Christy Carlson Romano Says ‘Early Fame Is Like CTE’ While Reflecting on Hayden Panettiere’s Death

‘Even Stevens’ Star Christy Carlson Romano Says ‘Early Fame Is Like CTE’ After Hayden Panettiere’s Death: ‘Another Performer I Grew Up With, Gone Too Soon’

Christy Carlson Romano, a Disney Channel teen icon after playing Ren Stevens on “Even Stevens” and voicing the title character on “Kim Possible,” published an emotional essay on Elle’s website in the wake of Hayden Panettiere’s death. The two actors got their breakthroughs in 2000, the year both “Even Stevens” and “Remember the Titans” premiered, and came of age in Hollywood at the same time. “Crushed. Another performer I grew up with, gone too…

Disney alum Christy Carlson Romano rips Hollywood for failing child stars after Hayden Panettiere’s death

Former Disney Channel star Christy Carlson Romano calls for stronger protections for child actors in Hollywood following Hayden Panettiere's sudden death.

Christy Carlson Romano says ‘early fame is like CTE’ after Hayden Panettiere’s death

Christy Carlson Romano compares ‘early fame’ to CTE in a heartbreaking essay published after Hayden Panettiere’s death.

Christy Carlson Romano Slams Dark Side of Child Stardom After Hayden Panettiere's Death: 'Early Fame Is Like CTE'

Christy Carlson Romano slams the dark reality of childhood stardom after Hayden Panettiere's untimely death.

Christy Carlson Romano Says ‘Early Fame Is Like CTE’ While Reflecting on Hayden Panettiere’s Death

Christy Carlson Romano is comparing child stardom to the deadly brain disease CTE while reflecting on the death of former child star Hayden Panettiere. “The former child actor exists in a category the world does not know how to hold. We are children when the public wants to feel protective of us, professionals when the industry […]

Christy Carlson Romano: "Early Fame Is Like CTE"—and Hollywood Isn't Protecting Kids

The 'Even Stevens star' reflects on the failure to protect young actors.