I Was a Child Actor — Then I Got Hooked on Drugs | Rivkah Reyes

Rivkah Reyes became known for their role as Katie in the hit movie School of Rock, performing alongside Jack Black and becoming part of one of the most iconic music comedies of the early 2000s. But life after childhood fame didn’t turn out the way many people might expect. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Rivkah opens up about growing up in the spotlight, the pressures that came after the movie, and the struggles that followed including addiction, identity, and trying to find stability after early success. Rivkah shares the reality of what life was like after School of Rock, how fame at a young age can shape a person’s path, and what it took to confront those challenges and begin rebuilding. _____________________________________________ #ianbick #lockedinpodcast #schoolofrock #childstar #childactor #addictionstory #celebrityinterview #truecrimepodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Rivkah Reyes: https://www.instagram.com/rivkah.reyes/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 From Normal Kid to Child Actor 05:50 Childhood, School, and Family Life 11:00 Discovering Creativity and Performing 17:00 Getting Cast in School of Rock 21:00 Life After Fame and Rejection 24:00 Struggling With Identity and Fitting In 28:00 Bullying, Escapism, and Early Addiction 33:00 Drug Use, Consequences, and Hitting Bottom 38:00 Getting Sober and Turning Life Around 43:00 Reflecting on Addiction and Recovery 47:00 Advice for Young People Struggling 51:00 New Projects and What’s Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices