Here’s the rundown:
— Vanessa Hudgens, star of Disney’s High School Musical franchise: full frontal nude pics all over the Web.
— Jamie Lynn Spears, star of Nickelodeon’s hit how “Zoey 101”: unmarried and pregnant at age 16.
— Ashley Tisdale, another High School Musical star and cast member of Disney’s “Zack and Cody”: nose job.
And now, the biggest blow of them all:
— Miley Cyrus, mega-star of Disney’s Hannah Montana all sexed up in Vanity Fair magazine, posing without a top wrapped in a satin sheet, her hair damp and her soft gaze directed at the camera.
For parents, it’s like walking in a minefield.
For now, I’m able to avoid getting blown up. My daughters are 8 and 4 and I’m pretty sure they’re unaware of these scandals. And that’s good, because I like “Hannah Montana” and “High School Musical.” They’re decent shows with good humor and music and a wholesome message.
Miley Cyrus, in particular, is appealing. She’s funny, smart and projects a good image for kids like my daughters. It’s too bad she’s succumbed to the pressure to sexualize herself is some misguided effort to stay relevant as she gets older. Miley, for God’s sake, take a good look at Lindsay Lohan’s career. And if you think Disney is innocent, take a look at this.
Sometimes I wish it was the 1970’s. Female child stars in that era were almost tomboyish and had more going up upstairs without having to exploit the downstairs. I’m thinking Tatum O’Neal in “Paper Moon,” Jodi Foster in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” and Kristy McNichol in “Family.”
Of course, I’m conveniently forgetting that Tatum and Kristy would make this movie in 1980. But those were roles played by actresses. How about a remake starring Jamie Lynn and Miley when they’re a little older?
Instead, some producer is dreaming right now of this: “Zack and Cody meet Zoey 101: Which One’s the Daddy?”