Drake Bell Is Grateful He Didn’t Grow Up With Social Media as a Child Star

The 38-year-old is best known for his role as Drake in the 2000s teen sitcom ‘Drake and Josh.’

Drake Bell attends the 29th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Talking Pictures Screenings in Palm Springs, Calif., on Jan. 3, 2018. Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Palm Springs International Film Festival

Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell has opened up about the intense scrutiny he faced as a young actor navigating Hollywood, emphasizing the pressures of growing up in the spotlight.

Now 38, Bell, who is best known for his role in the 2000s sitcom “Drake & Josh,” recalled how the media often misrepresented his actions, leading to public misconceptions about his behavior.