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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 19 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

It needn’t be a conspiracy for it to be harmful. I remember a creepy countdown timer for when they (and others) turned 18. The projection of that, and the pressure to retain their childhood traits for profitability, can fuck someone up.

[–] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world 31 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (3 children)

Yeah, no, I totally agree that sexualization by the public when they were underage (even as adults) probably took a psychological toll, as it probably does on a lot of teen stars (and IIRC it was quite bad with Mary-Kate & Ashley).

That is a completely different statement from "they were most likely molested by some of Epstein's Hollywood buddies".

I don't think we even need to go that far. They were almost constantly making those direct to VHS movies and such they churned out in huge numbers, and I don't think it was easy on them. I'm convinced they were overworked as children.