From insanely long work days to predatory co-workers to abusive parents to drug use, the tales of child stars are sordid in every sense of the word. Today, Nikki regales us with the tales of many well-known child actors who's real lives didn't quite match the starry perfection depicted onscreen and in the media. Strap in, folks, as this one gets crazy.

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