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Rose McGowan calls to end child stardom after Hayden Panettiere’s death
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Key Points:
- Rose McGowan condemned child stardom in a social media post following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, urging that children should not be put into show business due to its abnormal pressures.
- Both McGowan and Panettiere starred in different installments of the “Scream” franchise, with Panettiere beginning her acting career as a child and becoming widely known for roles in “Heroes” and other projects.
- Fans and fellow actors, including Alexa PenaVega and Anna Paquin, echoed concerns about the challenges faced by child stars, emphasizing the lack of adequate protection and support within the entertainment industry.
- Panettiere was found unresponsive at an Airbnb in South Carolina and pronounced dead at 36, with reports indicating a suspected overdose; her family described her as an “incredible light and a force of nature.”
- The outpouring of tributes highlights ongoing discussions about the mental health and safety of young performers in Hollywood, calling for systemic changes to better protect child actors.
