In the September issue of Marie Claire, Ashley Olsen, 21, talks about the intense pressure of growing up as a child star. She said, “That’s why I look at Britney, and I’m surprised I didn’t end up like her.” [Marie Claire]
We are kind of surprised, too, but Ashley really does have her sh*t together. She’s got a clothing line, a steady BF who keeps out of the limelight, and not so much as a sex tape! (That we know of.) This is rare, but Ashley is not completely alone. Take a look at some other child stars who didn’t turn out like Brit Brit.
Riley
wrote on August 6 2009 @ 07:37 am: [report]
Hancock was terrible because of scientology nuts-o Will Smith. Well, that and a half-baked story. Mostly Will Smith.
Rose
wrote on August 6 2009 @ 10:22 am: [report]
It’s 10 years too early to declare Dakota Fanning all right, but we can cross our fingers for her.
CheeeeEEEEse
wrote on August 6 2009 @ 11:56 am: [report]
About the Olsons, a billion freaking dollars helps.
writergirl
wrote on August 6 2009 @ 12:12 pm: [report]
I bet if you you looked at all the stars names you will find that the reason they managed to have it together is because their parents were very involved in the careers—in a good way. They didn’t use their children as a stepping-off point for their own lives.
Coral
wrote on August 6 2009 @ 12:50 pm: [report]
Although the Olsens have it together now, there was a time when one or both of them were very skinny, maybe anorexic.
And what about Christina Aguilera? I know many people don’t like her. But she has her act together and she is married with a son. Plus, she has always managed to stay out of the tabloids.
tattooed_redhead
wrote on August 6 2009 @ 02:45 pm: [report]
@ writergirl - Oh, Brooke Shields’ mother gave it her best shot. They were estranged for a long time. But I agree with your main point, today’s parents of child stars are in it for themselves more than anything else (Lohans, Cyrus’ et al!).