Corey Feldman is talking about pedophilia in a new interview with ABC’s Nightline, all for a special about child stars. I’ve just watched the video, and I have to say… Corey doesn’t seem cracked-out at all. He seems lucid and kind of paranoid, but he also seems like he’s trying to get to some deeper truth. Basically, I’m saying that I tend to believe the spirit of what he’s saying:
Here are some excerpts:
Sick, sad and twisted. Corey Feldman experienced the highs and lows of being famous and underage. In an interview with ABC’s Nightline that aired Wednesday, the 40-year-old former child star said that pedophiles were “like vultures” in the entertainment industry.
“The number one problem in Hollywood was, is and always will be pedophilia,” he said. “It’s all done under the radar… But it’s the big secret.”
“I was surrounded by [pedophiles] when I was 14 years old. … Didn’t even know it. It wasn’t until I was old enough to realize what they were and what they wanted … till I went, Oh, my God. They were everywhere,” Feldman, now 40, said.
Feldman went on to assert that pedophilia contributed to the early death of his friend Corey Haim, pointing the finger at one person in Hollywood, but stopping short of naming him.
“There’s one person to blame in the death of Corey Haim. And that person happens to be a Hollywood mogul. And that person needs to be exposed, but, unfortunately, I can’t be the one to do it,” he said. “There was a circle of older men that surrounded themselves around this group of kids. They all had either their own power, or connections to great power in the entertainment industry.”
Feldman said that Haim’s substance addiction was also a “symptom” of the molestation he experienced earlier in life.
“There’s a lot of good people in this industry, but there’s also a lot of really, really sick, corrupt people in this industry,” Feldman said. “There are people… who have gotten away with [pedophilia] for so long that they feel that they’re above the law. And that’s gotta change. That’s gotta stop.”
My biggest problem is that he doesn’t name names. Is he afraid of repercussions to his non-existent career, or does he simply not want to be sued for defamation? Don’t get me wrong, I’m totally buying that a major mogul is into kids. I’m also buying that more Hollywood players are either into children, or very young, underage women, than we’ll ever know. I would just like to know the name of the specific guy Corey is referring to, or at least some clue to form into some kind of blind item.
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I believe him completely.
It’s Spielberg. He is worried for his safety but I don’t give a fu**. This is a serious problem and there is no accountability.
Well there are a lot of former child actors that are now deceased be it from suicide or drug overdose. ( Brad Renfro, River, and one that no one has mentioned Jonathan Brandis) and then there are the ones that just burnt out. On a side note I was browsing Netflix when I ran across a movie that had Corey H Corey F and Nichole Eggert Blown Away I think was the name of it and wow there was a lot of nudity in that film, idk how old they were when they made it but they looked fairly young. It just got me thinking if what happened led them to be more open to taking on roles like that? On another note Speilberg has worked with a lot of kids who have burnt out or died. I know it’s been said he had a thing for young boys but what about girls? There have been several girls that worked for him that have had troubles too like Drew after/during ET. Plus Dakota has worked for him and what about the lil girl from the poltergeist movie who died. I mean her death was from natural causes I think but idk there are just a lot that goes on in HW and a lot of young actors, singers ect that act over sexualized for their age and than next thing u know u hear their horror stories of them burning out.
This isn’t new it dates back to Shirley Temple who aslo said she was abused. So many child actors show the signs of abuse especially the Disney kids like Spears, Lohan,and Lovato. I think these parents that blindly shove their kids in the spotlight need to open their eyes.
Oh and of course Feldman can’t name names I bet a ton of people already know who it is and look the other way because of the influence and power the mogul has. I also doubt that he’d be allowed to spill the beans by ABC.
I heard about Steven Spielberg being into young boys. Someone like him would definitely get away with it and no one would dare to go to the police. Look how much Polanski and Woody Allen are protected.By the way Jack Nicholson and Scorsese were both at those parties with Polanski in the 70’s.
Kaiser,
The comment about Corey Feldman’s “non-existent career” was uncalled for. Of course, he cannot call the name without evidence or else he would be sued. Also, ABC would not allow him to call a name or else it would be sued.
His friend was abused and he won’t name the guy who did it? Excuse me but that’s pretty weak. If the guy abused Corey Haim chances are he’s abused others who would come forward if Feldman publicly outed him. Maybe this explains why Todd Bridges and Dana Plato went off the rails.
Edit: http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2010/04/29/todd_bridges_talks_graphically_to_opra
Ugh. Sad but true, I think. I was a ballet dancer turned model turned actor (in my previous life, lol) and have really mixed feelings about child actors.
Acting is work. It is long hours. I shot a movie last summer and there was a 7 year old on set until 3 in the morning on the hot, buggy, miserable shoot. It feels weird. And I’ve always said that if it’s work for me, why doesn’t anyone ever call it work for the child actors. Like they’re playing, or it’s just too much fun. No. It’s hard work for everyone involved – including those kids.
I’ve never seen anything overt (especially not with very young children), but I would say once you start dealing with teenagers, they are treated very much as adults in that industry… in every way.
I believe him too. This is so sick and distubring and sad. He says someone has call these people out by name but that it can’t be him… Why not? I understand that he’a a victim but staying silent & knowing this is happening to other children and not saying anything. Who can live with that?
I believe him.
Police in LA is especially corrupt when it comes to covering up crimes commited by Hollywood moguls. I mean look what happened in England with the hacking scandal. The tabloids bribed the police.
I know he can be a whack job, but Feldman will have have a small place in my Goonie heart. I grew up watching this kid and feel for all child stars
I agree – by not speaking out when he knows who is doing this – is enabling the pedophiles, and sanctioning them. If he doesn’t want to do it publicly, then I am sure there are ways of bringing the scumbags down.
He’s nearly as bad as the perpetrators if he doesn’t speak out. My god, someone DIED because of it he says – so why doesn’t he feel an obligation to stop that from happening again. What does it take?
Corruption is EVERYwhere,
and childern are the most vulnerable.
Period.
I too, believe…But maybe he isn’t naming names cause “names” have been paying him to keep quite. Idk, it’s a long shot, but we live in perverted times my friends.
On the brighter side does anyone see Charlie Sheen in him?
Not to quibble, but is he talking about “pedophilia” or “ephebophilia”?
fabgrrl – I believe he’s talking about both.
fabgrrl –
I’m not sure it matters which – unwanted sexual advances/actions are always wrong, regardless of age. Right?
