It really felt like I was thrust into early adulthood."
“People treated me differently,” Frye says.
“Men would look at me in a different way, and they’d stare at my boobs.
Soleil Moon Frye.Amanda Demme/Hulu
People would call me ‘Punky Boobster.’
So often it feels like people don’t want to see that kid grow up.
Gosselaar adds that he would never let any of his three children become actors.
Jonathan Brandis and Soleil Moon Frye.Hulu
“Everyone’s experience was so unique to themselves,” Frye says.
“While working onPunky, everyone encouraged us to be kids.
We always had our pogo sticks and our scooters around.
My mom always made sure I went to summer camp every summer.
I really don’t think any two sets were the same.
In many cases, some people felt like they were exposed to very adult experiences.
For me, looking back at it, it was more special than even I had remembered it.
In speaking my truth, I shared what was in there.”
(He hasalso allegedthat Sheen raped his late friend Corey Haim when Haim was 19.
Sheen has denied the allegation.)
Frye says she didn’t encounter the sort of predatory behavior Feldman has described.
“I think there was a lot going on, and the industry has a dark side.
Both Brandis and Pierce died by suicide.
“They’re so amazing.
We spoke about [his death].
Even though he had so much love around him, he was still struggling.
That can happen to anyone anywhere in the world.
We need to have more conversations about suicide prevention and mental health awareness all over the world.
This isn’t just a Hollywood issue.”
“So much more.”
