The Wrap in a Thursday, April 18 interview, Walter shared that she was concerned about the reaction audiences might have to Melissa breaking up with her boyfriend, Gary ( Bruno Amato), in the show’s season premiere. In February, ABC announced that Abbott Elementary had been picked up for a fourth season, a move that made Walter — an acting veteran — feel secure for the first time in her career. Walter added that her role in the critically acclaimed ABC show has afforded her the chance to have new experiences with her kids, Jordan, 36, Delia, 32, and twins Spencer and Simon, 23.

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