by Kristen HarrisBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffAs a staff writer at BuzzFeed, I write about all things celeb and pop culture. Warning: This post mentions child abuse, sexual harassment, eating disorders, and mental health issues. From Hannah Montana to Victorious, so many kids' shows we grew up with made being a child star seem like the ultimate dream. However, in reality, young actors' real-life experiences were much darker. Here are 30 former child stars who opened up about the heartbreaking realities of growing up in Hollywood: 1.