Overview
- The Pretty Reckless singer said playing Jenny Humphrey was "killing" her, prompting her decision to leave.
- In the Nov. 5 Call Her Daddy episode, she recounted trying to quit after three seasons to focus on The Pretty Reckless.
- She described a "lock and key" deal with The CW and Warner Bros. that made exiting difficult.
- Executive producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage ultimately wrote her character out while her contract remained in force until the series ended.
- She recalled being labeled ungrateful and said continuing ties to the show limited other acting roles even as she built her music career.