Minor Performer Alliance

Minor Performer Alliance A 501(c)3 NPO educating and ensuring the safety & wellbeing of minors working in entertainment via scholarships, mentors, and mental health resources.

08/17/2026

“I want to be that person that creates a safe environment for actors. This is the experience you’re supposed to have.”

Rest in Peace to Hayden Panettiere. She began her career at just 11 months old and has been incredibly brave in sharing the traumas and hardships she faced growing up as a child actor in the industry. Through all of this, she wanted to continue to create not just art, but safe spaces for actors everywhere.

Beyond her talents, she was a light in so many people’s lives. Sending all our prayers to her family. 💛

08/14/2026

Tom Holland discusses how when he was just 16 years old, he was rejected for a part he had so badly wanted for the movie November Criminals.

His frustration and anger resulted in an incredibly humbling and important lesson from his father: you aren’t entitled to anything.

Rejection is one of the biggest parts of this business, it’s not something to turn away from but to take in and learn through each experience that comes along, especially as a parent of a performer. Your reactions on your child’s rejections can have a much bigger impact than you think, especially long-term. ⭐️

08/11/2026

In this adorable clip, Mara Wilson had lost a tooth on camera during an interview with Entertainment Weekly!

Mara spoke on this clip in her memoir, “Where Am I Now? True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame“ and how she felt she had ruined the interview in this moment…however, she also said her mother was right off camera (who she runs to) and reminded her that she was doing absolutely fine, she was perfectly okay, & she hadn’t “ruined” anything which then let Mara fall back into fun spirits for the interview.

Moments like these are such a beautiful reminder of how important it is for a young performer to have a supportive and loving parent in their corner. Having someone there to remind you that you’re doing great and that an unexpected or unintentional moment can happen but you haven’t “ruined” anything. It can make all the difference in a child’s world. 💛

Mara Wilson

08/07/2026

“Success isn’t about the awards or the headlines but it’s about the person you become along the way.”

Inspiring advice Malachi Barton’s parents instilled in him throughout his journey in this career and a piece of advice all young performers and parents should keep with them.

Congrats on being honored with Rising Star award! ⭐️

08/06/2026

As someone who started in this industry at just 12 years old, Tom Holland’s advice on mental health is a piece we all can take home with us. 💛

07/30/2026

Tom Holland’s words (under hot wing duress) about Jon Bernthal are a powerful reminder of the impact a positive mentor can have on a young performer. 🤣

The adults children work with matter. Their kindness, professionalism, and example can shape a young actor long after the job ends. It’s inspiring to see the love and respect exchanged after over a decade of working together between the two as Jon has watched Tom grow into the man that he is.

Every young performer deserves to grow in an environment where they’re supported, protected, and inspired. 💛

07/22/2026

Zendaya’s reflection on relating to Athena in The Odyssey opens up a bigger conversation. She shared that Athena entered the world fully grown and already wearing armor and that, as a child actor, she often felt she had to do the same. It’s a powerful way to describe the pressure so many young performers experience: feeling like they have to be endlessly prepared, resilient, and protected before they’ve even had the chance to just be kids.

Our hope is that the industry with our help continues to grow and change so that no child performer feels they have to put on a body of armor just to do the work they love. Kids deserve the space to learn, grow, and be protected—not expected to arrive already armored.

07/20/2026

30 years after her feature film debut in Léon: The Professional, Natalie Portman reflects on the adults who made a 13-year-old feel safe, supported, and free to play. She says that because of the environment they created, acting still feels like play to her today. A reminder to all of the adults around young performers, that you can shape not just a project, but their future! 🫶

07/16/2026

Matt Damon started acting as a teenager at just 16 years old and his advice still holds up: study under great people, read scripts, and want it enough to put in the work!

Is anyone watching The Odyssey this weekend? 👀 Comment below if you are and what you’re most excited to see! 👇

Join us for our next Talent Town Hall, “Kids Have a Voice! Advocating & Professionalism on Set,” featuring award-winning...
07/16/2026

Join us for our next Talent Town Hall, “Kids Have a Voice! Advocating & Professionalism on Set,” featuring award-winning makeup artist Michael K. Johnston and costumer and wardrobe stylist Tracy Franco, as they share their insight and perspective on how young performers and parents can advocate professionally for their needs while working on set. 🎬

REGISTER TODAY AT THE LINK IN OUR BIO!💛

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