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.
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 "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.
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.
"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.
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.
"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.
Alexa Nikolas, a former Zoey 101 star, responds to Dan Schneider's apology for his actions as a boss, expressing skepticism and recounting alleged toxic experiences on set, including wardrobe-related incidents and bullying. Other co-stars have also spoken out, with Jack Salvatore calling for Schneider to address the allegations on 60 Minutes. The docuseries also revealed actors' support for Brian Peck, prompting surprise and disappointment from those affected.
The Zoey 101 reunion movie, "Zoey 102," is now streaming on Paramount+, answering long-standing questions and providing closure for fans. Director Nancy Hower reveals behind-the-scenes details, including the cake not being real, the absence of Victoria Justice's character Lola due to scheduling conflicts, and the possibility of future projects, such as another movie followed by a series.
Jamie Lynn Spears discusses her relationship with her sister Britney, her upcoming film sequel "Zoey 102," and her career comeback in an interview. While Jamie Lynn avoids directly addressing the family drama, she expresses her love for her family and focuses on her daughters and her work. She reflects on her past challenges, including becoming a mother at a young age, leaving Hollywood, and finding her way back to acting and music. Jamie Lynn also reveals that she auditioned for "Twilight" and hopes her youngest daughter's desire to be a movie star is just a phase.
Former child star Alexa Nikolas, known for her role in "Zoey 101," has accused actor Jonah Hill of "predatory behavior" when she was 16 years old. Nikolas shared her experience on Twitter, alleging that Hill assaulted her at a house party. She also called out actor Justin Long, who was present at the party, for not intervening. Hill and Long have not yet responded to the allegations. Nikolas emphasized the need for change in Hollywood and expressed her trauma from past experiences.
The trailer for "Zoey 102," a movie sequel to the Nickelodeon show "Zoey 101," has been released by Paramount+. The movie features the return of series stars Jamie Lynne Spears, Erin Sanders, Matthew Underwood, Christopher Massey, Sean Flynn, Abby Wilde, and Jack Salvatore Jr. The trailer teases at lingering romantic feelings between Spears' Zoey Brooks and her high school sweetheart, Flynn's Chase Matthews. "Zoey 102" streams on Paramount+ on July 27.
