“Behind the Bright Lights: The Hidden Struggles of Child Stars That Could Change Everything You Think About Fame”
Acting And A Singing Career Go Hand In Hand
Some people might have noticed that their favorite childhood star wound up with a seemingly out-of-the-blue pop career. This is because a lot of child actors are pushed to have a singing career on top of their acting career, even if that wasn’t in their plans.
There have only been a few Disney stars who made it off the network without being signed to a record label, one of them being Cole Sprouse, who wound up ditching his self-proclaimed “no singing” clause for a musical number in Riverdale.
Yes, There Are Laws, But Working Hours Are Not Limited
There might be child labor laws, but Hollywood tends to look at them as guidelines than actual rules. Many child actors go over the typical eight-hour workday and are expected to continue to work as though it’s hour one, just like the adults.
As a result, many young actors suffer from depression and other mental illnesses. According to therichest.com, Miley Cyrus even suffered from a Vitamin D deficiency from working in a studio day in and day out.
Keeping Up With School Work Isn’t Negotiable
Many child actors spend their days on set. This is especially true for those starring in huge film franchises such as Harry Potter. A vast majority of the actors on set were kids! And one of the rules they had to follow in order to keep their jobs was to keep up with their school work.
