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entertainment1 year ago

"Former 'Zoey 101' Star Matthew Underwood Alleges Assault by Agent"

Former Zoey 101 star Matthew Underwood revealed that he was sexually harassed and assaulted by his agent at 19, leading to his departure from acting. He addressed the backlash for not speaking out earlier and urged empathy for those who choose to maintain their privacy. Nickelodeon responded to allegations of past production set behavior, emphasizing their commitment to investigating formal complaints and fostering a safe workplace environment.

via BuzzFeed|
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entertainment1 year ago

"Zoey 101's Matthew Underwood Speaks Out on Alleged Sexual Assault by Agent"

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.

via New York Post |
#child-stars#entertainment#matthew-underwood
entertainment1 year ago

Former 'Zoey 101' Star Matthew Underwood Alleges Sexual Assault by Agent

Former "Zoey 101" star Matthew Underwood revealed that he was sexually assaulted by his former agent at the age of 19, leading to his departure from acting. His statement comes in response to allegations of a toxic work environment and abuse at Nickelodeon during the reign of producer Dan Schneider, as detailed in the docuseries "Quiet on Set." Underwood defended his fellow Nickelodeon stars who have not publicly responded to the accusations and emphasized the personal reasons for staying silent. He also expressed support for Dan Schneider and urged against harassing actors who wish to maintain their privacy.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#child-abuse#entertainment#matthew-underwood
entertainment1 year ago

"Zoey 101 Star Matthew Underwood Reveals Sexual Assault by Former Agent"

Former "Zoey 101" star Matthew Underwood revealed on Instagram that he was sexually assaulted by his agent at 19, following childhood sexual abuse. His statement comes in the wake of allegations of abuse, sexism, and racial discrimination at Nickelodeon detailed in the documentary series "Quiet on Set." Other former Nickelodeon stars, including Drake Bell, have also spoken out about their experiences, with Bell alleging repeated sexual abuse by his Nickelodeon dialogue coach.

via The Daily Beast|
#child-abuse#entertainment#matthew-underwood
entertainment1 year ago

"Zoey 101's Matthew Underwood Speaks Out About Sexual Assault by Former Agent"

"Zoey 101" actor Matthew Underwood revealed that he was sexually harassed and assaulted by his former agent at the age of 19, leading to his decision to leave the acting industry. He shared his story in response to negative emails he received after staying silent about allegations against "Zoey 101" creator Dan Schneider and former Nickelodeon dialogue coach Brian Peck. Underwood also disclosed that he was allegedly "groomed and molested" by his best friend's stepfather at the age of 12. This comes amid allegations of a toxic work environment and abuse by Schneider and Peck, with the latter being sued for sexual abuse by "Josh and Drake" star Drake Bell in 2004. Schneider has denied the allegations but expressed a need to apologize.

via Page Six|
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entertainment1 year ago

Nickelodeon's 'Zoey 101' Star Matthew Underwood Opens Up About Assault by Former Agent

Former Zoey 101 star Matthew Underwood revealed on social media that he quit acting after being sexually harassed and assaulted by his former agent at the age of 19, leading to a loss of trust and self-image. He shared his story in response to allegations against the creator of Zoey 101 and defended his co-stars for staying silent. Underwood expressed hope for betterment in the industry and clarified that he had positive experiences on set and with the show's creator.

via Deadline|
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entertainment1 year ago

"Zoey 101's Matthew Underwood Speaks Out on Agent Assault and Quitting Acting"

"Zoey 101" star Matthew Underwood revealed on social media that he was sexually harassed and assaulted by his former agent at age 19, leading to his decision to leave LA and end his pursuit of acting. He shared his story in response to harassment he and others in the industry have faced following allegations of abuse against "Zoey 101" creator Dan Schneider and crew members at Nickelodeon. Underwood clarified that he had positive experiences on set and with Schneider, and urged for privacy and understanding for those who choose to stay silent about their own experiences.

via Variety|
#assault#dan-schneider#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

'Zoey 101' Actor Matthew Underwood Speaks Out on Agent's Sexual Assault

'Zoey 101' actor Matthew Underwood speaks out about being sexually assaulted as a child and harassed as an adult following the release of the 'Quiet On Set' documentary, revealing that he was molested by his best friend's stepfather at 12 and sexually harassed and assaulted by his agent at 19. He emphasizes the importance of understanding why some people may choose to stay silent about their experiences and urges empathy and respect for privacy. Underwood also addresses the toxic workplace accusations against 'Zoey 101' creator Dan Schneider and expresses support for those who wish to maintain their privacy.

via Just Jared|
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