Danielle Fishel responded to online criticism of Topanga's choice of character.
She told Insider that it wasn't her idea.
Fishel said that it didn't stop her from pursuing her career.
Danielle Fishel responded to online criticism that has arisen in recent years of her character Topanga's decision to go to Pennbrook University and ask her future husband to marry her instead of going to Yale University.
In an interview with Insider, Fishel said that it wasn't her and Rider Strong's idea. The story of childhood sweethearts was chosen by Michael Jacobs.
According to Fishel, the story Jacobs wanted to tell was of a couple who proved that you can meet someone when you're young and know without a shadow of a doubt that you're willing to work through highs and lows.
I don't know if it was the right decision to choose him over Yale, but I think it worked out for her.
She also wanted a career and a family, and I think that's what she wanted." Even though she didn't get the degree she wanted from a more prestigious university, she still pursued her career and became a judge.
It was possible for fans to see where Topanga's career took her on the spinoff show.
The engagement and marriage storyline was idealistic even in 1998 when Topanga proposed on the show.
There was balance in the show according to the actor and director. According to Fishel, Jacobs wanted to show that wasn't the only way to have a relationship, which is why he and Shawn ended up breaking up.
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