I believe him,but I think that dropping names will be useful because a major mogul in Hollywood has power and a lot of people on the paycheck, in front of an accusation there will be many other actors ready to say Corey Feldman is liar a crackhead and the mogul is a respecteful person etc. etc. or even worse like it happened with Polanski.
I will believe that older men/women prey on young men/women in the industry. It is disgusting and immoral. There needs to be a distinction made, however. Unless these preyed-upon men and women were pre-pubescent, it is not actually pedophilia. We have come to view sex with people up to the age of almost 18 as such, when in reality there are thousands of years of history where if you didn’t get busy as soon as you hit puberty you might not get to procreate at all. Men (and to a lesser extent, women) are drawn to youthful people to mate with because of evolution and survival instinct partly. There comes a time when you need to make your intellect, ethics, and conscience override your base desires. We have a well-developed brain and must not be afraid to use it.
Excuse it? No, not at all. Still wrong, and always will be for the experienced/powerful to prey on the young/naive/inexperienced.
@fancyamazon he was in the industry at 5 or 6 years old so I think he is genuinely talking about pedophilia.
Hoefully this becomes a trend and more child stars can come forward with this information. Someone in my town, a public figure, recently got caught with child porn on their computer. Not sure of the legal repercussions, but he lost his job and his social status. his reputation was completely trashed, a social leper. I don’t care how rich and powerful they are. It’s sick and wrong. They shouldn’t be allowed to get away with it.
I believe him as well. I have never been sexually abused, but I have friends who have been molested. It is very hard for them to talk about it, even now, years later, as adults and with the molesters no longer in their lives. I think we can name a lot of instances in which adults, in many cases parents, hypersexualize children for money and fame: Toddlers and Tierras for one, almost every Disney child star: Britney, Christina, Miley, etc., JonBenet Ramsey, and I would even add, Kris Jenner, that awful mother of the sixteen year old bride, and Dina Lohan. It is sometimes hard to believe what parents will expose their children to all for a little money and fame.
I would tend to think this is very true. I don’t know many very young child actors but if we think about some of the teen Disney and Nickleodeon stars when they were younger there have been rumours, blind items etc of them as minors (aged 15 -17) being linked to much older men working with them: Jamie Lynn, Miranda Cosgrave and poor Demi Lovato who I believe has been abused terribly by older men who should have known better.
Even, someone like Wilmer Valderrama? I mean he has issues that need to be addressed and that is a fact.
@min76 If he is, then they should definitely be outed. I just felt the need to state the distinction because pedophilia is unnatural as an emotional desire, sex with under-age teens and young adults is not – although it is still wrong especially if you are in a position of power over the person in question.
I believe him. Perhaps he cant name the names because he would be sued and even though truth is the perfect defense, he might have had some unknowing involvement in it that he does not want to come out.
All in all, it is nasty, ugly, behavior that has been hidden for too long and has hurt too many children.
@fancyamazon. I am going to bet that it’s known who the person is and people look the other way or simply don’t care EVEN THE PARENTS. Look at how the Catholic Church treated it’s scandal and how the public at large treated the Michael Jackson allegations. The only thing he can do is go to the police/and or FBI and give them information and lobby for more laws to protect children.
David Geffen? He’s most associated with young men. Not surprised by Spielberg. Will he never stop making movies about boys coming of age? Or will he make an honest one (with him in a starring role) and go to jail.
I applaud Corey. Now, a dialogue begins. Now someone will rise to investigate and identify the pervs. We must listen.
i don’t think Corey is in a position to name the name because he will be eaten alive by that person, their power and control of the media. He doesn’t have the might behind him and his name and with the druggie background etc he would get trashed, may not be taken seriously and the whole thing would not have the effect it should – bringing someone to justice for disgusting perverted crimes against children. Being a whistle blower is very tough. He needs someone with more power behind him – the likes of a Drew Barrymore or Brooke Shields for example who have quite a bit of credibility in Hollywood, were child stars and must have seen a lot in their time. But methinks they would not be brave enough to rock the boat that pays them. Sad sad sad.
Re Polanski – I read somewhere that Angelica Huston was in the house when that 13 year old was with Polanski but didn’t take any notice or call the police or anything. She thought she was older than 13. Yikes, if a senior woman doesn’t protect a child in this case or younger girl in this case and looks the other way – there’s not much hope for anyone in that system who is vulnerable is there?
I think finally that a lot of people don’t like to see their old heroes, screen stars, music stars brought down from their pedastal and find it hard to believe when someone apparently so likeable and talented on screen, turns out to be a bad ass. Look at how people stick up for Polanski and MJ.
Its not just about his “career” going down. If he names names he better have evidence to back it up, otherwise its slander and he could be sued and possibly end up broke/in jail.
I, personally, do not believe that he is complicit in the crime for not naming the perpetrator. If my radar isn’t totally broken THIS Corey was also abused and chooses not to deal with it publicly. Absolutely his choice and I will not blame the victim.
Whoa – I’m no fan of Wilmer V., but being a creepy lech is NOT the same, or even remotely in the same ballpark, as pedophilia.
I am willing to believe Corey F. knows of some pedophiles, but I do not believe that major Hollywood stars, directors, execs, the police, have knowledge of and are covering up for known pedophiles. I know people like to say what a den of iniquity the place is, but I don’t buy it regarding this issue.
Now this guy Corey F. is talking about, he won’t name names, perhaps there are rumors and other people have heard them, but no one has any proof. If that’s the case, then all the actors who’ve heard it are in the same boat as Corey. Otherwise, if he has some evidence but doesn’t name the guy, pretty weak.
Corey F has a good heart and I feel sorry for him, he has lost his wife to divorce and lost his best friend both recently. He must b going thru a really tough time. Hang in there Corey, you will get a good movie role in the near future!
“I agree – by not speaking out when he knows who is doing this – is enabling the pedophiles, and sanctioning them.”
I don’t agree. It’s not his game – he didn’t personally witness it, he’s just been told (by several people?). He’s likely saying the statement hoping the media will start digging for him and expose the person – with evidence or someone that will go on the record with their personal abuse (something Feldman can’t do). And ‘sanctioning’ them would be if he stayed silent. His statement is ‘I’m on to you, we’re all on to you, and parents need to pay attention’.
