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Following the recent deaths of Hayden Panettiere, Daveigh Chase, and Michelle Trachtenberg, several former child actors, including Anna Paquin and Melissa Gilbert, are speaking out about the treatment of children in Hollywood and advocating for stronger protective measures.
New Zealand actress Anna Paquin has spoken out against the film industry, highlighting its mistreatment of child acting stars and saluting fellow child star Hayden Panettiere.
Following the death of Hayden Panettiere, former child stars including Anna Paquin and Melissa Gilbert are calling for stronger protections for child actors within the industry. They are urging unions and the entertainment community to address the lack of safeguards and the dark side of child fame.
Rose McGowan and Anna Paquin have called for enhanced protections for child stars, expressing their concerns about the mistreatment within the industry. Their statements come as they pay tribute to Hayden Panettiere, highlighting the 'profoundly sad' experiences many young actors face.