Exclusive: Nickelodeon star turned Playboy model Madisyn Shipman reveals the truth about her ‘oppressive’ career as a child actress

• Madisyn, 20, appeared on the Nickelodeon show Game Shakers from 2015 to 2019.
• She has now joined Playboy after years of being ‘suppressed’ by the network
• The star told DailyMail.com that she was pressured to “protect” a certain “image.”

Madisyn Shipman, the Nickelodeon child star turned Playboy model, reveals the challenges she faced as she began puberty and was “repressed” by the network, refusing to wear heels, crop tops or anything that exposed her breasts. It was revealed that it was prohibited.

Madisyn, 20, shot to stardom when she played Kenzie Bell on Nickelodeon’s Game Shakers from 2015 to 2019, but she recently took on a new career in adult content production. there was.

She made headlines earlier this month when she announced she was joining Playboy, but now she’s speaking candidly about her decision to start posting on DailyMail.com’s platform, and it’s been an unfathomable decision for years. He explained that the decision was made after struggling with the overwhelming pressure. She was called upon by “executives” at Nickelodeon to “maintain” her “wholesome image.”

“Whenever you’re on a children’s network, there’s an image you have to uphold,” she shared. “It doesn’t matter if you’re 25 or 12. You have an image to protect.”

Madisyn explained that this doesn’t just apply to work-related events, but something that must be constantly considered in “everyday life.”

She said there were even strict “rules” to follow when it came to dress.

“I have this image.” [to uphold] No matter what you do, no matter where you are, you’re on children’s network television,” she continued.

“No matter what you do, there’s an image you have to uphold to be professional and that’s just what you’re signing up for.”

“When I go out, I can’t wear a crop top. I can’t show my chest.”

The Game Shakers alum also revealed that she was told she wasn’t allowed to wear heels, which was a “huge thing” for her as she is short and “loves” to wear pumps.

The actress also admitted that she had a hard time “getting over it” when she hit puberty and started experiencing “crazy changes” due to “hormones.”

“You’re going through all these crazy changes with hormones. [during] “You’re an adolescent and you’re being told you have to hide your breasts, you have to hide your body, you have to hide parts of yourself that you’re still trying to understand,” she revealed. “It’s hard to navigate.”

Still, she said that “the experience on set was really great” and that she was “very, very grateful” for her time on the network.

She called working with producer Dan Schneider “amazing” and added, “I have no complaints at all.” [about him] And I’m forever grateful for that experience.

“Dan and I are still very close friends, and we’re also very good friends with the rest of the cast. I haven’t had any bad experiences. [on set]it was even about the image you have to protect and the truth you have to hide.

The star previously told Fox News that she feels “repressed when it comes to my sexuality and showing my body,” and that she was told “all the time” that she needed to “appear as a girl.”

She added that turning to Playboy helped her “take back my power” after suffering an “identity crisis,” adding that her new job gave her “so much financial freedom” and that she had a lot of “lookalike” jobs. He said, “It was very rewarding,” as he introduced me to “people who are very talented.” People of heart. ”

Madisyn explained to DailyMail.com that after her stint on the Nickelodeon series ended, she took a “minimum wage job at a gym that I hated.”

She admitted that she was “severely depressed” and went through a “phase” where she was “dealing with a lot of anxiety.”

She became interested in joining Playboy after attending a basketball event sponsored by the company with fellow former Nickelodeon star Kyla Drew Simmons, best known for starring in “Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn.” , was inspired by “seeing so many girls living their lives to the best of their ability.” It is alive. ”

When she decided to start the account, she told Playboy that she made it clear that she didn’t feel comfortable doing full nudity because it was “not who I am.”

As for how he broke the news to his mother, Jenn Shipman, he said he told her right away and that they were going to “protect” her together and “set some boundaries.”

Now, she has the full support of her mother, who even helps her choose the “outfits” and “take the pictures” that Madisyn shares on the platform.

“She helps me in every way. She helps me plan different outfits and helps me take pictures,” the former Nickelodeon star says passionately. Told.

“She’s like, ‘Madisyn, I don’t like that.’ It’s really fun and we’re very open with each other.”

“I think that’s a really big thing. Any time you transition into adulthood, it’s important to have open and honest conversations with your family. Because at the end of the day, your family has your best interests at heart. is.

“That’s what I’m really learning. My mom and I have been close for many years, but now that we’re older, we’re really not getting along.

“She really cares about me and loves me to death, and I can’t do anything wrong in her eyes.

“Even if she doesn’t agree, she’ll support me. She’ll be there to cheer me on and if I fall and fail, she’ll help me get back up.”

Madisyn admitted that she has faced some online scrutiny over her racy new career choice. But her rise as a Nickelodeon star helped her develop a thick skin.

“I’ve had a presence on social media since I was 12 years old. There was never a time when I was growing up and people were staring at me and watching every little thing that I was doing. I never tried to point it out,” she said. she explained.

“My mother had this great philosophy: ‘Just don’t let it affect you, don’t let it affect you. They’re just saying that because they’re jealous. And I’m hurting inside, so that’s what I have to do.” I’m with them. It’s not your fault. ”

Madisyn said she remembers to “laugh” at the “hateful comments” and tries to focus on the thoughts of her “family” and “close friends” rather than strangers on the internet.

“I know the truth. My family knows the truth. My closest friends and everyone in my life know what I represent as a person and my attitude. I know what it’s like,” she said.

“So, it doesn’t really mean anything to me. Keep on coming. At least they’re talking.”

In addition to her Playboy career, Madisyn has also ventured into the world of music, with her latest single, “Baseball Game,” released this week.

The song was paid for entirely with the proceeds from her new career in Playboy and is all about her romance with her MLB pitcher boyfriend.

Although she kept her partner’s identity a secret, a series of Easter eggs sprinkled throughout the track’s music video point to free agent Noah Syndergaard, who recently played for the Cleveland Guardians.

Madisyn admitted that she “hates dating with passion,” explaining that it’s especially difficult as a celebrity because you have to date someone who can handle being in the spotlight.

But she added of her mystery boyfriend: “I’m so lucky to have him, and he’s so lucky to have me.”

Noah certainly has a history of high-profile relationships, having previously dated Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper.

Madisyn also told DailyMail.com that she hopes to return to acting soon. She revealed, “She will never be able to find anything else that fulfills her as much as being on set or acting.” So it’s always a part of my life. ”

She said her favorite part of being a Playboy star is getting to “chat with the fans” and having the opportunity to “give back to the community.”

“You can also live stream. You can send photos and videos to just one person,” she shared.

“And that’s the best thing, because whenever you bond with certain people, you want to show them certain things, but you can’t just post it on Instagram. Probably not.

“At least in my case, I’m not going to openly post a photo with my breasts exposed. That’s not me.

“You’re building connections with these people. And for me, that’s the biggest thing, because if it weren’t for each and every one of my supporters and followers who have supported me since day one, I wouldn’t have been able to do so much in my career.” Because there would have been no place for me in it.

“Giving back to the community in this way means a lot to me. And I’m so grateful to have so many amazing people I get to chat with every day.”

She concluded, “I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life. I’m doing what I love, so I really have no complaints.”