Bella Thorne discusses challenges of growing up as a child star in Hollywood

Bella Thorne, who began her career in entertainment as a child, shared her experiences of being treated as a child on screen while being expected to act like an adult off camera. Thorne gained recognition in 2010 for her role as CeCe Jones in Disney Channel's 'Shake It Up.' In an interview on 'Call Her Daddy,' she reflected on the pressures of working long hours with adults while still being viewed as a child. Thorne expressed that she struggled to balance adult expectations and her childhood, stating, 'I don't think that I ever handled it or balanced it out correctly.' She emphasized the importance of prioritizing her mental health in recent years, particularly after feeling drained from her project 'Color Your Hurt.' Thorne noted a significant change in her life after turning 18, feeling a sense of freedom that she hadn't experienced before. She also discussed her relationships with fellow Disney stars and the comparisons made between them, particularly regarding their public personas. Thorne has since transitioned from her Disney image to pursue various film and television roles, including her directorial debut.