I would probably do the same thing.
Corey was involved with Michael jackson, no? I can’t recall what he has ever said publicly about him, but I sense he did not accuse MJ of anything…
RE child actors; there’s an interesting documentary out about the Broadway show Annie, and they interview many of the girls who played Annie, including Sarah Jessica Parker (she is the one who has become most famous). It was heartbreaking how they chose the girls and then how they expect them to be adults..and how they fired them when they got too tall or began to mature. Back in the day, there was little supervision for child stage actors, and it was a very sexually open world there in NYC in the 70s and 80s and 90s…I think the doc was called Life After Tomorrow…it was on Netflix.
I hate the tone of some of the comments- that Corey is wrong because he won’t name someone’s alleged molester. He can only call out the person who molested him and anything else is hearsay unless he was a witness.
Anyway, Hollywood is a seedy town and with a lot of money these things can go away. I never really thought about this dark side of child actors so I think Corey is doing a great thing by speaking up. I hope this gets a lot of press.
It is not surprising that Corey sounds “lucid”, as he is a very well-spoken and composed man. He had his troubles back in the day but he really did redeem himself and turn things around. He’s just his old eccentric self, especially with his hair and clothes, but I still have a soft spot for him. I wish him only the best in life.
It seems that since MJ died, Corey has been more open about the abuse he suffered as a kid. (Although he still denies MJ molesting him, just showing him pornography.) Perhaps Haim’s death further pushed him to send out the message to others. Maybe Corey doesn’t feel the need to name names. After all, too much time has passed for any of these people to be put in front of the law. Along the same lines, Lana Wood has always maintained that her sister and fellow child actor Natalie Wood was raped by a well-known actor. She has stated that she will only reveal that person’s identity after their death. Some would ask why Lana wouldn’t want that person to “pay” for what they did while still alive. Maybe Corey isn’t out for blood, he just wants to bring awareness to the problem.
Personally, I don’t think that Corey should be slammed for not speaking up. With any victim of abuse they need to be able to come forward when they feel it is safe for them, not convenient for someone else. I think he’ll eventually come forward (with a bit of drama of course), but this is his choice. Males are less likely to report abuse because of the shame. Males are supposed to strong and in control and to have another person take that away is damaging. All this being said… the average pedophile abuses ONE HUNDRED times before they are caught, so he should consider reporting in some way that is safe for him and names names….
He got my support when he talked about how he protects and shields his own child. He knows what’s what and the fiscal consequences of coming forward with an allegation against a powerful Hollywood player. If I were to guess, if this person stood accused of current molestation, Corey would stand up.
I believe him, and I believe he is not in a position to be naming names. Just talking about it publicly is a big risk for him.
There are so many former child actors who have very public struggles with addiction. Many who have suffered abuse mask their pain with addiction. I bet there are many more actors who have experienced abuse like both Coreys have, male and female. Aside from the predators, I blame parents for not keeping a vigilant watch of their children.
I think the Real Problem in Hollywood are parents who hand their children over willingly to an industry that does not care about them as developing individuals and who will use them up, chew them up, sexualize them and, in some cases, molest them before tossing them to the curb. The emotional molestation can be as damaging as any physical molestation.
Sorry, but the FISCAL concerns of speaking up? Who cares? He’s 40 years old and an adult himself. What about the children who might be getting victimized now?
My story: I worked on my first film when I was 13. I didn’t really know what to expect. Everyone was really nice, especially one overly friendly executive producer. The production crew commented several times how strange it was that the EP was on set almost every day and stayed for the majority of the shoot. We “hung out” on set when I wasn’t filming and he would help me rehearse my lines and give me advice, but he always made me feel uncomfortable and awkward and I didn’t know why. The crew, however, was enamored with him. They all respected/feared him, so it made me feel good that he would rather spend time with me than our director. He was the guy who could land you a major film or sever you at the knees. Cut to now- I still work in film but usually as a POC. Last year I had the opportunity to work on a pretty big film, and I took it, later finding out that the same EP was on it. We crossed paths eventually and what came out of his mouth horrified me. “I wanted you the first time I saw you.” Needless to say, I felt sick. I told him he needed help. I did continue on the with film but point being, there are people like this ALL over Hollywood. I won’t say his name, because number 1, I still work in the industry, and number 2, I haven’t heard that he’s done anything sexually inappropriate with a child. But in my mind, the will and intent are there.
Well , if he’s telling the truth then he needs to do something about it. What a coward. Oh, he claims to know all these pedophiles, but he’s going to stay quiet and keep their secret. It’s BS if you ask me. What a fool!
I tend to always believe the victim until there is ample proof that the victim isn’t really a victim at all but a liar. Why is it Corey’s responsibility to change the industry? I think he is shedding light on a problem that does seem to exist, but to change it would take money and resources that he may not have. And who knows, by him mentioning others may come forward and change could start to happen. Also, he may have exposed some of these people he knows to be pedophiles but just not to the media.
I believe him.
Just because he can’t prove it legally, does not mean he was not a victim of abuse, and telling the truth. I completely believe that within a circle of his like-aged friends, they probably shared stories of the horrors they endured.
And for all those who want him to name names– be realistic. A mogul with media/legal pull would eat him alive. Pointing out a problem and trying to take down a famous, powerful big-wig are two entirely different things.
I love him, and I think he seems clean. But I really wish he would dye his hair back to its natural color!
It is believed that NAtalie Wood was raped as a teenage girl by Kirk Douglas, he was a real bastard, that is why he never won an Oscar he just received an honorary one. He was tremendously disliked by the Hollywood community for what he would do to young actresses.
And yeah David Geffen and what goes on in his Malibu compund is widely discussed in Hollywood, however no one will dare say it out loud.
PLEASE don’t involve Michael Jackson in all of this. Corey Feldman already mentioned that Michael never laid a hand on him and that the abuse came at the hands of other people. The sooner people finally accept the facts, which is that MJ’s two accusers had parents with well-documented criminal histories of fraud and extortion, the better we will all be. Among the people who actually are committing child abuse (and not being persecuted for it) include talent agents for child stars. It’s so sad and sick, I’m happy to see Feldman come out about that. FYI – Michael Jackson never had an association to Corey Haim, whoever suggested that. I’m still amazed at the number of people who believe that nonsense, given that the facts are readily available.
