Matthew Underwood is talking up on ‘Quiet on Set’ — and whereas he says he himself was by no means mistreated whereas working as a toddler star … he claims he is been harmed within the trade.
The “Zoey 101” star posted a prolonged assertion Friday on his social accounts that addressed why he hadn’t mentioned something publicly concerning the new doc — which chronicles different allegations levied by former youngster stars with the community — and he explains his rationale.
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MU writes, “We all want to live in a better world. That requires all of us to treat each other with empathy and not make assumptions about people’s personal experiences.”
He provides, “We’re all feeling pain right now, and I can understand if you are angry, but harassing people who maintain their privacy and wishing death upon their families is no way to make this world better and safer for all of us. #QuietOnSet.”
Within the publish itself, Matt reveals he was molested by a pal’s stepfather on the age of 12 — and claims he was sexually harassed and assaulted by a former agent at age 19. Matt says this brought about him to depart appearing behind, and depart Los Angeles solely.
When it comes to what’s been alleged within the doc itself, Matt says it merely wasn’t his expertise — noting he loved his time working for Nickelodeon and with Dan Schneider.
His bigger level, although, is that individuals who watched the doc have been hounding him, his household and his friends who have not mentioned something … one thing we have seen occur with others on this saga, together with Josh Peck — whose social media feedback had been flooded with hate.
There are many different former Nick stars who’ve remained silent — nevertheless it seems like they may have their causes, and extra importantly … aren’t obligated to chime in on the convo.
Ashiya Hantzsche
Journii Iorgovan