Danielle Fishel on 'Girl Meets World' Pay, Being Disliked for Boundaries
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Danielle Fishel returned to TV with “Girl Meets World” 14 years after “Boy Meets World,” but her more professional and mature approach led to tension on set, with some colleagues labeling her “crazy” and “difficult.”
- Fishel established personal boundaries, including a request to avoid hugging on set, aligning with Disney’s workplace rules and reflecting her changed perspective as a married adult, which was met with misunderstanding and resistance.
- Despite the challenges and feeling disliked by some cast members, Fishel maintained professionalism and advocated for appropriate content, sometimes successfully influencing the show’s storylines.
- The experiences and behind-the-scenes dynamics are detailed in “Book Meets World: The Definitive Inside Story of the Hit Sitcom Boy Meets World,” co-written by Fishel and other cast members, available for pre-order and releasing November 10.
