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\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tThe conversation around the alleged toxic work environment at Nickelodeon may just be getting started. Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, which aired in March on Investigation Discovery, covered producer Dan Schneider\u2019s time at the network, with former child stars and crew members recalling their experiences on the sets of various shows [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
He continued: \u201cI can tell you why it hurts really bad for me. I remember very clearly my early experiences [and] my first experiences in the entertainment business. I was green, I was scared, I was excited. It meant the world to me that I was getting those opportunities and I went in and I got lucky cause they were great. And the fact that I didn\u2019t pay that forward to every employee that walked through my door, it hurts my heart cause I should have. I wish I could go back and fix that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Child Star<\/em>, meanwhile, put Demi Lovato<\/strong> at the helm of the storytelling as she appeared on and directed the documentary. The Hulu special featured Lovato sharing her experiences from child stardom while interviewing other actors about the pitfalls of fame<\/a> such as substance abuse issues, money problems and more.<\/p>\nKeep scrolling for a guide to tell all documentaries about child stardom that are worth the watch:\n<\/p>\n
\u2018Showbiz Kids\u2019 (Max)<\/h3>\n\n![\"Tell](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/6-Tell-All-Documentaries-About-Child-Stars-That-Are-Worth-the-Watch-Quiet-on-Set-and-More.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n Jada Pinkett Smith<\/span> Courtesy of HBO<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe documentary examined the highs and lows of kids in show business from the perspective of former child<\/a> Alex Winter<\/strong>. Showbiz Kids<\/em> interviewed Evan Rachel Wood, Milla Jovovich, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mara Wilson, Wil Wheaton, Todd Bridges<\/strong> and the late Cameron Boyce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\u2018Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields\u2019 (Hulu)<\/h3>\n
Derived from her controversial<\/a> 1978 film, Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields<\/em> focused on the actress\u2019 time in Hollywood, which started when she was just an infant. Shields did not hold back about the highs and lows of her career \u2014 including the complicated relationship with her late mother and former manager. The model also revealed details about her life that weren\u2019t made public in the past such as an alleged rape in her 20s.<\/p>\n\u2018Kid 90\u2019 (Hulu)<\/h3>\n
Using footage she shot from when she was a teen in the \u201990s, director and producer Soleil Moon Frye<\/strong> became a walk down memory lane for her and other fellow child stars including David Arquette, Brian Austin Green, Mark-Paul Gosselaar<\/strong> and more.<\/p>\nJenny Lewis, Sara Gilbert, Charlie Sheen, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Connolly, Mark Wahlberg <\/strong>and Corey Feldman<\/strong> appeared in the film as well through archival clips captured by Frye.<\/p>\n\u2018Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV\u2019 (Investigation Discovery)<\/h3>\n\n![\"Quiet](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-Quiet-on-Set.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n Shane Lyons<\/span> Investigation Discovery<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nQuiet on Set centered around producer Schneider\u2019s tumultuous time at Nickelodeon. Former child stars and crew members recalled their experiences on the sets of Schneider\u2019s various shows, including All That<\/em> and The Amanda Show<\/em>.<\/p>\nThe five-part docuseries also featured Drake Bell<\/strong> breaking his silence<\/a> about being the minor involved in a sexual abuse case against dialogue coach Brian Peck<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\u2018Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter\u2019 (Investigation Discovery)<\/h3>\n\n![\"Tell](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/7-Tell-All-Documentaries-About-Child-Stars-That-Are-Worth-the-Watch-Quiet-on-Set-and-More.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n Aaron and Nick Carter<\/span> Michael Buckner\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe four-part docuseries examined the sexual assault allegations against Nick Carter<\/strong> and the circumstances that led to Aaron Carter<\/strong>\u2018s shocking death. Nick, who declined to be interviewed for Fallen Idols<\/em><\/a>, denied all accusations in a statement after the series was released.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThank You!<\/h3>\n
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In addition to the claims against Nick, Fallen Idols<\/em> examined the Carter family\u2019s attempts to adjust to the limelight \u2014 and the tragedies that continue to befall them over the years.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Most-Shocking-True-Crime-Docs-of-2024-2.jpg?crop=127px%2C0px%2C1748px%2C988px&resize=400%2C225&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>The Most Shocking True Crime Docs of 2024: ‘Quiet on Set’ and More<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tFrom Sherri Papini\u2018s kidnapping hoax to the two separate documentaries about Scott Peterson\u2018s murder conviction, it\u2019s safe to say that most streaming services are investing in true crime in 2024. Netflix and Hulu usually corner the genre by focusing on the most recent \u2014 and most surprising \u2014 cases. It was Investigation Discovery, however, that [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2018GARY\u2019 (Peacock)<\/h3>\n\n![\"Biggest](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Biggest-Revelations-From-Peacock-Doc-About-Gary-Coleman-s-Difficult-Life-and-Tragic-Death-097.jpg?w=1000&quality=70&strip=all\")
