So interesting!
This series has been so informative and educational. I feel a lot of what you are saying applies to children in general, not just Hollywood and Child Stars. Autonomy, advocating for yourself, and developing an identity is so important for children. The power and control that adults have over a child can be so easily abused. I think it’s easy for people outside of this industry to just blame “bad parents” or “Wild children” without really reflecting on what’s actually happening.
beautiful rainbows 700 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/13/23
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I have been a big fan of Alyson my whole childhood, literally grew up with her I feel like. This podcast has been the most interesting one I’ve ever listened to. Listening to Alyson speak about her experiences in the industry is so intriguing I’m always excited to listen to the next one!...Read full review »
Tallyholzel via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 10/13/23
Wow, 2 episodes in and I have learnt so much that I didn’t know and was so oblivious to about the treatment of child stars. I’ve always steered my social media experience away from tabloid gossip about the “child star train wrecks” because it felt exploitative of already vulnerable people going...Read full review »
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I first got into learning more about child actors and their experiences with Jeanette McCurdy’s book and then stumbled upon this podcast. As a non actor and average person, it’s super insightful and helps to understand the view of child actors and their struggles. We’ve seen so many child actors...Read full review »
Cutletz via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/08/23
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