Bella Thorne Reflects on Growing Up in Hollywood

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Bella Thorne’s experience as a child star presents a stark reality: Hollywood demanded her to be both a child on screen and an adult off it. Starting her career early, Thorne featured as a model and later in TV shows like HBO’s “Big Love.” Her significant break came in 2010 with Disney Channel’s “Shake It Up,” where she played CeCe Jones alongside Zendaya.

During an episode of “Call Her Daddy,” Thorne spoke about her childhood in showbiz. “You’re spending all your time with adults,” she said, emphasizing the complexity of her young mind processing adult environments while still expected to be a child.

She elaborated on the intense pressure to act maturely, noting that mistakes on set were treated as her own responsibility. “When I mess up, it’s my fault,” she mentioned, highlighting the adult-like accountability she bore from a young age.

The transition from child star to adult was arduous for Thorne. “People witnessed how I handled it,” she told Alexandra Cooper, referring to the public scrutiny of her lifestyle choices. “I’ve worked on adjusting my life, ensuring I dedicate time to the things I genuinely care about.” This change became crucial upon experiencing the emotional strain from her film “Color Your Hurt.”

Now 28, Thorne shared her journey to mental health stabilization over the past two years. She finally granted herself time and grace, a luxury she never afforded in her younger years.

Turning 18 marked a transformative moment for her. “I felt free,” Thorne shared, remembering the sudden independence and lack of constant supervision she previously endured.

Thorne also addressed comparisons to other Disney stars like Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, and Demi Lovato. These comparisons began when she was merely 12, and she struggled to understand the “bad girl” narrative thrust upon her.

Looking forward, Thorne has ventured beyond her Disney persona. She engaged in various film and TV roles and started taking creative control. By 2026, she plans to write, direct, and star in “Spring Breakers 2,” marking her second directorial project after “Color Your Hurt.”