Anna Paquin and Melissa Gilbert Call for Protection of Child Actors After Hayden Panettiere’s Death: “Where Is the Collective Outrage?”

Panettiere, who started working in Hollywood at a young age with roles in 'One Life to Live' and 'Remember the Titans,' among others, died last Sunday at age 36.

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  1. The Coogan Law's Enduring Legacy in California: Originating from child star Jackie Coogan's legal battle, California's Coogan Law mandates that 15% of a minor's gross earnings be deposited into a blocked trust account, protecting their finances until adulthood.
  2. Federal vs. State Regulations in US Entertainment: The US lacks a comprehensive federal child labor law specifically for entertainment, with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exempting child performers, leaving most protections to individual states like California and New York.
  3. UK's Comprehensive Licensing and Chaperone System: In the UK, all children under compulsory school age require a performance license for any media-related work, whether paid or unpaid, with production companies responsible for applications and mandatory chaperones ensuring child welfare.

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