<\/div>Michael Ochs Archives\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeacock\u2019s docuseries GARY focused on the late Gary Coleman<\/strong>\u2018s rise to stardom on Diff\u2019rent Strokes<\/em>, his struggles with fame and his tragic death. Coleman\u2019s friends, former coworkers, estranged parents and others sat down to discuss his legacy, which revealed just how divided Coleman\u2019s loved ones were following his passing. Many who participated in the doc were also very vocal<\/a> about their dislike for Coleman\u2019s ex-wife, Shannon Price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\u2018Child Star\u2019 (Hulu)<\/h3>\n\n![\"Biggest](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Biggest-Revs-From-Demi-Lovato-and-Fellow-Child-Stars-About-Pitfalls-of-Fame-Drew-Barrymore-and-More-.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n Christina Ricci and Demi Lovato<\/span> Disney\/Victoria Time<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLovato\u2019s directorial debut featured candid conversations with former child stars Drew Barrymore, Christina Ricci, Raven-Symon\u00e9, Kenan Thompson, JoJo Siwa<\/strong> and Alyson Stoner<\/strong> about the pitfalls of joining the entertainment industry at a young age.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Keep scrolling for a guide to tell all documentaries about child stardom that are worth the watch:\n<\/p>\n
\u2018Showbiz Kids\u2019 (Max)<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>
\n Jada Pinkett Smith<\/span> Courtesy of HBO<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe documentary examined the highs and lows of kids in show business from the perspective of former child<\/a> Alex Winter<\/strong>. Showbiz Kids<\/em> interviewed Evan Rachel Wood, Milla Jovovich, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mara Wilson, Wil Wheaton, Todd Bridges<\/strong> and the late Cameron Boyce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\u2018Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields\u2019 (Hulu)<\/h3>\n
Derived from her controversial<\/a> 1978 film, Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields<\/em> focused on the actress\u2019 time in Hollywood, which started when she was just an infant. Shields did not hold back about the highs and lows of her career \u2014 including the complicated relationship with her late mother and former manager. The model also revealed details about her life that weren\u2019t made public in the past such as an alleged rape in her 20s.<\/p>\n\u2018Kid 90\u2019 (Hulu)<\/h3>\n
Using footage she shot from when she was a teen in the \u201990s, director and producer Soleil Moon Frye<\/strong> became a walk down memory lane for her and other fellow child stars including David Arquette, Brian Austin Green, Mark-Paul Gosselaar<\/strong> and more.<\/p>\nJenny Lewis, Sara Gilbert, Charlie Sheen, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Connolly, Mark Wahlberg <\/strong>and Corey Feldman<\/strong> appeared in the film as well through archival clips captured by Frye.<\/p>\n\u2018Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV\u2019 (Investigation Discovery)<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>
\n Shane Lyons<\/span> Investigation Discovery<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nQuiet on Set centered around producer Schneider\u2019s tumultuous time at Nickelodeon. Former child stars and crew members recalled their experiences on the sets of Schneider\u2019s various shows, including All That<\/em> and The Amanda Show<\/em>.<\/p>\nThe five-part docuseries also featured Drake Bell<\/strong> breaking his silence<\/a> about being the minor involved in a sexual abuse case against dialogue coach Brian Peck<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\u2018Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter\u2019 (Investigation Discovery)<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>
\n Aaron and Nick Carter<\/span> Michael Buckner\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe four-part docuseries examined the sexual assault allegations against Nick Carter<\/strong> and the circumstances that led to Aaron Carter<\/strong>\u2018s shocking death. Nick, who declined to be interviewed for Fallen Idols<\/em><\/a>, denied all accusations in a statement after the series was released.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThank You!<\/h3>\n
You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
In addition to the claims against Nick, Fallen Idols<\/em> examined the Carter family\u2019s attempts to adjust to the limelight \u2014 and the tragedies that continue to befall them over the years.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>The Most Shocking True Crime Docs of 2024: ‘Quiet on Set’ and More<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tFrom Sherri Papini\u2018s kidnapping hoax to the two separate documentaries about Scott Peterson\u2018s murder conviction, it\u2019s safe to say that most streaming services are investing in true crime in 2024. Netflix and Hulu usually corner the genre by focusing on the most recent \u2014 and most surprising \u2014 cases. It was Investigation Discovery, however, that [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2018GARY\u2019 (Peacock)<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>Michael Ochs Archives\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeacock\u2019s docuseries GARY focused on the late Gary Coleman<\/strong>\u2018s rise to stardom on Diff\u2019rent Strokes<\/em>, his struggles with fame and his tragic death. Coleman\u2019s friends, former coworkers, estranged parents and others sat down to discuss his legacy, which revealed just how divided Coleman\u2019s loved ones were following his passing. Many who participated in the doc were also very vocal<\/a> about their dislike for Coleman\u2019s ex-wife, Shannon Price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\u2018Child Star\u2019 (Hulu)<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>
