Meaghan Jette Martin Instagram – As I shared yesterday in my story – I had a really difficult time filming Camp Rock 2, not only was Tess butchered after giving her such a lovely character arc in the first movie, but I also had mononucleosis. I was 17, working mostly outdoor night shoots, during a very cold Canadian autumn (like ❄️ cold), and I was so so sick and being berated, bullied and manipulated by men at least 2x my age. As you can see from this pic of me asleep on a dance studio sofa during a short break from rehearsal, I truly couldn’t keep my eyes open. (Featuring angel @annamariapdt who was a great friend through all of this)
I haven’t shared this article much, mostly out of fear, and it only scratches the surface of some of the goings on, but the very kind @roisin_o_connor did a beautiful job conveying some of the darker complications of that period.
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/disney-child-stars-alyson-stoner-meaghan-martin-b1863553.html (link in bio)
I am incredibly thankful for the successes and frustrations that I’ve had in my career, and ultimately I wouldn’t change anything other than standing up for myself more. I recognize how much privilege I’ve had and it’s part of why I haven’t spoken out more about the uglier parts, but we are at a crucial point in history where we can acknowledge that not everything is as shiny as it seems, perhaps especially when it comes to the entertainment industry. I do plan to share more about this in the future so not trying to leave anyone hanging but gotta save some 🫖 for the book – kidding… mostly. | Posted on 27/Aug/2022 20:40:53
