Kiernan Shipka Reflects on 'Mad Men' Experience as a Child Star

The actress shares insights on being shielded from mature content while filming the series and her evolving understanding of her character.

Kiernan Shipka, who played Sally Draper on 'Mad Men,' praised the cast and crew for protecting her from adult themes during filming.
Despite being shielded, Shipka always had context for the scenes, understanding what her character was witnessing.
Shipka binge-watched the series during the COVID-19 pandemic, gaining a deeper psychoanalytical understanding of her character as an adult.
Her unconventional upbringing on set left her with limited experience of normal childhood activities, like opening a locker.
Shipka continues to reflect on her role and hopes her character would seek therapy to understand herself better.