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Adams’s critique also touches on broader issues around morality, obscenity laws, and free speech. She champions the idea that "obscenity is not protected by free speech," lamenting the relaxation of standards and the proliferation of sexually explicit content. Yet, critics argue that Hollywood actively promotes hypersexual content precisely because it attracts attention, controversy, and ratings, thereby benefiting financially.
She references historical cases like Brooke Shields’s nude photos at age 10 and Jeanette McCurdy’s troubled upbringing, highlighting the industry's complicity in exploiting minors and blurring moral lines. This historical context underscores how Hollywood’s approach to sexuality and exploitation has long been complicated and often problematic.