Former Child Stars Who Went Off The Deep End

[@belikereepicheep]

I never judge these former child stars. Think about it, when SO MANY child stars grow up to lead a troubled life you start to wonder what’s being done to these kids behind the scenes. Hollywood is cruel and has a known history of child trafficking and abuse. I only wish the very best for these people and that they come to lead peaceful happy lives.

[@brittneyharmon6647]

And drugging these kids early on so they have energy to keep going long hours it’s sick

[@belikereepicheep]

@@brittneyharmon6647 that as well, most of them had free access to drugs on set or backstage

[@brittneyharmon6647]

@Karl M “Not all people are racist there are some who do not show racism “ “Not all people are sick from corona there are some people who don’t get sick from corona” Dude, just because it doesn’t apply to all doesn’t negate the fact that there’s a problem

[@eurocktanyahagler5159]

@@brittneyharmon6647 in 2011

[@lasaundrawatson4564]

I agree with you but I’d add that the parents bear a huge responsibility here. The problem is that you can’t parent while the child is the sole support of the family. The “parents’ exploit more than they parent.

[@ashleigh9659]

None of these parents should get to use any of their kids money

[@coreybeavers8853]

I think the parents should have to take psych and general personality test before their children can become stars. I think it would show the parents true intentions

[@ashleigh9659]

@Karl M still doesnt mean the parents should get to profit...feel free to create trusts that the kids can access at 25 🤷‍♀️

[@Andshewasafairy]

Kids cant make financial decisions. They also rely on their parents financially. I think the parents should be allowed a certain percentage for housing, clothes, food, etc. But I think it should be mandatory all child actors should have some sort of financial advisor to help them and the parents at least until they're an adult

[@ashleigh9659]

@@Andshewasafairy pretty sure i said a trust could be made for them when they are adults

[@heikkijhautanen4576]

Amen!!!

[@lynns4426]

All of the actors on the list are so talented! I blame Hollywood and their managers/parents the most. It's sad that the laws aren't stricter for young people in the business.

[@MadaraUchiha-ly8wr]

Stories like this simply tells me this: Times will come and go Money will come and go The media will come and go But the real goal should have always been is, being grounded,at peace and most of all being in control of whom these supposable stars were meant to be when the show is over. Hollywood always needs to replace former broken stars like these people,because it's media or no media, it's every man/women for themselves.

[@williamgolden839]

To many times the parents steal all their money

[@annabella2528]

I have to stop watching almost immediately! Corey Feldman was sexually abused as a child actor by the adults who were supposed to take care of him. You're absolutely terrible people for saying he went off the deep end.

[@laciduckett9125]

That's because its the public's most common response to male sexual abuse victims, and it's Hollywood's response to anyone who accuses senior actors of sexual abuse. And because Hollywood has the money, they control the narrative, and idiots who make videos like these are just parroting the narratives they find on google.

[@mattkaustickomments]

He did go off the deep end though. But yes, they should have mentioned more about the reasons behind it.

[@ronyarbray7196]

ROÑOKE 9

[@ThePunk01]

He still went off the deep end.

[@andreahampton8636]

Amanda Bynes too and they blame these poor kids so sad………..

[@andywinslow9638]

No one turned out okay on Different Strokes? Todd Bridges is still alive and cleaned up his act. And he turned out to be a good father. I'd say that's a good way to turn life around.

[@metaspherz]

So true! I'm sure we all know of kids that had rough childhoods and then turned their lives around to become better people. Hollywood isn't the problem as much as the lack of proper adult supervision and guidance.

[@dianalewandowski7421]

Yeah he's a great example of God's miracle power. He overcame alot to be where he is today. Personally I'm proud of him. I've been down that road myself. ❤

[@memar3500]

I remember meeting Todd Bridges many years ago when he lived in winnetka Ca. Not too far from me. Me and a few friends knocked on his front door, he opened the door and we just said hi and that we were fans. He was very polite. And I’m happy to hear he’s doing well ♥️

[@andywinslow9638]

@@dianalewandowski7421 This is late but yeah I'm proud of him too. A true inspiration. And Conrad Bain was a true inspiration as well. He treated him very much like a son. He was always there for him and helped him through a tough time.

