Young stars are thrown into fame and riches. But the spotlight can be deadly
Panettiere’s death underscores how addiction, anxiety and postpartum depression can intensify under public scrutiny and career pressure, according to her memoir and recent interviews.
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Hayden Panettiere never knew life outside of the spotlights. Since her first baby job at a Playskool toy train commercial, she followed a path traveled by many child stars before her, culminating in tragedy this week when the actress died at 36, a The Post Hayden Panettiere's complex relationship with fame began at an early age appeared first on KVIA.
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Young stars are thrown into fame and riches. But the spotlight can be deadly
Child stardom is not the path to difficulty, addiction and, in some cases, death. But it is true to say that the machinery of fame tends to leave children – at least those without clear, supportive management – vulnerable to exploitation, anxiety and risk.
With the sudden death of actress Hayden Panettiere (36), there is a new name on the list of former child stars who did not make it to 40. In addition, there are numerous other big names who went off the rails as children due to their worldwide fame and struggled with mental health issues and addictions. "Attention is also addictive."
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