All articles tagged with #child stardom
Jenna Ortega discusses her transition from child star to adult actress, highlighting the challenges of being stereotyped and pigeonholed, especially playing a schoolgirl in 'Wednesday'. She reflects on her growth, the influence of her dark interests, and her desire to diversify her roles and pursue directing.
Diane Lane reflects on her extensive acting career, which began in her childhood, and the challenges she faced, including sleazy executives and the pressures of youth and beauty in Hollywood. Now thriving in her 50s, Lane discusses her roles in the Apple TV+ series "Feud: Capote vs The Swans" and the Netflix series "A Man in Full," as well as her experiences growing up in the industry and maintaining a balanced perspective.
Subjects of the documentary "Quiet On Set" Raquel Lee Bolleau and Alexa Nikolas have spoken out against the producers, accusing them of retraumatizing them by re-airing inappropriate material from their past shows and exploiting their stories. They claim the producers kept them in the dark about the documentary's structure and manipulated their consent. The producers deny these claims. The subjects also allege being excluded from a recent press event, expressing feelings of betrayal and frustration.
Former Nickelodeon host Marc Summers accuses producers of "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" of ambushing him during an interview for the docuseries, claiming they did not disclose its focus on exposing allegations at Nickelodeon. Summers walked out of filming upon learning this but his partial interview was still used. The release of the docuseries has sparked discussions about the toxicity of child stardom, with other stars reflecting on their experiences and urging Nickelodeon to investigate further.
Maisie Williams reflects on feeling "lost" after the end of "Game of Thrones," describing it as a "really formative time" in her life and expressing difficulty in finding her identity and facing rejection when auditioning for subsequent roles. She currently stars in "The New Look" on Apple TV+ as Catherine Dior, the sister of designer Christian Dior, in a drama set amid the conflict of World War II.
Former child star Jonathan Lipnicki, known for his roles in "Jerry Maguire" and "Stuart Little," has given a rare update on his life after child stardom. Lipnicki, now 33 years old, has moved to Oklahoma and is enjoying the peacefulness of the state. While he has stepped away from Los Angeles, Lipnicki has not given up on his acting career. He continues to audition virtually and also teaches acting in Oklahoma. In addition, Lipnicki is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and produces with Buffalo 8 Productions. He advises aspiring performers to pursue acting only if it truly makes them happy.
Demi Lovato will make their directorial debut with a feature-length documentary titled "Child Star" for Hulu, which will explore the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight through the lens of some of the world's most famous former child stars, including Lovato. The documentary will stream exclusively on Hulu in 2024 and promises interviews with a number of former child stars. Lovato will co-direct alongside Nicola Marsh, and the film will be produced by Michael D. Ratner's OBB Pictures, Lovato's production banner DLG, and Scooter Braun's SB Projects.