Cole Sprouse talks about 'sexualization' of female child stars by Disney Channel
Cole Sprouse recently revealed that child stars have to face the harsh reality at the cost of fame.
In an interview to the New York Times, the 29-year-old star said that he started acting with his brother (Dylan) when he was just six months old and, in his words, "it wasn't fun at all".
"My brother and I used to get quite a bit like, 'Oh, you made it! Oh, you're spotless!'
Cole replied, "No, not true at all."
Adding to the statement, the actor commented, "When we talk about child stars going crazy, we're not really talking about how fame is a trauma."
The Riverdale star expressed her displeasure at those who criticize young stars for being out of control and not being able to handle fame, especially those women who get ridiculed for their body image or something. cases that are sexually objectionable.
"The channel we were on (Disney Channel) was sexually abused so much by my brother and young girls younger than me that there's no way to compare our experiences," he said.
The star went on to say that everyone who goes through trauma has a unique experience and, therefore, she is on the defensive against people who despised some of the young women on Chanel when she was younger because "I don't think it's humanity." adequately understands what it takes to experience and recover. ,
The Moonshot star revealed that he was "officially burned out" by the time he and his brother were 18 years old that they decided to quit acting and study archaeology.
However, Sprouse eventually returned to the industry with his role as Jughead Jones on Riverdale.
Cole said that there is no such distinction for young adults in Hollywood because "fame produces a psychological effect on a group of young adults as it did when I was a kid. The only difference is that people are able to hide it as they get older." Ease happens,” he elaborated. (sic)
For those unaware, Cole and his twin brother rose to fame in Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.
The pair also shared roles in Grace Under Fire and Adam Sandler's Big Daddy. Cole also played Ross Geller's son Ben on Friends.