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An Unlikely Solution To Get Disabled Actors Into Big Roles In Hollywood

Once again I heard people complaining about directors casting non-disabled people as disabled people in the comments section of movie trailers. Another solution to the problem that I haven't talked about before is "nepotism babies". Even though some could argue that they are what causes the problem, they are paradoxically the solution.
Let me explain.
Each celebrity has a disabled family member, whether it be a child, cousin, aunt, or stepbrother. These celebrities have the resources for their disabled family members to get in front of casting directors and bypass some of the beginner steps so they can move on to speaking roles in Hollywood movies. When put to use, that could catapult a disabled person into the spotlight.
One good example of a celebrity letting their disabled children follow into the spotlight is the Swedish performer Malena Ernman. Her most famous daughter is Greta Thunberg and her youngest daughter is Beata. Like Greta, Beata also has some invisible disabilities and is a professional performer.
While I believe parents should have the final say about when a child is old enough to enter show business, I also believe that if someone is too young to have a public instagram account, they are too young to be in the spotlight.
In all, I believe the parents of disabled people shouldn't have the attitude of, "My family member is too fragile to be on a set," and at the same time allow their able bodied children be on set. #Disabled #Employment #Paradox #ActorsWithDisabilities #Parents #Support

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Hello, Fellow Actors ! #ActorsWithDisabilities #Acting #Theater

Actors, have you found a supportive agent or manager? Are there associations that can help us?
Hi! I am an actress, and I have #EhlersDanlosSyndrome and #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome . I’m currently studying Acting in LA, but I’ve been doing plays since I was 4 years old.
Being an actor with #ChronicPain and invisible disabilities is very hard. Rehearsing for professional plays and being on set all day is extremely tiring. I usually spend 10-16 hours working. I can barely sleep and eat. Most directors and fellow actors are NOT understanding. I love acting, but I don’t know how to survive in this industry. Recommendations and tips are welcome! ☺️

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