"Anna Paquin, Melissa Gilbert, others say young stars can face premature sexualization, exploitation, addiction
Several former child actors are speaking out following the death of Hayden Penettiere, saying there's a lesson Hollywood needs to take from it: young actors need better protections.
Over the past week, former child actors including Anna Paquin and Melissa Gilbert, have been sharing their own challenges with balancing fame and mental health, describing how vulnerable they felt while working at a young age, and sharing ideas to bring change to the industry."
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First seen: 2026-08-25 ·
Last seen: 2026-08-25 ·
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