Look, if he outs this guy, he might expose other victims, which may unintentionally cause more pain. I believe him and I think he’s thinking about other people.
I definitely believe him. He did spend a lot of time with Michael Jackson, but was very outspoken in defending him against the molestation accusations. I also understand his unwillingness to name names – that’s his decision.
In 2007, Vanity Fair did an exposé on Lou Perlman, the agent/creep behind such boy bands as ‘NSync and Backstreet Boys that blew my mind. He’s in prison for a Ponzi scheme now, but he got away with molesting many young boys over the course of years. You can read it here: http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2007/11/pearlman200711
Ok, well , all we have to do is look at the projects Haim was in, then check out the producers’ names, and play the process of elimination game. He doesn’t have the money for a good lawyer to defend him against the evil powers that run Hollywood. Once he points the finger, they will destroy him AND protect their identities, so no one wins. I
The accusation has to come from someone who has commercial success and would be financially safe if they never worked again.
AND THE PARENTS LOOK THE OTHER WAY BECAUSE ALL THEY CAN SEE IS $$$$$
Truth Fairy, ITA. Showbiz parents are way too quick to pimp their little ones out for the cash and the fame. It’s disgusting.
Why is MJ’s name being thrown up? He was cleared of all charges – let him rest in peace.
“Ok, well , all we have to do is look at the projects Haim was in, then check out the producers’ names, and play the process of elimination game.”
Exactly!
My guess…..is on the circle listed here. Look at the info about his son.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003733/bio
I don’t think he is trying to avoid the vindication of everything that happened to him and his friends, I think he is simply stating that it is not so much whom culprit is, but the fact that horrible things are going on and no attention is being brought to the matter. Playing name games and bringing attention to himself, via the press and whomever it was he named, is probably the last thing he wants/has energy to do, at this point…
dude, he gave off MAJOR Charlie Sheen vibes…..I was waiting for him to say “thankfully I have tiger blood, so I’m WINNING.” It was all a bit odd….and why go public in this manner rather than thru appropriate official channels? Why a Nightline episode instead of another show that would reach more people? It just seemed odd…..idk.
They get away with it because no one has the balls enough to expose these people. Keeping your mouth closed is not going to help this situation Corey. Expose these sickos for what they are!
This is so horrible. Maybe Corey does not have consistent proof, and that’s why he has not named the guy. Somebody should stop this monster/s.
i appreciate him saying something. like other people here have said, someone “bigger” would need to come out.
plus, naming names might also expose people who wouldn’t want to go through it publicly for nothing (with possible statute of limitation issues).
i also appreciate the links posted in the reader comments which back up what he’s saying.
@Kim gay is not the same thing as a pedophile. Some pedophiles prey on the same gender some the opposite. It’s really important to make the separation between consensual behavior between adults and the abuse of children. Also people like Mary Kay Letourno prove that women in power can also be pedophiles.
Lets be honest here, if Corey named the person or persons with that much clout.. then we would hear of a horrible accident or drug OD of Corey.
@ MJ re Lou Perlman: I was recently checking out Emitt Rhodes (the “Merry-Go-Round” – a Paul McCartney vocal twin, and really handsome guy in the 60s.) He ended up walking away from the music industry after it burned him. Anyway, in one of the interviews I read, he talked about being 14 years old and in a group with a couple of brothers. One of the brothers was the “sacrificial lamb” to some industry guy (he named names, but I can’t remember) with the FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE PARENTS. Everyone, including the band members and other adults knew fully well what was going on. The band members were just kids – 13-14 years old. The adults kept quiet because it was working for them — the band was getting exposure and paid performances. If my 60 year old memory serves, it ruined the life forever of the poor kid/boy toy. Horrible story all around — and I do believe Corey.
I seem to remember that on the Two Coreys show, or an interview related to it, that Corey Haim straight out said Corey Feldman had introduced him to a bunch of abusers & knew what was going on, but was also being abused.
jc126:
If he is not able to prove it legally, he runs the risk of a civil suit which could put his own family’s well being at risk. He has a son to take care of too, and like RHILEY said, “I think he is shedding light on a problem that does seem to exist, but to change it would take money and resources that he may not have.”
I also co-sign with DOGBOY who says, “And for all those who want him to name names– be realistic. A mogul with media/legal pull would eat him alive. Pointing out a problem and trying to take down a famous, powerful big-wig are two entirely different things.”
So fiscal concerns are legitimate concerns.
mln76 – I was going to write that also, so thanks for highlighting the distinction.
I believe him and I wonder if that is why River Pheonix had the drug issues that lead to his death for the same reason. Think back at the 80s child stars and how many of them turned to drugs. Lets see, River, the Coreys, Drew, were all big around the same time, who else is in that group and which producers or directors did they all have in common, anyone know?
Funny, i DON’T believe him, not one word, or else he WOULD name the ‘mogul’. When you are victimized as a child, you have ZERO PROBLEMO revealing the perp when you are an adult. He was probably kissed or rubbed on the butt once and he blows it of proportion for some attention.
Ask yourself this: If someone abused you as a child, would you keep it a secret as a 40+ year old? 🙂 Nope; He’s lying.
“gay, pedophile males in the industry who prey on kids.”
Ahem. The sexuality of a pedophile is irrelevant. They prey on the weak, regardless of gender, this has been proven many many many times. Please be careful with your argument so you don’t offend someone without meaning to.
And Victor? “If someone abused you as a child, would you keep it a secret as a 40+ year old?”
WOW. It happens EVERY DAMN DAY.
BRE – I wonder if his drug usage had something to do with “The Children of God” cult his family belonged to.
victor – I know someone who is in her 40s who was molested as a kid and will not say who it was because according to her, she can’t look at that horrible part of herself. I tell her it may help healing, but she can’t….
….. the victim should not be blamed. It’s easy to stand on a soap box and tell a victim what he/she should do, but some people can only cope with so much.
“The number one problem in Hollywood is pedophilia.”
i thought it was lack of talent.
Thank you for the clarification, TurtleDove. I thought you meant fiscal in the sense of not reporting something for fear of losing a job, not fighting lawsuits. I agree one needs evidence.
I also do think Feldman is kind of weird, personality wise. He always comes off strangely, like medicated or something. Who knows.
Hey, so you guys know, when you start saying if Corey dosent name names he is just as bad as the perp, it sounds suspiciously like if a rape victim dosent pursue charges against her attacker then she is just as bad as he. Think about it.
Name dropping will do no good in Hollywood. The cesspool is too tight knit a community and everyone already knows who he is talking about (There are quite a few, but everyone knows THE big name is he talking about). (insider, btw, is dead on). It’s only a secret to those outside of Hollywood and even the authorities in HW know about it already and will never do anything about it (They haven’t yet… nor have they done anything about all of the other illegal disgusting things that go on there). The only way to avoid it is to get away from it and stay away from it, but Feldman is already a product of HW and depends on the way of life in order to make his living.
THere are lots of theads on other forums about this someone from the goonies being a kept boy.
This thread has a lot of gossip I was never aware of:
http://www.datalounge.com/cgi-bin/iowa/ajax.html?t=9131934#page:showThread,9131934
And one more thought, why is everyone on here still thinking it was kept in the 80s? Corey said the mogul is still a top player so I completely believe the mogul/and company has been preying on kids since then, through the 90s till today. Lets see, who could all those kids be????
@ victor – Do you have any damn idea what you are talking about?
I figured not.
“When you are victimized as a child, you have ZERO PROBLEMO revealing the perp when you are an adult.”
UM wtf? What if you don’t know who the f*** did it? How are you supposed to reveal who they are? And like someone else said plenty of people go their WHOLE LIVES without telling anyone about what happened to them. Also, as is unfortunately common, people tend to repress and NOT REMEMBER the details because they were so young and/or it was so traumatizing. DOUCHE!
I’m appalled that people are calling him a coward for not naming the guy publicly. I think people are losing perspective: the court of public opinion is not how to deal justice. If he has knowledge of a crime, the right action would be take it to the authorities and consult with lawyers, not put the accusation on YouTube (by way of ABC). It’s reasonable to assume he has talked to people about it, and has been advised about what justice can and cannot be sought. If there was abuse and the victim is dead and there are no witnesses, what’s he supposed to do? Hearsay will never stand up in court and he’ll only end up sued for making accusations he can’t substantiate. Means, motive and opportunity are only parts of the equation in proving guilt. I imagine he’s not trying to protect the guy. It’s just a question of what can or can’t be accomplished and at what cost. Forget his career. Unprovable accusations, no matter how true, can get you in a lot more trouble than just getting blacklisted in Hollywood.
“He was probably kissed or rubbed on the butt once and he blows it of proportion for some attention.”
That’s not possible. Sexual assault is sexual assault. It robs the victim of a sense of sanctity in his or her body, and destroys sexual/sensual innocence and trust. Fondling and penetration are different only as to the physical act, not the emotional destruction.
@Mari, terrifying. I’m going to copy and paste your story and send it to my cousin (as a cautionary tale). She is pushing my 7 year old cousin hard. Thus far, she’s scored background gigs in some big films including Mr.Poppers Penguins, MIB 3 and Extremely Loud and Incredibly close (the last two of which have yet to be released). My cousin is very obviously living vicariously through her daughter and this worries me, particularly after reading your story.
@Turtle Dove, Thank you.
Victor Salva a director abused a boy actor he was working with. When the mother found out, she pulled the boy from the movie. The exec producer Francis Ford Coppola threatened the boy’s mother with a lawsuit. The mother went to the police, Salva was investigated found guilty of various pedophile acts with this boy and others. After he did 15 months of a 3 year sentence he, a convicted pedophile was employed by Disney to direct a movie. I think this shit goes deep and it’s beyond disturbing.
http://www.skewsme.com/disney_pedophiles.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Salva
THEY EVEN DISCUSSED THIS ON “THE TWO COREYS” ABOUT HOW CH WAS MOLESTED AND CF KNEW HIM.
I always supected Woody Allen and Roman Polanksi. Woody had a 17 year old actress date him in “Manhattan” movie. He also had naked pictures of his 9 year old step daughter he later married. Soon Yi hasnt aged at all, looks like a child. Polanksi had a 12 year old Jodie Foster as a prostitute in Taxi Driver. The protagonist was a pedophile. Crime in art? Same with Michael Jackson. Its all there.
The Backstreet Boys Carter family (Nick and Aaron)parents knew their kids were being molested by Lou Perelman and it ruined their family.
Shirley Temple mentioned an executive at MGM exposed himself to her in her autobiography.
Now I know why all the child stars do drugs. Its not just their upbringing/parents.
I believe him.
It’s very frustrating when people who are rich and powerful commit horrible, sick crimes with impunity because people are either frightened or care more about money than innocent children.
I don’t think Corey is worried about his career or he wouldn’t be talking at all. But anyone he accused publicly would very likely sue him for slander and it would basically be his word against theirs and how easily would Corey fare against a respected, rich and powerful person in the film industry?
I think, though, that it is parents who must provide the first line of defense–it makes me sick to think that parents are allowing this to happen either by deliberate disinterest or just not enough care and attention.
OMG this is completely disgusting. But it is why i read this blog. So much more than just bitching about celebreties….
I believe him, but if he truly wanted to help other child actors he would name names.
Kinda glad this topic was posted here. For some reason, Nicole Eggert’s been on my mind – mainly because after Corey Haim died, she said that she knew who Corey H.’s molester was and that she was going to confront him. Naturally, I didn’t expect a transcript of what happened, but I wondered if she really did do it. And for that matter, I wondered if she dealt with Scott Baio, who ‘dated’ her when she was barely legal.
But yeah… I would love it if former child victims would take a public stand regarding this, but Corey Feldman takes it upon himself to be the face of it, credibility will be lost before the battle begins. Although I do believe he was molested, he also has a history of playing fast and loose with the truth i.e the crap about MJ showing him porn when in fact it was a medical book about STDs, at least, that’s what Corey finally clarified in an ABC interview.
In my mind, Todd Bridges could be a good option, especially given the way he discussed it when he was on his book tour.
To all commentors on here thank you so much for the links and the info. You guys are the reason I love coming to this site!
I love him. I totally believe him. He was a cash cow, so was Haim. I wish him the best. Glad he appears to be off drugs and turned into a good man who enjoys the simplicity of a wife and family.
There’s certainly been issues with young artists in the music industry. If I remember correctly (giving away my age here) the Bay City Rollers were in their teens and their manager turned out to be a pedophile.
