Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell has revealed that becoming a father inspired him to open up about his experience as a victim of child sexual abuse. In an exclusive interview with NBC News' Kate Snow on TODAY, Bell discussed the impact of his 3-year-old son on his decision to share his story in the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' Bell emphasized the importance of transparency and working through difficult experiences, stating, 'There's no secrets and we can work through these things.' He also addressed the challenges faced by child actors in the industry and the need for better protection. Bell mentioned that he has spoken with former Nickelodeon executive Dan Schneider since the release of the docuseries, although he did not experience any misconduct from Schneider himself. Bell explained that sharing his story could help in the healing process. The interview marks Bell's first broadcast appearance since the release of 'Quiet on Set.'
Drake Bell Shares How His 3-Year-Old Son Inspired Him to Come Forward About Abuse in Quiet on Set https://t.co/Hw2gYp6FjG
Exclusive: In his first broadcast interview since “Quiet on Set,” Drake Bell speaks on TODAY with @tvkatesnow about the docuseries, moving on and more. Warning: This story discusses child sexual abuse. https://t.co/ShGT1Cy7kK https://t.co/6yZD3JbSGd
Exclusive: Drake Bell shares on TODAY what he would say to his childhood self: "There's so much. There's so much." https://t.co/ShGT1Cy7kK https://t.co/u4XGUIhhGm
In a new interview, Drake Bell explains why he chose to share his story of child sexual abuse for the first time: "I thought maybe this could help in the healing process." https://t.co/T2BYhXcnd7
Exclusive: Drake Bell says that his son inspired him to speak out as a survivor of child sexual abuse: "There's no secrets and we can work through these things." https://t.co/ShGT1Cy7kK https://t.co/o26xPf692Q
Exclusive: Drake Bell says he "never experienced anything like that," when asked about new allegations against former Nickelodeon executive Dan Schneider from actor Lori Beth Denberg, who starred in "All That." https://t.co/pmDfa9BDOH
Exclusive: Drake Bell tells TODAY's @tvkatesnow he and former Nickelodeon executive Dan Schneider have spoken since the “Quiet on Set ”docuseries was released. https://t.co/ShGT1Cy7kK https://t.co/v3L4Bm3R2O
Exclusive: Drake Bell says "there's more to be done" to protect child actors. https://t.co/ShGT1Cy7kK https://t.co/R4JhABDnPU
Exclusive: In his first broadcast interview since “Quiet on Set,” Drake Bell speaks on TODAY with @tvkatesnow about the docuseries, moving on and more. Warning: This story discusses child sexual abuse. https://t.co/4oQL0IPAjP
Exclusive: Drake Bell talks about stereotypes of child stars being "derailed": "It’s a very difficult industry for children." https://t.co/ShGT1Cy7kK https://t.co/4Q7PlYg4y2
Exclusive: Drake Bell speaks about how he would feel if his son wanted to pursue acting as a child: @tvkatesnow: If he said, "I want to go do TV," would you let him? Bell: Yeah, it would be hard. See, I struggle with that answer. https://t.co/VwfdD3Pjuo
Exclusive: Drake Bell shares in an exclusive conversation on TODAY what he would say to his childhood self: "There's so much. There's so much." https://t.co/kIJdlzhX6s
Exclusive: Drake Bell tells @tvkatesnow that his son inspired him to speak out as a survivor of child sexual abuse: "There's no secrets and we can work through these things." https://t.co/ShGT1Cy7kK https://t.co/wse5ujSXKA
In an exclusive TODAY interview, former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell shares why he opened up about his past in "Quiet on Set" to those who watched him grow up on television screens. https://t.co/28D8mGuZ10
Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell says becoming a father played a role in his decision to come forward and identify himself as a victim of child sexual abuse https://t.co/faPkSOH2ni
Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell says becoming a father played a role in his decision to come forward and identify himself as a victim of child sexual abuse. https://t.co/x7PBfe7f0r
Exclusive: Drake Bell’s son inspired him to open up about abuse. Bell shared more about the aftermath of the release of the docuseries “Quiet on Set” in his exclusive interview with NBC News’ Kate Snow @tvkatesnow, airing tomorrow May 20 on TODAY. https://t.co/7NNUjIBLHb