[@recoveringbeautifully4920]

Just because he's good now doesn't mean he was ok for a long time and didn't go through hell

[@Doublemg12]

After Full House ended Jodie Sweetin was probably lost and didn't know what to do. She started the show when she was 5 years old and it ended when she was 13.

[@janinebean4276]

I really don’t like the title of this. It’s just stigmatizes mental health and substance abuse issues.

[@kevinsimmons2181]

how can an industry that secretly abuses child stars, play judge,jury & executioner when it comes to who should be included in a reboot?

[@dharmawannab]

Instead of calling this video "people who go off the deep end", why not call it what it is and say people who've struggled with substance and mental health issues. Let's not make them out to be weirdos and freaks when these struggles are legit and sometimes cost them their lives.

[@kateedwards2191]

Excellent point!

[@saraa1741]

Exactly! This further perpetuates stigmas around mental illness and drug addiction.

[@Riya-of6wj]

Facts!!

[@shaebubblegum3212]

I like your suggestion 💜

[@pillzbuick4109]

Yes

[@KassidyGonzales]

putting your kids in that type of environment is a recipe for outlandish behavior. it’s not normal to be famous as a child, especially when it wasn’t your choice to become famous.

[@toadcurtis1]

Brad Renfro’s story is always the saddest and they left a lot out. He was living in a trailer park with his grandma when he was discovered for the movie the Client. He had no supervision in Hollywood and his first acting job was as the lead character so he became big fast. They picked him because they were looking for a tough kid who had already been through a lot and could relate to the character. "I wanted a kid who understood in the marrow of his psyche what it was like to grow up too soon," Schumacher later told The New York Times. They took a kid already damaged by life and thrust him into the spotlight.

[@charlesbuckwheat2347]

He was recommended to Mali Finn, the casting agent, by his teachers and principal at school, who knew she was looking for a punk with a little attitude. She told him she was gonna report him to the principal for something (in order to catch his reaction), and he stared right at her and said, "Tell him I say hi."

[@edwardcatton315]

I thought Brad was Great in Sleepers, Only the good die young!!!.

[@katherineknapp4370]

😮

[@Tia.0721]

So awful how Hollywood chewed these young stars up, and spit them out. Some of their Parents weren’t any better. I get compliments on my Daughter all the time and the 1 thing I hear is: “You should put her in modeling!” Or: “She has the personality to be an Actor!” ABSOLUTELY NOT! Between the many child stars who were preyed upon and molested by Industry Execs and worse, I’d NEVER do my baby that disservice. From Shirley Temple to Judy Garland and all who’ve come after them, the Industry is a wicked machine that does more harm and physiological damage on these children and their developing brains, than good. We’re all watching this case and point!

[@kathycookie15]

Good job mom, protect your baby!!

[@Elly3981]

A child star can do well into adulthood if they can stay out of trouble and if their parents or legal guardians manage their money well.

[@DiaryOfQLM]

"According to TMZ" "According to TheDailyMail"

[@celicawindow]

“Per E News”

[@cheeriosforhonkies8867]

Yep. “According to nobody and nothing “

[@PRENTISSVAUGHNN]

As soon as I saw that Corey's sexual abuse wasn't mentioned since it has consumed his entire life and the next pick was Lindsay, i was done. Pick people we don't often hear about or fill people in on what actually happened to beloved child stars

[@DavidKen878]

I'm so tired of the "troubled child star" narrative. For one, why are grown adults still being referred to as "child stars?" Especially since they still have careers as adults. Also, why is it that when a person gets into trouble, it's always correlated to their being a child actor? Shia LaBeouf getting arrested at age 28 had nothing to do with being on Even Stevens when he was 12. We give these people more importance than is needed and hold them to completely different standards. Lindsay Lohan does something dumb, everyone talks about it and calls her a toubled child star. A regular kid does something stupid, their just being a teen. I don't get it.