I’d really like to hear more about Feldman’s parents as well. Dad gave away enough information to confirm he’s scum imo but I’ve read a previous interview with Feldman that gives the impression his childhood was a horror story in itself.
There is not a way for him to alert authorities on the matter and remain anonymous? It’s inconceivable to me that anyone with this information would not act on it. I wonder what he has done about this beyond announcing these anonymous allegations to the press.
My niece came out years after she was molested by a family “friend “. It wasn’t until this pervert adopted a girl who was the same age she was when the abuse was going on that she spoke up. She’d kept quiet out of fear but as soon as she realized that he could do it again, she came out swinging. How can anyone not come forward to the police, friends, CPS, with a specific name for such a heinous crime?
the guy who ‘discovered’ the boy bands nsync and backstreet boys, he went to jail afterwards for molesting underage boys. no wonder he ‘found’ young male talent, i’m not surprised by this claim at all. how old was megan fox when she videotaped herself washing a car for michael bay to get transformers?
SPEILBERG!
Jesus, I have never thought about this and it adds yet another dark and evil layer to an already fucked up industry. All those mentioning Spielberg, well I will presume innocent because I don’t know the guy but it just goes to show you shouldn’t worship people you don’t know. I guess it’s very easy to keep up a white picket facade. Really feel sad for Cory Haim, I hope the abuser gets what’s coming to him 🙁
More like he fears for his life. The Hollywood mogul in question would have no problem offing Corey and making it look like an accident or suicide.
I’ll tell you who it is! the truth is staring the world in the face…ROB REINER!
@juliesunflower–Are you kidding me? MJ was cleared of all charges for the very reason this man is claiming!! Because the rich, powerful, and famous are protected from the consequences of their crimes. Payoffs abounds and people who know the truth look the other way.
@westvalcallie
The same story has been linked to mj. That mj would be taken to parties with only men who were in the industry and Joe was getting paid. Never heard if Joe knew what was going on but we all know Joe loves money more than his kids. I wouldn’t be surprised if this was a standard practice done with young stars whose parents turned a blind eye or figured it was the price to pay for fame.
@jacqueline, what do you mean same with MJ? The man was cleared of all charges yet people like you insist on still dragging his name through the mud.
I believe this totally.. this is a constant rumor in hollywood that no one talks about..
@ Jaxx: the not-so-rich-anymore and infamous are protected from the consequences of their crimes, too. How else do you explain Lindsay Lohan ALWAYS getting away with all the crap she does without having any real consequences? Hollywood is a mean, hungry beast; and if you feed it well you can get away with anything.
That being said, you can tell by his eyes that Corey has a lot of pain, and I believe him. I also agree with the posters who said he CAN’T name names, at least not now. Perhaps this is his throwdown like Heidi Bivens to Justin & Jennifer: I know what you did, and I’ll be watching you from now on.
@jaxx, I am not kidding anyone about MJ’s innocence; the facts are there to prove it. Nobody was hounded and villified as he was by the judicial system, the press and the public over this matter yet he was found innocent of all the charges. Rest in peace Michael!
Where’s the documentary exposing the scum?!!!!
Good God, this is horrifying! I hope the bottom feeder is exposed soon.
This doesn’t occur just in Hollywood, but also in political circles as well.
@Chris
Here’s a doc: Conspiracy of Silence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weSzkIB8184
and here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggxiBWv4xYE
he needs to name names. i couldnt go through life knowing children are being abused and id done nothing to stop it. i dont care how painful or traumatic it is reliving it, if you dont come forward then ur basically an enabler.
My heart goes out to the 2 Coreys. I believe Feldman.
I believe him too.
I’m wondering about this mention of Spielberg, what’s known about him as far as this goes?
#61 – Exactly! The whistleblower of the phone hacking scandal in England is DEAD! Autopsy says natural causes, yea, right.
Corey can’t say anything because he will end up dead, too. Who knows, maybe Haim was about to say something and they bumped him off with an “overdose”.
I believe him !!!!
He knows he would be killed for naming names, he is in danger now. I think he should name names get heavy protection and let the pieces fall. I agree it has always been there, I remember reading an article were Shirley Temple talked about it briefly. I have seen old burlesque footage of film from the 1930’s were children ( which included Shirley Temple) were dressed and instructed to act seductive. Although Shirley Temple Black said she was not touched she was exposed to the casting couch.
@Bill Hicks: It’s been widely known for a while that Spielberg is one of the worst offenders; especially after his divorce. That went around decades ago and yet everybody ignored it because after all, there’s money to be made and of course in HW that rules supreme.
Uhm… there was also more than sufficient evidence that OJ murdered; and more than sufficient evidence that CA murdered… yet they were cleared. Means absolutely nothing. MJ only continued the legacy of abuse that he was given. It’s sad, but true. Open your eyes… things are not always what they seem.
He would be killed if he named names. And I completely buy into Speilberg and Reiner-both makers of movies involving all these kids right up to now with Super 8. My kids are watching Stand by Me right now. Reiner is the exec producer, River Phoenix dead of drugs, Feldman in the same movie. He said he was surrounded by them, not just one guy.
Take a look at all those movies like Stand by me, Goonies, Lost Boys and see who they have in common. Hmmmm.
At Michael Jackson’s trial, a grown man sat in the witness box and, crying, told of how back in the Eighties, he, the son of MJ’s live-in maid (in some kind of housekeeping capacity, anyway), had been molested by MJ. MJ gave the man’s mother money (I think it was $40k, though I can’t remember the exact amount) to go away and keep quiet. The jury wouldn’t even look at the guy as he testified; they refused to give him or his story a chance: They were starstruck. Even the prosecuting attorney became so starstruck by the presence of MJ in the courtroom that he stumbled on his arguments, even forgetting to make some of the arguments he had prepared, and made his own witnesses sound as though they were lying.
I’m not making this shit up. Look it up if you don’t believe me – I think I read this in a Vanity Fair archive, in an article written by a reporter who had been in the courtroom, if that helps.
And it would make sense! MJ was abused as a child, as many sources have come forward to claim; and many abused children go on to become abusers themselves.
As for Corey Feldman not telling who it was – FFS, how hard would it be to suicide him? I’m sure he knows it’s been done before.
