The Stories: “They wanted me to sign that I would be nude. How do you sign something and not know the scene? That's when you kind of laugh and think, this is crazy.” “When I was younger, and I don't know if it was because cancel culture wasn't so much of a thing, you didn't have this daunting chip on your shoulder telling you to be careful about what you say, because anything could be twisted, and you could be done. ”The Backstory: “I look back on my life as a child and I don’t think anyone pigeonholed me. I thank every casting director and every actor and director who saw my past work, saw that I was a kid, and then trusted me to tackle a whole new genre.” “I try not to overthink the process too much; I let myself discover it---when my body is actually on set, in the moment, in costume and hair and makeup.” Wisdom Rains: “I’m inspired by humans. If you’re looking for it, you can learn something from anyone you’re around.” On Inspo: “Adam Sandler runs a set in the most joyful way possible.” What Else: directing, creating, and making music. On Pretty Little Liars: "We grounded our crazy villain world with true stories. We said look, there's that kind of horror, but then there's the normal day-to-day horror that human beings deal with." Obsixed: 6 of Bailee Madison’s lifestyle obsessions. Discover more + Shop The Podcast: