Former Disney child star Alyson Stoner is set to make waves in Hollywood with her explosive new podcast, Dear Hollywood. In this podcast, Stoner aims to expose the dark side of the entertainment industry and shed light on the harrowing struggles that child stars often face.
Having started performing at a young age and achieving fame through movies and television series, Stoner has experienced firsthand the challenges and hardships of being in the spotlight. From anxiety and hospitalization to rehab, anorexia, and bulimia, Stoner has dealt with various issues throughout her career.
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In the teaser for the podcast, she mentions topics such as drug addiction, psychiatric hospitalizations, decimated fortunes, sexual trauma, incarceration, and even suicide, all of which are unfortunately common among child stars. By sharing these stories, Stoner hopes to initiate conversations and raise awareness about the negative aspects of child stardom. “It’s time to expose Hollywood,” she writes in her caption. “Child stardom is a unique cultural phenomenon with a notoriously dark shadow. Precocious young talents skyrocket to success only to repeat horror stories of addiction, decimated fortunes, and suicide.
“What is behind the toddler-to-train wreck pipeline? Why hasn’t it stopped? How are you connected to it at home?”
One of the key issues that Stoner plans to address in her podcast is the lack of privacy and the psychological impact experienced by child stars. Being constantly in the public eye can take a toll on one’s mental health, leading to anxiety, depression, and other emotional struggles. Stoner herself has been open about her experiences in the industry and has founded a digital wellness platform called Movement Genius to help others navigate the challenges of fame.
Through Dear Hollywood, she aims to provide firsthand accounts of these struggles and offer action plans to bring about change in the entertainment industry.
The announcement of Stoner’s podcast comes after she revealed being fired from a children’s show after coming out as queer. This highlights another important aspect that she intends to explore – the discrimination and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Hollywood. Stoner’s personal journey as a queer woman in the industry will undoubtedly provide valuable insights into the barriers that exist for LGBTQ+ performers and the need for inclusion and acceptance.
With her candidness and determination to expose the dark side of Hollywood, Alyson Stoner’s podcast is sure to make an impact. By sharing her own experiences and those of others in the industry, she aims to bring about change and create a safer and more supportive environment for child stars and marginalized communities within Hollywood.
The podcast promises to be a powerful platform for open dialogue and an opportunity for listeners to gain a deeper understanding of the realities behind the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry. Alyson Stoner’s Dear Hollywood is set to be a must-listen for anyone interested in uncovering the truth about Hollywood’s secrets.