@ pengin – It’s not always safe for you to come forward. Some abusers are so whacked they would kill you if you came forward. Many victims carry a deep-seated terror of their abusers for their whole lives. And anyway, where’s the evidence? It’s just the victim’s word against the abuser’s. After the scandal in the late Eighties / early Nineties about psychologists coaching their clients to create memories of having been sexually abused / ritually abused / etc., people are leery of adults coming forward with this stuff.
I may not like him as an actor or as a person,but, I believe what he is saying and fully understand that he can´t name names. He is a victim speaking out and there will always be ugly trolls that hate the victim and protect the evil guy.
This is like ancient greece or rome….
boys/young men initiated/older men who are vampires of their youthful energy/soul…..
it’s not just for sexual gratification…
also, the crazy thing: these boys and their families believe they will get work and money for this-the IRONY is that the producers/filmmakers NEED the boys-they need actors in order to make money.
It should be considered a two way street relationship, but instead they prey on dysfunctional,starstruck or new t the industry families or those they know in the industry who will allow it to go on, untold.
The spielberg thing-what a flippin’ hypocrite and Goopy calls him her ‘godfather’ and they vacatin together.
Yea, well the double life is standard for this type of thing-it fools many people. even without the money and media image involved in protecting it.
And oh there is a group in amsterdam trying to make pedoph and the term for teen boys-i forget what it is-LEGAL. As though i’ts an alternate sexual practice, as ppl are also fighting for the right to have sex w/animals.
Honestly, I DO feel badly for gays-in addition to the basic rights being fought for, they are getting lumped in-these ppl actually claim it’s a sexuallyl deviant lifestyle they want ‘rights to’, just like’gays’….
um, the two consenting adults thing should put it in perspective, b ut the way things head sometimes, i have t wonder what ppl are being coaxed to believe is normal or an individual ‘right’.
As fro MJ, I was just thinking recently how he most likely was abused….AND, whether he was aquitted or not, the power players in hollywood and elsewhere were probably mre than happy to let him ‘take the fall’ for this issue. Eccentric black man-what do they care? [i’m not black, but it’s quite obvious that this could happen]…..
detracts attention from everyone else.
But, Aaron carter did say MJ gave him alcohol and ‘other things happened’ [i[‘m paraphrasing] so as much as people do not want to think MJ is capable of this, the man was a musical/artistic genius, and a human with many flaws, as well.
Like some have said, this is STILL going on today-
sure, McCauly Culkin the Corys, River Phoenix [and prob the other Phoenixes, too]—but it’s still happening as we speak….who else besides bieber and lovato?
I would SO lvoe for this to become a manhunt for those Hollywood mogul effers.
This abuse has got to stop-and hollywood is a good place to start-since it influences society worldwide.
Has everyone seen Monsoon Wedding?
touches n this issue in india-not in bollywod per se, but in the country
thanks to all who posted links-alot is speculative but for anyone wondering why Cory did not name names, it’s so obvious as to seem like a ludicrous question on your part.
River Phoenix once said in an interview, that his parents purposely sexually abused him to assist in creating the “innocent, yet sexual appeal” that young stars often posses. There has always been that awareness that children who have been sexually aware at a younger age posses a different look. Did MJ appear sexual in his dance moves as a child. Some people back at the time thought it was sexually brazen for a child to move in the way he did.
I’ll tell you what I noticed last night before I read these comments while watching “Stand by me”.
There are a bunch of scenes with River and the main character and his BF, Gordie where River almost seems to be coming on to him in a sexual manner. The way he holds him and touches/strokes him. I felt a little weird about it, brushed it off as them being so close but now that I read your comment it makes total sense. It was def coming from River toward the other boy.
Hollywood is as vampiric as it comes, feasting on the blood of the young.
It’s so common to the degree that some look at it as normal in the industry. It’s no wonder that it leaks over into the movies, because they don’t know their limitations and that others don’t find it ok. IE Dakota Fanning in houndog and Jena Malone in Bastard out of Carolina.
MJ this, MJ that. Each time child abuse is brought up, everybody wants to hold him up as the number one culprit – well , he was not. So because he was a musical genius and superlative dancer is now to be derided as an aspect of child abuse? Whatever next? What Feldman is saying is true but MJ was not involved – yes he was eccentric but he was not an abuser at any point in time.
I believe Feldman and think he is brave to say as much as he has. I think most people can be bought, even for crumbs of fame, power, money. If you’ve been abused young, how much easier it is to be controlled- and abusers know that. So I think he is a strong individual. The amount of power (MONEY) in Hollywood virtually protects any abuser. Hollywood reminds me of a cult- but the leaders have far more power than some ramshackle cult leader like Warren Jeffs, who has devastated enough, but is now paying the price. The clueless way industry people rallied around Polanski shows how gone a good portion of that industry is- they didn’t even think of how bad that would look to the public. It STILL looks good to say you’ve worked for Polanski, (Jodie Foster and Kate Winslet are in his latest film) to the point actors won’t pass up the chance to be associated with him–in real life you’d look terrible to work for someone who’d be offed in prison by other criminals. But in Hollywood, it’s a notch on your belt! Knowing how regular people will blind themselves against sex exploitation for much less, it’s not hard to see how you throw money in there and it becomes almost impossible to get any abuser to fall. The public loves and will protect entertainers- the kings and queens and gods and goddesses of our age.
Wow, you guys! I can’t get this off my mind. Who is gonna take a stand against this? You are right…this does have to stop and these criminals need to go down. Haim said he was 14 1/2 and that it is who Feldman spend a lot of time with. Feldman said these specific group of boys were always surrounded by these particuar group of pedophiles. Feldman knew what was happening to Haim but did nothing. Haim was offered River’s role in Stand By Me the same day that Haim was offered the role of Lucas in the movie Lucas. He took Lucas and the time was when he was 14 1/2. These two Corey’s want to work together, being best friends, so why wouldn’t have Haim worked with Feldman in a ‘Rob Reiner’ film unless something happened. What kind of justice system here’s what has been said and does nothing? Something is very very wrong here. This is an embarrassemnt to our nation.
@ Jenni (#125) – What a powerful post!
lrm:
August 13th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
But, Aaron carter did say MJ gave him alcohol and ‘other things happened’ [i[‘m paraphrasing] so as much as people do not want to think MJ is capable of this, the man was a musical/artistic genius, and a human with many flaws, as well.
