) The role eventually went to Cameron Cuffe, a white actor.On Twitter, Pageshared offered both a mirror and a road map. Because each character had such distinct, yet also relatable personalities, it was easy to see yourself reflected in one or more of them — and also identify others you aspired to be. Growing up, I was definitely impulsive and admittedly bossy like Kristy, but also had a quiet side that was more Mary Anne. Yet I longed to be as carefree and free-spirited as Dawn, or fashionable like Stacey — and I spent hours trying to make my handwriting as perfect as hers (to this day, I sometimes dot my i’s with hearts). Similarly, Amma has found a connection not only with the show itself but other viewers. Ahead of the Netflix release, she created a group of online watch parties to share in the nostalgia with others. “In a moment where I'm currently sheltering alone, online gatherings have been a lifeline for lessening my loneliness,” she says. “To get to do so with a show that's so inherently comforting has been additionally heartwarming.”The originalBSC After That Presidential Debate, I’m Voting to Shut Trump Up in the 2020 ElectionAaron Carterhas had a rollercoaster of a year but inhis latest interview withUs Weekly