As is so often the case, we always think that glamorous lifestyles mean happiness, and rarely is that the case. Seems to be especially true for child actors & actresses. There always seems to be someone there manipulating them in one form or fashion.
You’re right
All About Eve with Betty Davis really nailed it on the head.
One of handful of old movies I love :)
Citizen Kane too
Yes, child actors usually have a tough time after they mature enough where they are no longer cute, and the work dries up. They always seem to be such a mess; but, after all of these revelations, I am wondering if we are seeing the reason why they are such a mess. A lot of these kids were being sexually abused by the large contingent of gays in this industry. And everyone covers for everyone else. The child actor is left to try to make something of a wrecked life. Few are able to do so.