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A Little Love Note for Mother’s Day

It’s the day before Mother’s Day, and I’m writing this from my daughter Dove’s couch. She’s in Vancouver filming Descendants 3, and I’m taking care of her cats while she’s away. Even when our kids grow up and into amazing, independent beings, they still need...

Dove Cameron, Encore Episode

by Bonnie Wallace | Podcasts

Hometown to Hollywood’s final podcast of 2017 is an encore presentation of our most popular episode, an intimate conversation with actor and singer Dove Cameron. Dove is best known for playing lead roles in Liv and Maddie, Disney Descendants and...

Mamma Mia and Milestones

by Bonnie Wallace | General, Parenting

This summer I watched my kid, Dove Cameron, perform live over three nights at the Hollywood Bowl, playing Sophie in Mamma Mia. I share this not to brag, but to mark a special moment in our adventure, and to illustrate what is possible. Ten years ago, when she was 11,...

The CHSPE: a Solution for Some But Not All

by Bonnie Wallace | Education, General

Signing with an agent and getting cast in decent roles is a challenge for anyone in the industry at any age: for young actors aged 15-17, it can be especially challenging. The CHSPE offers a potential solution. Most roles for that age group are actually played by...