“Behind the Bright Lights: The Hidden Struggles of Child Stars That Could Change Everything You Think About Fame”
She said, “You’re a pop star! That means you have to be blonde, and you have to have long hair, and you have to put on some glittery tight thing. Meanwhile, I’m this fragile little girl playing a 16-year-old in a wig and a ton of makeup. It was like Toddlers and Tiaras.”
Keeping A High-Pitched Voice Is A Must
Some networks, such as Disney Channel, try their hardest to promote constant youth and the idea of children never growing up, Ã la Peter Pan. Unfortunately, that’s not exactly how the real world works. Child actors are going to grow up, and their voices are going to inevitably change.
Well, not if the Mouse has anything to say about it! During an interview with Harpers Bazaar, former Shake it Up! star Bella Thorne said Disney Channel made her mask her husky, mature voice, making her keep her high-pitched voice, so it didn’t look like she was growing up.
Wholesome Wardrobes Only
Even though they’re growing up, child stars are expecting to keep up appearances. This means wholesome attire at all times and showing any type of skin is a huge no-no. According to former Disney Channel star Bella Thorne, she once got in trouble for a very silly reason.
At the time, the young star was at the beach with her mom, wearing a bikini. A photograph was snapped of her “showing skin” and Disney got very angry. Sorry, was she supposed to wear sweats?