[@valeries3829]

I understand your perspective, but I think it’s less about being a “child star”, and more about what is happening to these children in Hollywood when they grow up. It’s too common not to ask questions. Same argument with police work and domestic abuse, why do so many police officers abuse their partners? There’s is a very problematic culture in Hollywood. There is a creepy track record of child predators in Hollywood and these stars are living proof. Their experiences doing these shows for money prob inequitable to what they had to do, being exploited, and later having their entire existence being surveilled by the public is mentally & emotionally disturbing. While the adults who should be responsible and caring towards put them into these situations at their most vulnerable state as children for money. Hollywood seems like a nightmare, and it’s not the only problem in the world. These people aren’t special, but Hollywood celebrities just have more eyes on them.

[@jadorespeaks]

Childhood trauma rear it’s ugly head in adulthood. The backstory like every other person’s important 😒

[@DavidKen878]

@@jadorespeaks That has nothing to do with what I said lol. It's "rear," not "rare." Ool

[@phantomrequim]

Childhood stars go through so much, but Hollywood doesn't care. In some cases the parents are to blame because they push them to act, not knowing the psychological damage it puts them through.

[@phantomrequim]

@Karl M That's true. There are some who can handle the fame, and some who can't.

[@lindamagagula7476]

@Karl M speaking of Jason Bateman and Leonardo Dicaprio. I have seen them become Successful and top of their game.

[@wendywarrior2264]

I thought Amanda Byrnes could have been the next Carol Burnett. She was pretty, but in her skits, could make herself silly looking. Hope she’s better!

[@xyPERSON]

It's sad that Corey Feldman's mother abused him. Mothers are supposed to be caring, loving, and nurturing but unfortunately the painful reality is not all women deserve to be mothers.

[@sabrinawilliams8717]

Not all people who have children deserve them.

[@xyPERSON]

@@sabrinawilliams8717 So true Sabrina.

[@johnbrown577]

Lindsay Lohan has just as many mugshots as Dmx.

[@rebekah1180]

It’s so sad how some of the greatest actors/actresses have struggled with mental illness and/or addiction. As someone who’s been sober for a little over 12yrs, and struggle with depression and anxiety, I know it’s not easy. But it’s gotta be even harder for them, with all the pressure they have on them...including from their family. It’s not a question of why, but why not. All the stress they have being the money makers of their family, having to keep a persona going, doing jobs they may not want to do, of course they are going to find something to escape it all. Hopefully they can all find a healthier way to deal with everything and major props to those who have already. ❤️

[@p.rivera9881]

Staying on the low has really helped Lindsay, I hope she stays like that.

[@lumi_xiv]

I'm here from Matt Bennet's Instagram post, LMFAOOO.

[@hannahmarassa5163]

sis same-

[@theire483]

Gary Coleman should not be in this video, he did not go off the deep end. He suffered not for what he did to people, but what people did to him.

[@stacischuck3844]

Preach!;

[@sheilagravely5621]

And I don't think he fell down those stairs. I believe he was pushed.

[@nadezhdawall-rossi2864]

I believe he was murdered. Such a big talent!

[@southernbandit93]

The Different Strokes cast was the saddest to me 🙏🏽

[@andrewgrove1691]

Agree

[@dannahinojosa1934]

I Loved "Different Strokes" when I was a little girl. The cast brought a lot of joy to my life. It is so sad that their lives ended up so tragic.

[@heidiho5179]

Me, too. All of them.

[@andywinslow9638]

I know. Sad isn't it?

[@hjames78]

All dead but one and hes been in and out of jail....sad

[@perryj075]

I feel bad for anyone on this list who is still living & the people who took their lives due to drugs & depression.

[@slowlearn]

Nicki Swift is a bonified "Mean Girl". How must it be to make your living by dredging up the troubling times of others?

[@erickessler7105]

@xxjoedo,esxx kinda of like perez hilton. a celeb blogger job i guess.

[@travis7310]

Yet, you're here watching. Interesting.

[@rdhudon7469]

How can you pay for a hollywood product when you know full well about the abuse , especially of children . If you pay for their product you are culpable . The lifestyles they promote , the excess , the bloated sense of self worth etc...There is no room for sanctimony from the viewing public on this topic . People turn to celebrity for guidance and morality and that is just sad .

[@ericashleigh920]

If just one drug addicted teen watches it and sees all the shit they went thru or all the turmoil drugs may have caused for and realize that they, just like every last q

[@creativeminds2359]

What did they do to those Disney and Nickelodeon kids.

