Macaulay Culkin Criticizes Investigation Discovery for Exploiting Child Stars

The actor's remarks highlight ethical concerns over sensationalized portrayals of former child actors' struggles in documentaries.

Macaulay Culkin posted a statement on Instagram urging Investigation Discovery (ID) to avoid exploiting former child actors in its programming.
His comments coincided with the airing of an episode of ID's series 'Hollywood Demons,' titled 'Child Stars Gone Violent,' which examines the challenges faced by former child stars, including addiction and crime.
Culkin has previously spoken about his own experiences of abuse and a strained relationship with his father during his time as a child actor.
Investigation Discovery has faced ongoing criticism for its documentaries, with some accusing the network of prioritizing sensationalism over meaningful storytelling.
ID has not yet responded to Culkin's remarks, which add to broader calls for ethical and solutions-focused approaches to addressing systemic issues in Hollywood.