Anna Paquin
ON THE RECORD · 13 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“You aren’t alone. Let’s have each other’s backs,”
Anna Paquin · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-23
Paquin concluded her Instagram post urging solidarity among former child stars.
“We were not as protected by the ‘systems’ that look great on paper, as we are supposed to be.”
Anna Paquin · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-23
Paquin continued her Instagram post about the failure of industry systems to protect child stars.
“It’s not a coincidence that so many former, specifically pre-sexualized female, child ‘stars’ have profoundly sad lives and untimely ends,”
Anna Paquin · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-23
Paquin wrote via Instagram on Friday about the pattern of sad outcomes for former child stars.
“It might make public disclosure less terrifying.”
Anna Paquin · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-23
Paquin concluded her Instagram post by encouraging mutual support to reduce fear of public disclosure.
“You are worthy of support, no matter how our industry made us feel,”
Anna Paquin · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-23
Paquin offered support to fellow former child stars in her Instagram post.
“I believe you, and I will stand by your side.”
Anna Paquin · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-23
Paquin expressed solidarity with fellow former child stars.
“As an adult I've had the pleasure of working on productions where the welfare and mental health of young performers was handled incredibly carefully,”
Anna Paquin · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-22
Paquin returned to Instagram on Aug. 22 with a hopeful example of how to support young performers on set.
“Literally DM me. I believe you and I will stand by your side. You aren’t alone. Let’s have each other’s backs. It might make public disclosure less terrifying.”
Anna Paquin · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Paquin closed her message with an urgent plea for former child stars to reach out to her privately.
“It’s a strange small club we belong to and you are worthy of support no matter how our industry made us feel,”
Anna Paquin · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Paquin addressed fellow former child stars, offering support and solidarity.
“It is possible to holistically look after the kids on set and tell complex and sometimes upsetting stories. It just has to be the top priority of the production.”
Anna Paquin · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-22
Paquin argued that looking after children on set can be a priority even when telling complex, upsetting stories.
“Especially around material that was intense.”
Anna Paquin · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-22
Paquin referenced productions where young performers' welfare was carefully handled, especially around intense material.
“RIP [Hayden Panettiere], [Michelle Trachtenberg], [Daveigh Chase] and too many others. It’s a strange small club we belong to and you are worthy of support no matter how our industry made us feel. Literally DM me. I believe you and I will stand by your side. You aren’t alone. Let’s have each other’s backs. It might make public disclosure less terrifying.”
Anna Paquin · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
Anna Paquin reached out to fellow child stars with an offer of support following the death of Hayden Panettiere.
“RIP HP, MT, DC and too many others.”
Anna Paquin · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Paquin shared remembrances for fellow child actresses Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg, and Daveigh Chase.