The entertainment industry may seem glamorous on the outside; being famous, getting big fat cheques, and being adored by fans worldwide. It sounds like a glamorous life that many would want a taste of. But there’s a dark side to the industry that has corrupted and traumatised many young stars.
Child actress Puteri Balqis recently revealed the sexual abuse involving her father, and prior to that, we’ve all heard of the terrifying true story of TV personality Jimmy Savile, also known as the ‘UK’s Most Famous Pedophile’. We can’t imagine what goes on inside these men’s heads, especially this actor who admitted to dating a young girl 20 years his junior.
Indonesian actor Kriss Hatta recently admitted to dating an underage teenage girl. Speaking to the media at a press conference, the 34-year-old actor casually (and happily) revealed that he’s currently in a romantic relationship with someone who is 20 years younger than him, making her 14 years old. He did not disclose the name of his girlfriend but revealed that she’s a young actress in the industry.
The shocking revelation is currently going viral on social media with netizens condemning the actor and accusing him of being a pedophile. Despite the backlash, the “Kuraih Bintang” star still tried to justify his reasons for dating his young lover. “She may be very young but she’s very mature for her age. She can love like an adult,” he said in an interview on Sambel Lalap’s YouTube channel. He even compared his situation to that of Leonardo Dicaprio who is also known to date younger women.
The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) also caught wind of the story and urged the actor to break up with his girlfriend as she is still considered a minor. “As a public figure, he sets a bad example for the community, especially teenagers. This has the potential to be imitated by the Indonesian people,” said Retno Listyarti, KPAI Commissioner.
At the time of writing, Kriss Hatta has not been questioned nor arrested by authorities. According to the actor, he has plans to marry his underage lover as soon as she finishes school.
Sources: Gempak, DetikHot, YouTube, Beautifulnara
