Can baby actors sue directors?

The child has 0 say in what happens. Wen they grow up hat f they don't want the fame? What if they didn't want to be in the movie or show? any they sue?

No? I think...

Would they have to sue the parents seeing as they are the ones who gave permission for them to be a movie?

I'm not a lawyer.

Pilasy:La Voix d'un homme

In America anything is possible.

Nope.

Hmm. And where do all of the proceeds go? Do parents profit off of the child's labor?

Questions, maaaan!

Bunch of cry babies...

I see what you did there

No. Their parents gave permission for them to be filmed.

Also, assuming that they are just in a movie as a baby, nobody will recognize them as they grow up, so no fame will be involved.

That's why they take the parents permission.

all of you saying about parents permission. What about the child's permission?

I believe the parents can legally do such things on behalf of their child since the child is at a certain age and incapable of making decisions on their own. Should the child grow up, they will be unable to sue because of this.

Didn't Aaron Carter get "divorced" from his parents? They can sue

They can try...that is if.....the lawsuit is not frivolous.

Under the law, the parents would have to sue on the child's behalf.

No

No. The decision was made by their parents.

I don't think the words "goo goo ga ga" really mean much dude :D

Contact their agent.

So the childs opinion doesn't matter?

I mean when they are old enough to sue

@hylian said:

No. The reason is because there are safeguards in place like acquiring a Child Acting Permit. This requires the parents to prove earnings are put into a trust fund, mandatory schooling is being pursued and a medical examination which includes mental/emotional health is done once a year. If at any time the child indicates they don't want to work, this permit is revoked immediately. If suspected, an investigation is put under way as well. At least in New York State. The child does have a say in whether they want to participate or not. Crying babies aren't usually in high demand either, haha, which is why twins are commonly used.

If they want to sue their parents for childhood suffering when they become adults themselves, they can certainly try. They cannot sue the director or production company who offered the work. They have nothing to do with it. They themselves need a permit that allows them to work with children, which also has stringent rules in place specifically for the safety and comfort of the child actors. The contract is between the child's representative and studio. Performing is something that transpires after a contract is signed. The employer is completely protected here, as they should be.

"Divorcing" parents is really called emancipation and this is achieved through either getting married, joining the armed forces or going to court to prove they can be self sufficient. This means mentally, emotionally and physically capable of making decisions for themselves and in some cases, proving they are continuing their education which is mandated by law depending on their age.

So yeah, they can sue, but usually what they are suing for is for money believed squandered or squirrelled away by their parents while they were working as kids. This isn't as common as people tend to believe because there are many laws in place to prevent it and/or stop it. Every state has their own laws though, with California having the best, followed by New York.

Sincerely,

Ms. Smarty VonSmartyPants.

Thank you for an intelligent post :D

Their parents' lawyers can.