[@kimirio66]

Well we all know why they went off the handle now...Corey Feldman's Parents?...Shame on you BOTH!

[@veronicaflorrr]

ok that Jeremy Jackson guy, he had to literally stab multiple people and almost kill his ex gf to get off hollywood? tf

[@BoomHelloItsMe]

Orlando Brown was high as hell in that last clip

[@astridknowles1659]

I had the HUGEST crush on Brad Renfro since the late 90s! I was around 5-6 when I first watched Tom and Huck and it was love at first sight lol. Brilliant actor and taken too soon. Hollywood is a cesspool of drugs and abuse

[@charlesbuckwheat2347]

Same here!!! Loved him. And so talented.

[@Pachabel]

The cost of child stardom.... alcoholism, drug addiction and failed relationships. A tragic and very high price to pay.

[@sburris65]

Actually most child actors do go on to be successful as adults..but the tabloids and stuff like this would rather talk about the few that screw up. Why not do one on successful child actors?? Here..let me give you a few suggestions. Ron Howard. Jodie Foster..Jennifer Lawrence..Christian Bale..Donny Osmond..Elijha Woods..Shirley Temple..and if you talk about casts..Facts of Life actors have done fine. And look how many of the cast of Big Bang were former child child actors. And even when child actors screw up (like many regular people). It doesn't mean that they have to stay that way. Drew Barrymore..Daniel Radcliffe..and Robert Downey Jr have turned their lives around and are doing fine.

[@angelastewart6584]

How in the hell did Jeremy Jackson stab two people at two different times and never do any jail time!??

[@tomklitsch6638]

The real sad part is that most of these young actors are used and abused by everyone for $$$, even their parents. Once they can no longer perform/produce for them, they are tossed aside by the same people who made tons of $$$ off them. A lot of these young actors start when they are too young to even know right from wrong and are misled by many. It is no wonder they end up with issues. I only hope that they can get the help they need to move on with their lives, to be strong enough to take their lives into their own hands, and NOT trust the scum that uses them.

[@HollywoodFlashbackOfficial]

These child actors have proven that fame will NEVER be worth it

[@chryzischris7845]

Maybe we should change the title to " childhood stars who didn't adjust well to fame"? Or anything but the current one. But I know Nicki Swift pulls no punches when it comes to punching people lol.

[@feliciajenkins5041]

Dana Plato and Gary Coleman's partners showed how despicable they were taking death photos and video for the tabloids.

[@andywinslow9638]

You did mean partners as you wrote, not parents right? With Gary and sorry to sound mean, he wasn't a good person or husband so I don't blame his wife for using him dead as he used her alive. Don't believe me? Google it

[@feliciajenkins5041]

@@andywinslow9638 it shows low class selling death photos. If he was that bad she could've left. Rationalization of having no respect for someone in their final moments is the problem. Google it nevermind the grammar professor.

[@realalldway-raw4996]

Most child Stars were sexually abused. A child who is getting out of control always displays these kinds of problems after. They use substance abuse to forget the memories of abuse. We don't know how bad they experienced, but I feel for all of them. This goes to show Money cannot cure bad experiences wether it happened before, during or after they were all famous. It is sad.

[@ItsChelseaSymone]

I love that these comments are so full of compassion, humility, & sympathy 🙏🏽

[@catluciano6909]

I miss the cast of Lizzie Mc Guire

[@teptime]

Going back in time, one off the saddest was BOBBY DRISCOLL. He was a huge Disney star who ultimately died alone and addicted in an abandoned building, age 31.

[@shanzaaa8532]

I miss Lalaine so much

[@PropagandaMinister]

Whos that

[@syria0110]

@@PropagandaMinister Miranda on Lizzie McGuire

[@EPrimeify]

Me, too. 😞

[@robertblack2752]

the next time you do one of these you should feature John Paul Staur who played Quinton on Grace Under Fire and was the original Alexander on ST:TNG it's a very sad story

[@stereosanctity7]

KIDS...Don’t...throw your bong out the window...what a waste of a good piece...

[@scroticle]

So many times, the news source is Tmzed. A credible source.

[@luisc2975]

Where is Shaun Weiss? The little chubby kid from The Mighty Ducks movie!! He looked so bad for a bit. I think he’s doing better now.