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Actually, Aaron went on Entertainment Tonight and E! and said that he was misquoted. He said that he went to the party and alcohol was there. Of course, to me, Aaron suffer the same affliction as Corey F. i.e. implying something untoward happened and then weeks later (after the publicity die down) ‘clarify’ his statements, when people have ate up and digested the ‘juicy’ stuff.
Of course, he gets a side eye from me, mainly because he conducted this interview with a ‘journalist’ with an obvious bias and the track record to go with it and the fact he did the interview outside of the US. Whenever anyone wants to do or say something suspect, they take their @$$ to Europe and do the interview, get their money, come back to the US and then deny, deny, deny.
Just say it, where you stand (and hopefully without a hand out-stretch for cash). That’s why I buy MacKenzie Phillips’ story about her father, along with the fact that dude violated some serious boundaries by doing hardcore drugs with his kids, marrying an underaged Michelle Phillips, and acting like some sort of guru/cult figure. Plus the fact that his late, former bandmate’s daughter corroborated the story.
Oh man, I did some research and the perp is…(for Haim and Brad Renfro from The Client, who went on to commit suicide)Joel Schumacher. Worked on The Lost Boys with Haim and if you google him plus pedophile you get this story mentioned all over.
Seems Speilberg and DeSalva and Schumacher are rather well known for this.
@Victor You have no bloody idea about sexual abuse of a child. I know of (sadly) many who endured the horror of sexual child abuse and as middle aged adults still cannot speak the name of the abuser. I never push them nor blame them for being unable to name names. I was a victim of date rape twice as a young woman and it is only now after therapy that I can speak openly about my struggle. But a child…that trauma must be so much more horrible. Please don’t blame those who cannot name name. Unless you’ve had the terrible experience, you cannot know.
@ 120. What you said about River Phoenix is interesting. It smacks of major twisted manipulation and mind control. For them to abuse their child to basically create a persona. Are these people that sick? I read that River’s parents raised them in a commune/Cult where they indeed were encouraged to have sex as kids but to have sex with siblings as well. I dunno how true it is but Joaquin has the traits of someone very disturbed. If he went through this trauma as a child it is little wonder.
I believe him without a doubt.
Of course I believe him. I’m glad he is bringing this issue to light and that he doesn’t get punished for it. I hope these m.f.ers, at the very least, get to feel a little bit of the fear and self-loathing they inflicted knowingly on these children. I know they will probably never go to jail, but I hope they are called out.
Look, Feldman himself is just getting to deal with what happened. He’s had time to digest Corey Haim’s passing. The guy was raised in violence and silence, so he is doing the best he can–for right now.
Both Corey’s gave hints. In Haim’s case around age 14 1/2. Feldman: 14. This makes the years to look at closer as 1984, 1985, 1986.
Guys who are Moguls.
Speilberg is a major mogul.
Rob Reiner is Castle Rock Entertainment. The film is Stand By Me.
We know River Phoenix was abused and self destructed because of it. (We do NOT know if it was in relation to Reiner and his crew.) If ever a kid was vulnerable, it was he. (The “Children of God” cult had sex as early as 4, with an adult; River himself said this, and their literature held it.)
Rob Reiner needs to come out with a statement of denial or support or something.
Joel Schumacher who cavalierly calls himself a “sexual outlaw” needs to make a statement of denial or support. He did the Lost Boys with the 2 Coreys.
River Phoenix was abused during “My Own Private Idaho” by his predatory director.
Look for the young ones who acted/burned out badly– Dakota, Haley, Macualy,etc. should be looked at.
These things are open knowledge in the Industry. Open your ears and eyes.
So there ARE Clews Celebitchy. Just do a little research.
One other thing—this abuse is tied to later lackluster careers. It’s one of the abusers strongest weapons. Some become un-hirable in a “you’ll never work in this town again” way.
The kid grows up, they try to talk, and it is sloughed off as sour grapes. There are wheels within wheels here.
I still feel so bad about River Phoenix’s demise till date. Effed-up HW deviant moguls…! Hell’s where they’re headed 4 real.
I believe him.
I know 2 former child stars with the same story.
This below site has a comprehensive list of Hollywood stars who have been subject to sexual/violent abuse in childhood. HW has clearly a high concentrated level of stars who are abusive victims. Why? Is it because they are easy to control/mold/break/manipulate?
bigscreendeception.blogspot.com/
my comment is brief. His story reveals nothing and by not naming names he has accomplished nothing other than getting his name in a story. Is it true? most likely, however even I could say what he said but until he names names his only result is getting a headline for himself. thats it, hes done nothing. Why not?
Well thank god someone came out and said something, bless his heart! Good for you kid! He’ll always be a kid to me 🙂
Yeah, to the best of my memory I was around four, and am thankful for the profound memory loss. Just an ordinary day, so many years ago, in a place with people I trusted.
Bless your heart kid.
If he names names he will be killed. This goes beyond Hollywood and into the highest echelons of power and government. Read, The Franklin Cover-Up by Sen. John DeCamp and The Franklin Scandal by Nick Bryant. Bush and Cheney, the occult, mind control and pedophilia are the focus.
Didn’t they make a movie about this?
Only, to protect the guilty the Hollywood moguls were parish priests. Their superiors, who covered for them, were called Bishops.
The child actor’s were called parishioners.
What a bunch of hypocrites.
In reference to other news – 2012: Todd Bridges and Corey Feldman, both victims of child molestation are currently supporting a Bill to protect child actors from Hollywood Molesters… ASSEMBLY BILL. No. 1660. Please support their efforts.
It’s not defamation or slander if it is true. Corey Feldman has said that he needs to protect his own child, but that kind of attitude is why these perverts are not in jail. How can he sleep knowing that this is still going on while he sits there and does nothing? Maybe the molestation wouldn’t have happened to him if someone else had spoken up before him. If he truly believes “the number one problem in Hollywood is pedophilia and it needs to change”, then he needs to change it and come forward as a victim. There is NO STATUTE of LIMITATIONS on something like this and men are prosecuted all the time for previous crimes, especially if done to a minor. Personally, I think David Geffen is one of the people he is referring to, but I believe there are a lot of sickos in that industry. Personally, I think Corey Haim died of HIV related pneumonia probably because of his molestation and/or drug use. BTW, I also think Michael Jackson was slandered by these creeps. Wouldn’t mind being a fly on the wall when they sit before God on judgement day.