Bless Tracy. She was already thinking of how all fans would react— even the ones that wouldn’t like it. But also, protect her please. She’s so nice & I mean come on now, she obviously cares. Like damn people. She doesn’t deserve hate & neither does Upstead. (But also how awesome are Jesse & Tracy for this interview?!) 🙌😁😁
Hailey Upton / Tracy Spiridakos appreciation post: Thank you Chicago PD, for having Tracy come onto the show, because her character has truly been a breath of fresh air. Hailey is strong, but also vulnerable, and very focused on how she can help - not only victims but also her team. Tracy plays up all these sides to Hailey with such versatility that really adds to genuine effect of the character. I just wanted to come on here & say that, because Tracy doesn't get enough credit, and her character Hailey sadly gets a lot of uncalled for hate. Let me make this clear: I respect Sophia Bush, and I loved the time she spent on CPD as Erin Lindsay. She made up one half of Linstead, which was my favorite relationship of PD. But I honestly feel like Tracy reinvigorated the show - brought a new light to it. A different aura. And that's okay. That's okay to like both actresses and both characters. Nowhere am I saying one is better than or less than the other - because that's not a comparison that should be made (in my opinion). As far as the whole Linstead vs. Upstead thing, I'll say this: I loved Linstead and thought no one could replace them. But I've never been happier to be wrong. Because Hailey and Jay's partnership (whether it leads to a romantic relationship or stays platonic) - has been so interesting to watch. They've both grown together while also growing individually. Hailey helped him realize he needed help for his PTSD. Jay has finally opened up to her more & let her in. Whether that's just in friendship or in a romantic way, you can't deny that both Jesse and Tracy work really well together (I stan a supportive cast!); and that their characters play off each other nicely. Okay, that's all *mic drop; steps down off of soap box* thanks for coming to my TED talk. 🙂
