Nickelodeon star Matthew Underwood alleged sexual harassment and assault at the hands of an agent as a reason why he left Hollywood and ended acting career.
'Zoey 101' actor Matthew Underwood claimed he was sexually harassed and then assaulted by his agent when he was 19 years old. His experiences, which he shared on Instagram, provoked his move out of Los Angeles and also ended his pursuit of an acting career.
When I was 12 years old, I was groomed and molested by my best friends' stepfather. I lost the best friends I'd ever had because I couldn't spend any time with them without feeling the personal disgust and betrayal brought on by a man I trusted as a father to me,' he continued. 'When I was 19, I was sexually harassed and then assaulted by my agent at the time, who had spent a decent amount of time building trust with me as a friend and mentor.
In a video interview obtained by Fox News Digital, Schneider admitted that watching the documentary was 'very difficult.' He told actor BooG!e from 'iCarly,' that he has a few apologies to hand out. 'Watching over the past two nights was very difficult,' Scneider said. 'Me facing my past behaviors, some of which are embarrassing and that I regret. I definitely owe some people a pretty strong apology,.
In the documentary, Bell noted, 'Really, the only person I remember being there for me was Dan .' After Bell disclosed his sexual abuse allegations against Brian Peck, Nickelodeon released a statement to Fox News Digital. 'Now that Drake Bell has disclosed his identity as the plaintiff in the 2004 case, we are dismayed and saddened to learn of the trauma he has endured, and we commend and support the strength required to come forward,' the statement said.
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