\n Christina Ricci and Demi Lovato<\/span> Disney\/Victoria Time<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLovato\u2019s directorial debut featured candid conversations with former child stars Drew Barrymore, Christina Ricci, Raven-Symon\u00e9, Kenan Thompson, JoJo Siwa<\/strong> and Alyson Stoner<\/strong> about the pitfalls of joining the entertainment industry at a young age.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Jada Pinkett Smith<\/span> Courtesy of HBO<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The documentary examined the highs and lows of kids in show business from the perspective of former child<\/a> Alex Winter<\/strong>. Showbiz Kids<\/em> interviewed Evan Rachel Wood, Milla Jovovich, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mara Wilson, Wil Wheaton, Todd Bridges<\/strong> and the late Cameron Boyce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Derived from her controversial<\/a> 1978 film, Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields<\/em> focused on the actress\u2019 time in Hollywood, which started when she was just an infant. Shields did not hold back about the highs and lows of her career \u2014 including the complicated relationship with her late mother and former manager. The model also revealed details about her life that weren\u2019t made public in the past such as an alleged rape in her 20s.<\/p>\n Using footage she shot from when she was a teen in the \u201990s, director and producer Soleil Moon Frye<\/strong> became a walk down memory lane for her and other fellow child stars including David Arquette, Brian Austin Green, Mark-Paul Gosselaar<\/strong> and more.<\/p>\n Jenny Lewis, Sara Gilbert, Charlie Sheen, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Connolly, Mark Wahlberg <\/strong>and Corey Feldman<\/strong> appeared in the film as well through archival clips captured by Frye.<\/p>\n Quiet on Set centered around producer Schneider\u2019s tumultuous time at Nickelodeon. Former child stars and crew members recalled their experiences on the sets of Schneider\u2019s various shows, including All That<\/em> and The Amanda Show<\/em>.<\/p>\n The five-part docuseries also featured Drake Bell<\/strong> breaking his silence<\/a> about being the minor involved in a sexual abuse case against dialogue coach Brian Peck<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n The four-part docuseries examined the sexual assault allegations against Nick Carter<\/strong> and the circumstances that led to Aaron Carter<\/strong>\u2018s shocking death. Nick, who declined to be interviewed for Fallen Idols<\/em><\/a>, denied all accusations in a statement after the series was released.<\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n In addition to the claims against Nick, Fallen Idols<\/em> examined the Carter family\u2019s attempts to adjust to the limelight \u2014 and the tragedies that continue to befall them over the years.<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tFrom Sherri Papini\u2018s kidnapping hoax to the two separate documentaries about Scott Peterson\u2018s murder conviction, it\u2019s safe to say that most streaming services are investing in true crime in 2024. Netflix and Hulu usually corner the genre by focusing on the most recent \u2014 and most surprising \u2014 cases. It was Investigation Discovery, however, that [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Peacock\u2019s docuseries GARY focused on the late Gary Coleman<\/strong>\u2018s rise to stardom on Diff\u2019rent Strokes<\/em>, his struggles with fame and his tragic death. Coleman\u2019s friends, former coworkers, estranged parents and others sat down to discuss his legacy, which revealed just how divided Coleman\u2019s loved ones were following his passing. Many who participated in the doc were also very vocal<\/a> about their dislike for Coleman\u2019s ex-wife, Shannon Price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Lovato\u2019s directorial debut featured candid conversations with former child stars Drew Barrymore, Christina Ricci, Raven-Symon\u00e9, Kenan Thompson, JoJo Siwa<\/strong> and Alyson Stoner<\/strong> about the pitfalls of joining the entertainment industry at a young age.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\u2018Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields\u2019 (Hulu)<\/h3>\n
\u2018Kid 90\u2019 (Hulu)<\/h3>\n
\u2018Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV\u2019 (Investigation Discovery)<\/h3>\n
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\n Shane Lyons<\/span> Investigation Discovery<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u2018Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter\u2019 (Investigation Discovery)<\/h3>\n
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\n Aaron and Nick Carter<\/span> Michael Buckner\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThank You!<\/h3>\n
<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>The Most Shocking True Crime Docs of 2024: ‘Quiet on Set’ and More<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\u2018GARY\u2019 (Peacock)<\/h3>\n
<\/div>\u2018Child Star\u2019 (Hulu)<\/h3>\n
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\n Christina Ricci and Demi Lovato<\/span> Disney\/Victoria Time<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n