Many celebrities find the media’s relentless chronicling of the downward spiral of Amanda Bynes and Lindsay Lohan simply abhorrent. Many have come to their defense or have offered words of encouragement, particularly former child stars who can empathize with their feelings of confusion, disenchantment, depression and resentment.
Some former child stars have intentionally retreated from the spotlight as they grew older or taken sabbaticals from the business, while others quit Hollywood altogether because of the emotional and mental toll that the unforgiving industry can exact from children. They know what Bynes and Lohan are going through.
Take a look at what celebrities have to say about Amanda Bynes and Lindsay Lohan.