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Celebrities call for protection of child actors after Hayden Panettiere’s death

Hollywood continues to mourn the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, which has sparked discussions regarding the way the film industry treats child stars. "It’s not a coincidence that so many former, specifically pre-sexualized female, child ‘stars’ have profoundly sad lives and untimely ends."

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Melissa Gilbert calls for better protection for child stars

Former Little House On The Prairie actress Melissa Gilbert has called for better protection for child stars following the deaths of Hayden Panettiere, Daveigh Chase and Michelle Trachtenberg.

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Anna Paquin Issues Chilling Claim About Child Stardom Following Hayden Panettiere And Michelle Trachtenberg’s Passings

“We were not as protected by the ‘systems’ that look great on paper as we are supposed to be,” said Anna Paquin.

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Anna Paquin warns after Hayden Panettiere death child stars need more protection

The actress has called attention to the treatment of young female performers in Hollywood while offering direct support to others who experienced fame as children.

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Melissa Gilbert weighs in on new Little House reboot amid controversy

Melissa Gilbert starred as Laura Ingalls Wilder in the original NBC series, based on Laura’s autobiographical frontier saga novels, from 1974 to 1983.

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Melissa Gilbert reveals the heartbreaking reason she’s not returning to Hallmark’s When Calls the Heart

Gilbert has been a guest star on the Hallmark show since season 12

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Melissa Gilbert discovers three older brothers

Actress Melissa Gilbert has been delving into her family tree to uncover her roots after being adopted as a baby and she's now discovered three elder brothers.

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Melissa Gilbert Says She's Seen So Much ‘Dysfunction’ Watching Child Actors Like Daveigh Chase On Sets

Chase passed away weeks ago.

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'There Are No Coincidences': Melissa Gilbert Stunned by Eerie Link Between Birth and Adoptive Mothers

Melissa Gilbert reveals personal family discoveries, including a connection between her biological father and her role in Little House on the Prairie, sparking interest among fans.

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Melissa Gilbert denies being ‘naive’ or ‘complicit’ in standing by Timothy Busfield despite sexual abuse claims

The actor whose husband is charged with child sexual abuse says she believes his ‘side of the story’ is ‘the truth’

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Melissa Gilbert defends husband Timothy Busfield as actor faces child sexual abuse charges

The former Little House on the Prairie star said husband was ‘last person in world who would hurt a child’

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Melissa Gilbert Opens Up In New Interview About Timothy Busfield’s Arrest Over Horrific Allegations

“Tim is canceled. Even if he is exonerated, he will always be that guy,” Gilbert said.

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Melissa Gilbert on husband Timothy Busfield’s child sex abuse charges: ‘I am neither naive nor am I complicit’

‘If I thought for a second that Tim Busfield hurt a child, he'd have a lot more to worry about than prison,’ she said

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Melissa Gilbert defends Timothy Busfield following arrest

Melissa Gilbert is "grieving" her old life following husband Timothy Busfield's arrest over allegations of sexual contact of a child.

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Melissa Gilbert speaks publicly for first time since husband Timothy Busfield was charged

Melissa Gilbert has spoken publicly for the first time since her husband, actor Timothy Busfield, was charged with child sexual abuse.

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Melissa Gilbert breaks silence on social media amid husband Timothy Busfield's child sex abuse charges

Melissa Gilbert says she is facing an "extraordinarily difficult time" as her husband Timothy Busfield is set to face trial on charges of child sexual abuse.

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Melissa Gilbert speaks out about ‘extraordinarily difficult time’ amid husband Timothy Busfield’s sex abuse charges

Busfield was released from police custody last week pending trial on sex abuse charges

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Melissa Gilbert reacts after husband Timothy Busfield is released from custody following child sex abuse charges

Actor and director surrendered himself to police last week, days after an arrest warrant charged him with two counts of criminal sexual contact and child abuse

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Timothy Busfield released from jail pending child sex abuse trial

The actor was ordered to be held without bond last week

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Actor Melissa Gilbert among witnesses at New Mexico detention hearing for husband Timothy Busfield

Actor Melissa Gilbert could speak Tuesday at a New Mexico detention hearing for her husband, Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield, who faces child sex abuse charges

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Huge Twist In Timothy Busfield’s Case As Audio Reveals Accusers Denying Claims Of Horrific Crimes

One of the boys spoke about being inappropriately touched and said he “was afraid to tell anyone [because] he feared [Timothy Busfield] would get mad at him.”

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Melissa Gilbert’s Lengthy Letter To Judge About “Sweet Husband” Timothy Busfield Sparks Mass Fury

“Tim has the strongest moral compass of any human I have ever known,” Gilbert wrote.

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Melissa Gilbert pleads to judge to 'protect' husband Timothy Busfield in jail

Melissa Gilbert has begged in a letter to a judge that her husband Timothy Busfield is "protected" in prison as he faces child sex abuse charges.

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Timothy Busfield: West Wing actor denies latest child sex abuse allegations as colleagues offer support

Busfield’s longtime agents have reportedly dropped him from their roster amid the slew of allegations that have emerged

The Guardian - US

Timothy Busfield sexual misconduct allegations mount as wife Melissa Gilbert expresses support

Actor held without bond in New Mexico on child abuse charges stemming from twin brothers’ complaint

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