Anna Paquin is speaking out following the deaths of fellow former child stars Hayden Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase. In an Instagram post, the Canadian-raised actress, 44, who won an Oscar at age 11 for The Piano, says young actresses prematurely treated as “sex objects” have not always been protected by the systems designed to safeguard them. (She later noted, though, that she has since seen many examples of child welfare prioritized on set.) Calling child actors “a strange small club,” Anna offered her support, writing, “Literally DM me. I believe you and I will stand by your side. You aren’t alone" 🤍 📸: Getty #haydenpanettiere #mentalhealth