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Amala Ekpunobi

The Child Star To Trainwreck Pipeline: A Warning

Amala Ekpunobi

Amala Ekpunobi

Education

4.22.7K Ratings

🗓️ 30 August 2023

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

This past week “Hannah Montana” actor Michael Musso was arrested, becoming the latest child star to have a tragic and public downfall in their adult years, joining the likes of Amanda Bynes, Lindsay Lohan, and Demi Lovato. Is this pattern we’re seeing merely the price of fame? Or is there something more sinister at play that has its roots in the exploitation of children in entertainment? And could this problem be getting worse now than ever with the advent of child influencers and social media stars? I did a deep dive into this topic, and I’m coming out with a warning for all of us. Let’s get into it.


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0:00.0

So recently, it's been a tough time for child stars.

0:02.4

We have the story of Mitchell Musso from Hannah Montana and the show A pair of Kings,

0:06.1

who was arrested for public intoxication and theft.

0:09.8

And there is a massive reason we need to talk about him and all the other child stars.

0:13.8

Let's get into it.

0:20.1

Guys, before we get into this video, please like and subscribe

0:22.4

by what as many people to find this channel as possible.

0:24.7

And today we have a serious subject matter to talk about.

0:27.0

And that is child stardom.

0:29.1

Like I said, Mitchell Musso was recently arrested for public intoxication and theft.

0:32.8

But you also have the story of Alexa Nicholas,

0:35.5

who has recently been on an emotional roller coaster through a podcast

0:38.8

where she is identifying alleged predators within the space of Hollywood.

0:42.7

You also have Miley Cyrus with her newest music video,

0:44.9

Used to Be Young, where she gives a very emotional plea to who she used to be.

0:48.6

And most notably for me, you have Alison Stoner of Camp Rock,

0:51.1

who has a new podcast titled Dear Hollywood,

0:53.3

where she talks about the ins and outs of child stardom

0:56.1

and what she calls the toddler to train wreck pipeline.

0:58.8

And that's just to name a handful of child stars.

1:01.2

There are many that I remember from my own childhood

1:03.4

who have gone down similar paths in life.

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