Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly.Photo: Byron Cohen/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyJenna Fischeris reflecting on some of the criticism that was directed at Pam Beesly onThe Office.During the latest episode of the Office Ladies podcast, Fischer (Pam) spoke with co-host Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin) about how some fans “were not happy” with Pam’s decision to briefly move to New York City to attend art school.While breaking down season 5 episode “Weight Loss, Part 2,” Kinsey, 49, noted that people were “fired up” that while Pam was seen laughing with new friends, her then-boyfriend Jim Halpert was talking about how much he missed her.“People were not happy with Pam when this episode aired, I remember,” said Kinsey.“I just want to say that when Pam went to art school for only three months when she was not yet married and didn’t have children, people came down real hard on her because of Jim’s feelings,” said Fischer, 47.Fischer went on to note that later on in season 9, when Jimmakes some big moves of his ownto chase his dreams, some fans again criticized Pam.“Then, when Jim invested in a business without telling Pam, and left his family, and left Pam alone to care for their two children while he chased his dreams, people came down on Pam again for not being supportive enough of Jim,” she said. “So in both of these instances I just want to say I noticed a lot of hate for Pam. Do I want to call it sexist? I do.““Pam faced a lot of scrutiny as a character I think because she was a woman, right?” she asked Kinsey.“That river runs deep,” her costar added, as Fischer replied, “It runs deep and it’s going to run long into some future seasons.“Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer.hris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyFischer has opened up in the past about the lasting impact of Jim and Pam’s romance on fans — and how some viewers have a hard time accepting the fact that she andJohn Krasinskiaren’t together in real life.“People don’t know how John and I are not a couple in real life,” Fischer previously toldBrian Baumgartner, who played Kevin Malone on the series, onAn Oral History of The Office.“I don’t know how to explain it, because it’s a little bit like telling kids there’s no Santa,” she added. “The bottom line is that we were playing characters, but I know that if people think of us as John and Jenna, then it’s destroying some of the magic of Jim and Pam.“In real life, Krasinski has beenmarriedto actressEmily Bluntsince 2010, and Fischerwed writer and director Lee Kirkthe same year.
Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly.Photo: Byron Cohen/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Jenna Fischeris reflecting on some of the criticism that was directed at Pam Beesly onThe Office.During the latest episode of the Office Ladies podcast, Fischer (Pam) spoke with co-host Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin) about how some fans “were not happy” with Pam’s decision to briefly move to New York City to attend art school.While breaking down season 5 episode “Weight Loss, Part 2,” Kinsey, 49, noted that people were “fired up” that while Pam was seen laughing with new friends, her then-boyfriend Jim Halpert was talking about how much he missed her.“People were not happy with Pam when this episode aired, I remember,” said Kinsey.“I just want to say that when Pam went to art school for only three months when she was not yet married and didn’t have children, people came down real hard on her because of Jim’s feelings,” said Fischer, 47.Fischer went on to note that later on in season 9, when Jimmakes some big moves of his ownto chase his dreams, some fans again criticized Pam.“Then, when Jim invested in a business without telling Pam, and left his family, and left Pam alone to care for their two children while he chased his dreams, people came down on Pam again for not being supportive enough of Jim,” she said. “So in both of these instances I just want to say I noticed a lot of hate for Pam. Do I want to call it sexist? I do.““Pam faced a lot of scrutiny as a character I think because she was a woman, right?” she asked Kinsey.“That river runs deep,” her costar added, as Fischer replied, “It runs deep and it’s going to run long into some future seasons.“Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer.hris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyFischer has opened up in the past about the lasting impact of Jim and Pam’s romance on fans — and how some viewers have a hard time accepting the fact that she andJohn Krasinskiaren’t together in real life.“People don’t know how John and I are not a couple in real life,” Fischer previously toldBrian Baumgartner, who played Kevin Malone on the series, onAn Oral History of The Office.“I don’t know how to explain it, because it’s a little bit like telling kids there’s no Santa,” she added. “The bottom line is that we were playing characters, but I know that if people think of us as John and Jenna, then it’s destroying some of the magic of Jim and Pam.“In real life, Krasinski has beenmarriedto actressEmily Bluntsince 2010, and Fischerwed writer and director Lee Kirkthe same year.
Jenna Fischeris reflecting on some of the criticism that was directed at Pam Beesly onThe Office.
During the latest episode of the Office Ladies podcast, Fischer (Pam) spoke with co-host Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin) about how some fans “were not happy” with Pam’s decision to briefly move to New York City to attend art school.
While breaking down season 5 episode “Weight Loss, Part 2,” Kinsey, 49, noted that people were “fired up” that while Pam was seen laughing with new friends, her then-boyfriend Jim Halpert was talking about how much he missed her.
“People were not happy with Pam when this episode aired, I remember,” said Kinsey.
“I just want to say that when Pam went to art school for only three months when she was not yet married and didn’t have children, people came down real hard on her because of Jim’s feelings,” said Fischer, 47.
Fischer went on to note that later on in season 9, when Jimmakes some big moves of his ownto chase his dreams, some fans again criticized Pam.
“Then, when Jim invested in a business without telling Pam, and left his family, and left Pam alone to care for their two children while he chased his dreams, people came down on Pam again for not being supportive enough of Jim,” she said. “So in both of these instances I just want to say I noticed a lot of hate for Pam. Do I want to call it sexist? I do.”
“Pam faced a lot of scrutiny as a character I think because she was a woman, right?” she asked Kinsey.
“That river runs deep,” her costar added, as Fischer replied, “It runs deep and it’s going to run long into some future seasons.”
Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.
John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer.hris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Fischer has opened up in the past about the lasting impact of Jim and Pam’s romance on fans — and how some viewers have a hard time accepting the fact that she andJohn Krasinskiaren’t together in real life.
“People don’t know how John and I are not a couple in real life,” Fischer previously toldBrian Baumgartner, who played Kevin Malone on the series, onAn Oral History of The Office.
“I don’t know how to explain it, because it’s a little bit like telling kids there’s no Santa,” she added. “The bottom line is that we were playing characters, but I know that if people think of us as John and Jenna, then it’s destroying some of the magic of Jim and Pam.”
In real life, Krasinski has beenmarriedto actressEmily Bluntsince 2010, and Fischerwed writer and director Lee Kirkthe same year.
source: people.com
