From a heart-wrenching viral video to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, young Quaden Bales has transformed his painful school experiences into a promising acting career.
A few years ago, the internet was touched by a deeply emotional plea from an Australian mother, whose young son, Quaden, was enduring severe bullying at school. Quaden, who lives with dwarfism, was captured on video by his mom, Yarraka, in utter despair after yet another tough day at school.
Fast forward to today and Quaden isn’t just any kid; he’s a rising star in Hollywood, landing roles in big blockbuster movies. It’s a dream turn of events from what was undoubtedly a very dark place.
The video that sparked a global conversation on bullying was shared in 2020. Yarraka, in the video, expressed her desperation: “I’ve just picked my son up from school, witnessed a bullying episode, rang the principal, and I want people to know — parents, educators, teachers — this is the effect that bullying has.”