The Dark Side of Disney Stardom: When Female Friendship is Used as a Tool The nostalgic glow of Disney's golden age often glosses over the harsh realities faced by young stars thrust into the spotlight.
Bella Thorne's recent interview on "Call Her Daddy" has shed light on the cutthroat environment that pervaded the Disney Channel in the 2010s.
Thorne's account of being pitted against her co star Zendaya on "Shake It Off" highlights the ways in which women are often forced to compete with one another.