“Behind the Bright Lights: The Hidden Struggles of Child Stars That Could Change Everything You Think About Fame”
But it’s not just training the actors how to act in front of the camera. They train them how to keep their innocent and youthful appearance 24/7, just to make sure they don’t receive bad press.
Autograph Training Is Mandatory
When people see child actors, most of the time, they see the characters they portray on-screen. They have an image in their mind of how this young person acts, walks, and even talks. And the actors are told to feed into the fans’ fantasy, even when it comes down to how they sign their name for autographs.
One former child actor who was asked to change her signature was Miley Cyrus. According to thegamer.com, the singer was asked to switch up her autograph to make it more “Hannah Montana fan-friendly.”
Young Actors Have No Say In The Matters Of Show Biz
Even if a child actor is in a leading role, that doesn’t mean the adults want to have their input. In fact, they don’t. Most young actors are still in the “seen and not heard” stage of their lives, even if they are walking down red carpets.
During an interview with Vulture, Dylan Sprouse from The Suite Life of Zack and Cody spoke of how he and his brother were ignored. He said, “We had a really awesome idea for where the show needed to go. We were 18. If that isn’t old enough to know exactly what the show needs, then… well, I would beg to disagree.”
