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The Cost of Stardom: Child Actor Insights
This chapter explores the complex realities of growing up as a child star in the entertainment industry, encompassing personal stories of early abuse and family dynamics. It highlights the disparities in treatment and compensation among young actors, specifically contrasting the experiences on Nickelodeon and hit shows like Friends. The conversation also addresses historical injustices, such as the case of Jackie Coogan, which sparked reforms to protect child actors from exploitation.
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