“Behind the Bright Lights: The Hidden Struggles of Child Stars That Could Change Everything You Think About Fame”
Some Actors Don’t Own Their Names
Copyright is an age-old issue. Unfortunately, child actors can be a bit naïve when it comes to the business side of Hollywood and, a lot of the time, they’re walked all over. Miley Cyrus, for example, didn’t even own the right to her own name,
During an interview with Pop Buzz, Cyrus said, “My name was Miley on my show, but I didn’t own my name – we didn’t think about that… My mom started understanding how many people take advantage of a child, so she hired smart people to protect me in that way… and put me in a position where I can now control my music.”
They Have To Be The Essence Of Innocence And Youth
In movies and television shows, child actors typically play characters that epitomize youth and innocence. The idea is to bring the viewer back into their own childhood or show them what life can be like. To keep this image alive for viewers, the young actors must follow strict rules dealing and morality clauses.
This means no getting photographed by the paparazzi doing questionable things at night, not getting caught saying bad things on social media, and keeping an idealistic image of a “forever 12-year-old,” even if they’re pushing 20.
You’re With The Mouse Or You’re Not
While adult actors are able to work on multiple projects at once, as long as their schedule allows it, child actors don’t have the same privilege. Many networks, namely Walt Disney, ask their talent to focus on nothing more than the projects they’re assigned to with the network.
