Child star says 'Liar, Liar' fame brought him prison mail as a kid
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Key Points:
- Justin Cooper, known for playing Jim Carrey's son in "Liar Liar," shared on the "Not So Little Rascals" podcast that fame brought scary moments, including receiving fan letters from prison inmates which his mother shielded him from.
- Cooper praised his mother for her protective approach on set, contrasting her involvement with other acting parents who were less attentive, and recounted an incident where she intervened to prevent foul language around him.
- He eventually stepped away from acting when auditions began to feel burdensome, with his mother supporting his decision despite her close involvement in his career.
- Cooper acknowledged that his relationship with his mother became strained during high school due to his decision to quit acting and his experimentation with marijuana, but overall she was a constant support throughout his acting years.
