Abused and ignored: A former child star’s journey

Instead of simply being a kid, she quickly became the one carrying her family’s hopes — and sometimes, their burdens — on her young shoulders.

Born on June 26, 1992, in California, this famous woman grew up in Garden Grove in a modest household. Her family were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was homeschooled and isolated from peers.

Her mother, who developed compulsive hoarding habits following a cancer diagnosis, filled the house with clutter. The children often slept on Costco trifold gymnastics mats in the living room because their bedrooms were so packed that it was impossible to find or use the beds.

Her mother’s husband, whom she grew up believing was her biological father, worked two jobs to support the family. Later in life, after her mother’s passing, she discovered that he was not her biological father.

Her mother pushed her

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