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As Lenz recalls it, both her and her manager were speechless.

But after a moment, she began giving the comment some serious thought.

(The role was instead filled by Jennie Garth.)

One Tree Hill “Asleep At Heaven’s Gate” Pictured (L-R) James Lafferty as Nathan Scott and Bethany Joy Lenz as Haley James Scott

Bethany Joy Lenz and James Lafferty on ‘One Tree Hill’.Fred Norris/The CW

She added, Grit didnt scare me, and theOne Tree Hillpilot had grit.

“I didnt feel too at risk of being objectified, she wrote.

I believed in this show and its ability to send meaningful, uplifting messages to the audience.

Bethany Joy Lenz a the 47th Annual Gracie Awards Gala held at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California

Bethany Joy Lenz.Mark Von Holden/Getty Images

So she told her manager to pass her interest along: Just tell him I understand what hes saying.

Im not gonna try and stop them from writing about real teenagers.

I believe in this show and I want to be a part of it.

We told you what this show was about, Lenz wrote.

And, in fairness, they did.

The f—ing and sucking executive has been very clear about that.

I guess I just looked at my character and figured that would be other peoples storylines.

Representatives for The CW did not immediately respond toEntertainment Weeklys request for comment.

“And so amazing to be cared about in that way.”

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