"The Last of Us" voice actress Ashley Johnson began her Hollywood career as a child actor, playing the role of Chrissy Seaver on ABC's "Growing Pains" sitcom from 1990 to 1992. Recently, Johnson shared a terrifying incident she experienced on set during her podcast "Weird Kids." After recording an episode, she revealed that she was the target of a kidnapping attempt. Detailing the incident, Johnson conveyed the helplessness and fear she felt at that moment to her listeners.

Johnson noted that this incident had a profound impact on her. She expressed that she thought the set was a safe place, but due to the shock she experienced, she didn't know what to do. She emphasized that such incidents raise questions about the safety of child actors on set. Following her experience, Johnson advocated for more measures to protect child actors.

These revelations in the podcast have once again brought attention to the dangers faced by child actors in Hollywood. Johnson's experience highlights the need for increased safety standards in the industry. It is believed that such experiences can have lasting effects on the psychological well-being of child actors. By sharing her traumatic experience, Johnson aims to reach out to other child actors who may face similar situations.