Bonnie J Wallace

Bonnie J Wallace

Bonnie J. Wallace is the author of the best-selling Young Hollywood Actors and acclaimed Hollywood Parents Guide, producer of the popular Hometown to Hollywood podcast, and writes a blog for parents of young actors at bonniejwallace.com as well as articles for Backstage.com as a Backstage Expert. She creates the Help for Young Actors series of online courses for parents, and teaches and speaks on the acting business at panels and events across the country.

Bonnie also offers online or in-person private consultations with parents of young actors, as well as with young adult actors looking for success in the entertainment industry.

Mother of Emmy Award winning actress and Columbia Records artist Dove Cameron, star of Liv and Maddie, Disney Descendants, Hairspray Live, Agents of Shield, Dumplin’, Clueless, the Musical, Light in the Piazza, and more, Bonnie is dedicated to helping and inspiring others on this journey. Find out more at www.bonniejwallace.com.

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Bonnie J Wallace
  • Meet Bonnie J Wallace: Author, Podcast, Producer & Consultant

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  • What Is Your Book 'The Hollywood Parents Guide' About?

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    Are there any books on how to be a parent to an actor?
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  • Why Did You Write The Hollywood Parents Guide?

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  • Do You Have An Audiobook Version Of The Hollywood Parents Guide?

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  • How Long Is Your Book The Hollywood Parents Guide?

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  • Is The Language In The Hollywood Parents Guide Child Appropriate?

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  • What Are Some Of Your Favorite Parts Of The Hollywood Parents Guide?

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  • What Do You Hope The Hollywood Parents Guide Brings To A Reader's Life?

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  • Can I Take A Percentage Or Commission On What My Teen Makes?

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    How much should a parent take of their teenager's earnings?
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  • When Is My Teen Ready To Get An Agent?

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  • How Can I Protect My Teen From Being Sexualized In Their Acting?

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    How do I avoid sexual content in my teen's acting career?
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  • What Is The Difference Between Emancipated Or Legal 18 For My Teen?

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  • Should I Allow My Teen To Go To The Wrap Party Where There Will Be Drinking?

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    Should parents go with teen actors to wrap parties?
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  • Should My Teen Keep His / Her Acting Career Secret From Their School Peers?

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    Should my teenager avoid telling school mates about his acting?
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  • Are There Safe Places For My Teen To Live In LA Without Adult Supervision?

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    Can my teenager live in LA alone?
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  • Is My Teen Too Old To Become An Actor?

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  • How Do I Balance My Teen's School Around Their Acting Commitments?

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  • How Can I Protect My Teen On Social Media?

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  • Should I Run My Teen's Social Media Platforms?

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    When should I let my teen take over their own social media?
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  • Does My Teen Need To Have Social Media To Be A Successful Teen Actor?

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    Do teen actors need Instagram?
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    Why do teen actors need Snapchat?
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  • My Teen Is Posting Sexy Photos On Social Media - Is This Bad For Their Career?

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    Should my teen post risqué pictures on instagram?
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  • Should I Get My Teen An Acting Coach?

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    Does my teen need an acting coach?
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