Anna Paquin Recalls Dangers of Childhood Fame: 'We Were Not as Protected'

Anna Paquin is looking back at the dangers of childhood stardom. “It’s not a coincidence that so many former, specially pre-sexualized female ‘child stars’ have profoundly sad lives and untimely ends,” Paquin, 44, wrote via Instagram on Friday, August 21, reflecting on her experience as a child actress. “We were not as protected by the ‘systems’ that look great on paper, as we are supposed to be.” She continued, “It’s a strange, small club we belong to and you are worthy of support no matter how our industry made us feel. Literally DM me. I believe you, and I will stand by...

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