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Rose McGowan and Anna Paquin mourn Hayden Panettiere and critique the industry’s treatment of child actors, stressing that kids aren’t adequately protected by show business and urging stronger safeguards and support.
Jenna Ortega said in Esquire that, as a child actor, she would go days without food or water to avoid being “in the way” on set, explaining she started acting at seven after telling her parents and later broke out on Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle at 13 before rising to fame with Wednesday, while reflecting on the pressures faced by young stars.
Jenna Ortega told Esquire that as a child actor she would go entire days without eating or drinking to avoid being 'in the way' on set, a discipline she now says may have been a mistake; she landed her breakout role on the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle at age 13.
Daveigh Chase, the actress and voice of Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and star of The Ring, died at 35. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed AIDS as her primary cause of death, with chronic polysubstance use noted; the manner of death was ruled natural. She died after meningitis and several serious blood infections led to sepsis, with her boyfriend Roy Hernandez launching a GoFundMe to support her in her final days. Chase’s career included roles in Donnie Darko and Big Love before retiring from acting in 2016.
Former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase, known for Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, was recently seen homeless in Riverside, California, sparking widespread concern, emotional reactions, and discussions about the challenges faced by child actors after fame fades. The viral videos have prompted community support, debates about privacy and help, and highlighted the importance of mental health awareness for those in the entertainment industry.
Devon Werkheiser, a former co-star of Tylor Chase from Nickelodeon, publicly addressed Chase's homelessness and struggles with addiction, urging for privacy and professional help rather than social media exploitation, as Chase's situation worsens and garners public concern.
Hilary Duff's mother, Susan, had a tense relationship with Frankie Muniz after a 2002 incident involving casting decisions and their friendship, leading to over 20 years of silence between Frankie and Hilary, despite their early friendship.
Former "Family Matters" star Jaleel White responds to allegations of abuse and toxic work environments for child actors on TV sets, stating that he felt safe and protected during his time on the hit sitcom. In the wake of the documentary "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," which detailed abuse and hostile work environments at Nickelodeon, White credits his mother for keeping him safe as a young star and emphasizes the importance of parental protection for child actors. Other former child stars have also spoken out about feeling safe on set, while the documentary has prompted discussions about the need for better protection of young performers in the industry.
Drake Bell and fellow Nickelodeon alums defended the parents of child stars, arguing that they were often inexperienced and learning alongside their children in the industry. They emphasized the need for experienced individuals on set to support and care for the emotional well-being of young actors, rather than solely relying on parents. The panel discussion followed a screening of a documentary highlighting the challenges faced by child stars and their families in the entertainment industry.
Soledad O'Brien, host of 'Quiet on Set', criticizes the entertainment industry for preying on parents as well as child stars, arguing that the system isolates kids and makes them vulnerable to predators. She defends the parents of former child stars who claim to have been victimized, suggesting that they were set up to fail from the beginning. O'Brien also calls out the industry for systemic issues and points to the hiring of Brian Peck by Disney post-prison as evidence. The fifth episode of 'Quiet on Set' is set to premiere on April 7.
JoJo Siwa's daring new look and mature music video mark a shift in her image as she navigates the challenges of transitioning from a child star to a young adult. Like many before her, she faces criticism and the struggle of retaining and expanding her audience while staying true to herself. Siwa's intentional rebranding efforts aim to follow in the footsteps of stars like Miley Cyrus, but the success of her transition will depend on her ability to continue creating art that resonates with her audience.
A former teen magazine editor reflects on her career after watching the docuseries "Quiet on Set," which exposed the dark truths about the toxic working environment and culture faced by child stars during the 1990s and 2000s. She feels guilty for asking lighthearted questions while the young stars were dealing with high-pressure and sometimes unsafe situations. The author questions the impact of her interviews and wonders if she could have exposed the darker side of the industry earlier if she had asked the right questions.
Former "Zoey 101" star Matthew Underwood revealed on Instagram that he quit acting after being sexually assaulted by his agent at 19, following allegations of abuse and toxicity at Nickelodeon. Underwood also disclosed being groomed and molested at 12, and addressed the harassment he's faced for not immediately speaking out against the show's creator and other Nickelodeon employees. The recent "Quiet on Set" docuseries highlighted personal accounts from former child stars, including accusations against a Nickelodeon dialogue coach and the show's creator, Dan Schneider.
Former Nickelodeon star Melissa Joan Hart reacts to the "Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" docuseries, expressing support for those who allege abuse while emphasizing her positive experience on the set of "Clarissa Explains It All." The docuseries investigates claims of abuse, sexism, racism, and toxic workplaces at some Nickelodeon shows in the 1990s and early 2000s. Nickelodeon has responded, stating it investigates all formal complaints and has adopted safeguards to ensure a safe and professional workplace environment.
Melissa Joan Hart, former star of "Clarissa Explains It All," believes the allegations of abuse brought to light in the documentary Quiet on Set, despite having only positive experiences at Nickelodeon herself. She stands by her contemporaries and acknowledges their stories, emphasizing that not every experience at the network was negative. Hart's breakthrough role was on Clarissa Explains It All, and she later starred in Sabrina the Teenage Witch. The documentary is now streaming on Max, with an additional episode coming soon.