Former Nickelodeon Star Matthew Underwood Reveals Past Sexual Abuse, Defends Silence

Matthew Underwood shares his traumatic experiences as a child actor and later, urging understanding for those who choose not to speak publicly.

Matthew Underwood, former star of Nickelodeon's 'Zoey 101', revealed he was sexually molested as a child actor and later assaulted by his agent at 19, leading him to quit acting.
Underwood shared his experiences on Instagram, responding to criticism for his silence following the 'Quiet on Set' documentary, which exposed abuse and toxicity in children's TV.
Despite allegations against Nickelodeon and Dan Schneider, Underwood stated he never had a bad experience working on a Nickelodeon show or with Schneider.
Underwood urged understanding for those who choose to stay silent on such issues, highlighting personal reasons for not sharing experiences publicly.
The actor expressed hope that sharing his story would encourage empathy and reconsideration of harassment towards others in the industry.