Candace Cameron Bure has words of wisdom for today’s young actors.
In a recent interview with E! News, Bure touched on Max’s documentary series Quiet on Set, where he appeared on the Nickelodeon show alleging a toxic workplace, inappropriate behavior and sexual abuse by an adult. It details the negative experiences of young actors.
The “Unsung Hero” actress said she felt “terrible” after watching the documentary, adding: “It made me feel so bad.” [her] She was even more grateful that she did not have that experience, explaining that she “felt very protected by the people who helped me.” [she] ” and her family also worked together.
“My advice is, if you love this industry, this industry can be a great industry. It’s really necessary,” she told E! news. “And be aware of other people’s motives, because they may not always be in your best interest.”
Bure warns young actors to be aware of other people’s motives. (Vivian Kirilia/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
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The 48-year-old broke out in 1987 when she started playing DJ Tanner on Full House at just 11 years old. Although it was not her experience, she found her docuseries “difficult to watch”.
“It’s really heartbreaking and I feel so sad for all the people who have gone through such terrible experiences,” she explained. “And not just Drake Bell, but other kids who were on the show, who probably weren’t physically abused, but had terrible experiences where it ruined their self-image. I just did it.”
Drake Bell claimed in the documentary that he was sexually abused by Brian Peck, a dialogue coach hired by the station when he was 15 years old. Bell appeared on “The Amanda Show” from 1999 to 2002, and then appeared on his own show, “Drake and Josh” from 2004 to 2007.
“The abuse became widespread and quite brutal,” Bell claimed in a documentary about convicted sex offender Peck. “Why don’t you think of sexual assault as the worst thing someone can do to another person? That would answer your question. I don’t know how else to put it.”
Bell alleges that she was sexually abused by dialogue coach Brian Peck. (Enos Solomon/Film Magic)
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Many former Nickelodeon stars who were not featured in the documentary have come forward to support those who choose to share their stories.
Melissa Joan Hart, who appeared on Nickelodeon’s “Clarissa Explains Everything” from 1991 to 1994, said she had no such experience and personally heard negative stories from anyone on the channel. He said, “I absolutely trust him.”[s] and believe[s] They are 100%. ”
“In my experience, and I was in Orlando from 1989 to 1994, I think there was probably a difference between Orlando Nickelodeon and Hollywood Nickelodeon, but I’m not 100% sure about that. No,” she said on “Meghan McCain Arrives.” March’s podcast “the Chat.”
“There were hardly any executives.” [where I was]. They were in New York. …I had nothing but great experiences in Orlando.
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Hart believes the story told in the documentary, even though he didn’t have the same experience. (Alaya Doheny/Getty Images for Johnny Fund)
“I was surrounded by a great crew, a great cast, and I was looked after very well,” Hart added. “I mean, these guys were protecting me. … So I don’t know if it’s a different Orlando, or a different era, or who these guys were without. But all I have to say that’s not what the eggs were like. Nickelodeon’s baskets are rotten.”
Nickelodeon released a statement to FOX News Digital in response to the allegations raised in the documentary.
“While we cannot confirm or deny allegations regarding conduct in works that date back decades, Nickelodeon as policy “We investigate all formal complaints as part of our commitment to fostering a safe and professional work environment free of harassment and other inappropriate conduct,” the statement said.
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“Our top priority is the well-being and best interests of all children, as well as our employees, cast and staff, and we will ensure that we meet our own high standards and safety standards.” We have adopted a number of safeguards over the years to meet our audience’s expectations.
