Stephen Collins' past misconduct impacts former co-stars
April Price, a woman who claimed she was sexually abused by actor Stephen Collins when she was a teenager, is speaking out about her experiences. Price, who was 13 at the time, did not share her story until 2014. She feared no one would believe her and that she would be accused of seeking attention or money. Collins, now 77, was famous for his role as a kind father on the show "7th Heaven." In 2014, allegations of his sexual misconduct became public after a recording was leaked. In the recording, Collins admitted to exposing himself to young girls, including Price. A documentary titled "Hollywood Demons," which airs today, explores Collins' actions and the impact on his victims. Price recalled her first meeting with Collins as a friendly neighbor, but that changed when he exposed himself to her on three occasions. She expressed her reluctance to speak out sooner, concerned her claims would be dismissed. When she met Collins again years later, he apologized for his actions, which momentarily eased her feelings of burden. Dr. Drew Pinsky, a doctor featured in the documentary, suggested Collins' behavior may be linked to sex addiction rather than pedophilia. He mentioned that people can recover from sex addiction, but they must be willing to confront their problems. Price expressed sympathy for Collins' former co-stars, who may struggle with mixed feelings about him. She noted that Collins' actions have tarnished the reputation of "7th Heaven," affecting others associated with the show. Despite his fall from grace, Price and Dr. Drew warned that Collins, if not addressing his issues, could still pose a risk to others. Price concluded that it’s uncertain whether Collins has faced adequate consequences for his actions.