Can you imagine being on a number-one hit show at age-12 and not being able to ride a rollercoaster without getting mobbed by your fans?

Angelique Bates, actress, dancer, and comedian, landed a coveted spot on a Nickelodeon hit show, after a nationwide search for talented kid comedians.

But what would you do if everyone assumed because you’d been on TV, your life must be all glitz and glamour, but the reality was starkly different? Would you hide your experiences with child abuse, depression, and drinking from the world? Or would you go on your friend’s podcast and tell everyone the truth, for the very first time?

More From Angelique Bates:

Visit: www.angeliquebates.com

Finding Angelique Bates:

Twitter & Instagram & Youtube: @AngeliqueBates

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