The world of cinema did not consider the age of these young actresses who played older and questionable roles for their age.
1. Dakota Fanning in Hounddog
When the filming of the film took place, Dakota was 12 years old. The story included a scene of abuse against her character, for which the tape was questioned and classified as exploitative and controversial.
2. Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver
Jodie was a young actress of just 12 years old when she played the role of a prostitute. After the filming of the tape, she had to undergo different psychological tests to guarantee that her character would not leave her marked for life.
3. Kirsten Dunst in Interview with the vampire
At just 11 years old, Kirsten starred as an adult vampire trapped in the body of a girl who will always be young. As part of the story, she had her first kiss with Brad Pitt, who was 30 years old during the filming of the film.
4. Natalie Portman in Leon: The Professional
Natalie was 12 years old when she became the protege of Leon, a contract killer from whom she learned to use weapons. For years, Natalie was harassed and objectified after playing that role.
5. Brooke Shields in The Blue Lagoon
The plot narrates the love of two cousins who fall in love, have relationships and become parents. The recording of the film was when Brooke was 14 years old.
6. Linda Blair in The Exorcist
Considered one of the most disturbing films in history. Linda Blaid was its protagonist and she was 13 years old when the scenes were recorded, however, many rumors claimed that the actress had been left with psychological sequelae. However, Blaid has denied it, assuring that her adolescence was normal.
7. Chloe Grace Moretz in Kick-A**
A scandal. The film was heavily criticized after the scenes where Chloe appears shouting obscene words without censorship, in addition, there were fragments where she is seen fighting violently.
8. Dominique Swain in Lolita
She was 15 years old when Dominique gave life to the character of Lolita, the same one who, according to the story of the book, was 12. The plot revolves around the obsession that Humbert, a middle-aged teacher, has for the minor.
9. Sue Lywon in Lolita
A similar case was experienced by Sue Lywon in 1962 when the actress was 14 years old and she starred in another version of Lolita.
10. Mariel Hemingway in Manhattan
At the age of 17, she played the role of Woody Allen's (42) girlfriend. After the accusations against the director, the film turned darker.