[@ChocoBabiChan]

Wow, she really skipped over Shia's abuse of FKA Twigs...🤦🏿‍♀️ That was pretty significant and his most recent issue.

[@sheilagravely5621]

FKA twigs??? Never heard that one, please tell.

[@lavender1187]

@@sheilagravely5621 She filed a lawsuit against Shia! She alleges he physically & mentally abused her. Also that he was aware he had a sexually transmitted disease, & didn’t disclose that information with her.

[@vickiedreamin590]

How very sad. Why would anyone want their child to be famous and get into possible issues such as these people who were once adored babies/children. As a mom this makes me sad for them.

[@kimbellabella348]

I'm rootin for Amanda Bynes for a Come back, and WOW, Misha Barton sounds like a man

[@austindreher2791]

Late I heard she went to art school and wants to come back to acting

[@kimbellabella348]

@@austindreher2791 I hope so

[@eduardoscissorshands9510]

Hey there your pretty pretty Kim bonita bonita😀

[@kathrineprescott]

Rest In Peace Aaron Carter ❤

[@Thatgirlcodes]

See this makes me sad but all I’ve noticed is celebs get sentenced to rehab where as everyday people get long sentences it’s sad

[@futuretrunks5795]

I loved Amanda Bynes as a child star and as an actor I was a child like her once in my life!

[@laalaag2auntyayag776]

Pretty sure that isn’t the chic from “Freddy Vs Jason” Monica Keena at 15:01. Looks more like his ex-wife (girl from “The Ring”)

[@shayb8203]

Jeez Aaron Carter looks horrible now! Or whenever this was shot

[@eltonsmor]

If anything he looks worse now

[@tashajackson7968]

Is HIV positive? He has some illness I think

[@eltonsmor]

@@tashajackson7968 not HIV, but I cant remember what it is he has

[@Andshewasafairy]

Its because of drugs. I like Aaron, always have, and I feel bad for him. But he definitely has an addiction

[@gregholmes6083]

Orlando Brown was GONE talking to Dr Phil. And wtf? That's how Amanda's lookin' now?? Somebody please send help.

[@amonrodriguez3518]

It’s really sad that a child star literally says “we are really lucky, no drug problems or anything like that” way too common

[@kellietaylor9913]

Omg Amanda baynes put a heart on her face omg.what was she thinkin

[@tanikas7447]

I didn't even recognize her. Smh

[@dustin628]

Too bad about Furlong, he was the best John Connor

[@LetsSingTheDoomSong]

OMG River Phoenix 😭😭😭🥱 I find it hard to watch Stand by Me anymore even though it's one of my favorite movies.

[@jeandixson5610]

O’Neal never married Farrah

[@Alskdoenfkemfnek]

How about a bit of compassion for these troubled people with pasts filled with abuse.. I guess that doesn’t get you views.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Sadly for most of the major problems the majority of these Child hood Stars have endured it appears that the Career didn’t do much to harm them in the process but actually it was mostly from having bad parental guidance and terrible judgement on behalf of the parents most especially in the abuse of their Childrens pay for doing the Acting , this process has been going on since the start of Childhood Acting and Entertaining

[@cybeledalmas-lewis2120]

Even the celebrity 's are normal Human beings.

[@TefTV452]

Celebrities

[@AdrianaLynnTodd]

Omg Furlong looks unrecognizable. What shame he was gorgeous and talented.

[@pumpkinpuna4087]

Mischa Barton starred in the Bruce Willis movie 6th Sense as the girl ghost who was killed by her mom.

[@squiggyflop]

How many times can you stab people and go back to the spotlight? I feel like more than one free pass for stabbing is unnecessary.

[@austincrowther4336]

Finawised, counselwing. She sounds like the priest in The Princess Bride. The audio engineer should have caught them.

[@linc2799]

Omg I thought I was hearing things. I’m sure I’ve heard her on plenty of other videos without any speech issues and I couldn’t understand what was going on.

[@bridgetfitzgerald3063]

I searched for your comment, thank you for hearing it💜 I couldn't say my Rs when I was younger. More like Elmer fud. My mother made me repeat: Ricky rat runs races.. I no longer have that issue.

