Despite the fame, fortune, and fans associated with stardom, the prospect of becoming a celebrity as a child carries with it numerous difficulties that most people never even begin to consider. From fairly standard childhood insecurities amplified by being in the spotlight to the terrifying dangers of abuse of all kinds, being a child star is often not the glamorous existence that some might think. In the new documentary “Child Star,” premiering on Hulu on Tuesday, Sept. 17, former child star Demi Lovato interviews others who have survived being famous at a young age to reveal the sometimes harrowing experiences that they have lived through. You can watch “Child Star” with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu.
How to Watch ‘Child Star’
- When: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024
- Where: Hulu
- Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu.
About ‘Child Star’
“Child Star” explores the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight through the lens of some of the world’s most well-known former child stars. Through celebrity interviews, verite scenes, and archival footage, this film deconstructs the stages of earlier stardom and looks at the entertainment system over the last century.
Lovato sits down with iconic former child stars such as Drew Barrymore, Kenan Thompson, Christina Ricci, Raven-Symoné, JoJo Siwa, Alyson Stoner, and more, to reflect on their personal experiences working in the entertainment industry in never-before-heard stories. Together they take a look at the next generation of child actors and how to move forward in an ever-changing landscape. The film will mark Demi Lovato’s directorial debut with Nicola Marsh co-directing with OBB Pictures, SB Films, and DLG are producing.
What Else Can You Watch on Hulu After ‘Child Star’
While “Child Star” chronicles the trials of multiple generations of child stars. Hulu is also home to another documentary about young Hollywood stars, directed by one of the people who lived the experience. Earlier this year, Hulu released the documentary “BRATS” — directed by Andrew McCarthy — which chronicled the 1980’s stars who made up the Brat Pack.
The streamer also recently released the hit documentary “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” which became Hulu's top unscripted streaming release of 2024. The Disney-owned streamer is also the home of country music doc “Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country,” breakdancing doc “Breakin' on the One,” and the “Real Housewives” doc “The Housewife and the Hustler.”
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