Imagine growing up in the spotlight with the whole world watching? 80’s child star Jill Whelan starred in the iconic TV series The Love Boat playing captain stubing's daughter Vicky for almost 10 years on board Princess Cruise ships.
In this conversation, Jess and Jill discuss the challenges of child stardom and the impact it had on her self-esteem and body image. Jill shares stories of misogyny and manipulation in the industry, as well as the importance of supportive relationships on set. Jill also talks about the positive influence of her co-star Gavin McLeod 'Captain Stubing' and producer Aaron Spelling.
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Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Jill Whelan
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
Digital Content Producer: Amy Code
The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.
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