[@jasoncollins3956]

I can’t help but ask what are these kids being exposed to.. It’s like they’ve seen the devil

[@stereosanctity7]

Child stars are often overworked and misused and abused...also a lot of them get molested by someone in the business...studios have also gotten in trouble for violating child labor laws...it’s probably much better to make it at 25 or 29 or 30...

[@jasoncollins3956]

@@stereosanctity7 That’s awful

[@XM92Aguila]

I really hate the ads that they show in the middle during these videos so freaking annoying

[@alexeimscruz2893]

To be honest, children should never be exposed to show business such as kid shows at Disney... they are not provided with the proper parenting to avoid the pitfalls of fame and success... also the roles they play in such shows makes them prone to bullying and ridicules as the roles they play are unrealistic and foolish at best... also their work deprived them of a proper childhood and adolescent guidance... it's why they always end up in trouble...

[@janinebean4276]

Oh man, that’s so raven is ruined!

[@dondressel452]

I think Hollywood has gone off the deep end Not just child stars

[@55hivealive3]

Feldman lamenting about fame yet to this day embarrassingly still chasing it

[@zipsthespacebandit595]

Does ANYONE know the song playing in the background during Shia LaBeouf's section? It's seriously beautiful

[@introvertigo416]

Still making videos of the same celebrities that everybody else does. Come on....

[@danamartinez7464]

There is no come back for them..

[@jlo4259]

All these drug charges and only if any jail time sentences. They get caught violating probation, driving with no license, and repeated hard drug offenses and yet no hard time. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@tiffymarieseestheteamarie4454]

And wow that lady killed herself and then her son killed himself too. Wow. So so sad

[@rugbyplayer9100]

So who else is here because of Matt Bennet’s Instagram post? 😂

[@carolinegargus2396]

What happened

[@rugbyplayer9100]

@@carolinegargus2396 he posted a pic photoshopping himself as the thumbnail of this video haha

[@harpreet2001]

pov ur here from Matt Bennett’s ig post 🤣

[@BrattyNatty]

I still love Shia and think he’s the biggest out of all these people lmfaoooo

[@Kimberly_K_]

So much sadness , blame their peers & family

[@SuperPineapp13]

They forgot about Haim 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mivara8560]

not you changing your thumbnail after Matt posted you- ✋🏽

[@bonnibellmusic]

LMAOOO

[@Destinyirus278]

Corey Feldman none gonna talk about the fact he was a victim of SA as a child.. messed up you left that part out..

[@jenniferkearnes9906]

It's so sad that they are having to deal with the awful things with celebrity b.s they are all very good folks in lords eyes, bless 🙏 ♥ them and many other people 🙏

[@Melina-fi3sc]

Then why you watching?

[@Allyourbase1990]

These people got such light sentences. I got 3 years in prison,5 years probation, and community service for possession of less than a gram

[@laurenderby9811]

Every time the narrator says "finawwy" instead of finally, I wince

[@visvis1359]

This is an F'd up title and thumbnail combo 😱

[@BiffTannen1983]

Happens a lot.

[@johnjingle8427]

And what is really crazy.... Is that if it were an average person they would not get these options, or be able to pay for the treatment. And the judges wouldn't have as much leniency on an average citizen.

[@timm3rs]

Rest in peace to all the lives lost ❤🙏🏽

[@ultrabeastjigsaw5313]

Calling victims of rape child stars that went off the deep end is extremely offensive

[@waqarkhan25]

does any know what happens to the young actor who plays John Conner was TV version Terminator the Sarah Conner Chronicles? where is he and what is he doing now

[@austindreher2791]

I just watched The Peanut butter Falcon. I Loved it and Sunny Boy was Amazing. He was so Great. Not going to lie. I cried alittle.

[@alwaysamysteryyes2021]

Is that Amanda Bynes at 4:22?

[@davinalucas9275]

This only talks about their drug use but not their abuse by adults. Its no wonder they ended poor with the shitty lifestyle growing up.

[@ronbarrett8101]

I'm sure glad none of my kids went to Hollywood. You rub shoulders with trash, and trash rubs off on you.

[@MissNoel82]

These weed charges are bullsh*t!😒