Actor Says Faith in God Saved Him from Hollywood’s Evil

Corey Feldman is no stranger to the spotlight — or the shadows that come with it.

Now 53, the former child star who captivated America in The Goonies, Stand By Me, and License to Drive is marking a sobering milestone: half a century in Hollywood. But this isn’t just a career celebration — it’s a spiritual survival story.

“God is my protector. God keeps me strong,” Feldman told reporters in a candid new interview, reflecting on decades of fame, trauma, and transformation. “I’ve been through hell in this business. But I’m still here.”

A Childhood Stolen by Fame

Feldman entered the entertainment industry at just three years old — a cute face on McDonald’s commercials before landing blockbuster film roles. But behind the scenes, he says, was a nightmare few could imagine.

In his 2013 memoir Coreyography, Feldman detailed shocking claims of child sexual abuse by powerful men in Hollywood. He alleged that both he and his late best friend, actor Corey Haim, were preyed upon — and that their fame made them targets.

“The system was built to exploit kids,” Feldman wrote at the time. “And the people who knew how to manipulate it were the worst kind.”

Feldman says his own parents failed him. His mother, he claimed, was a suicidal former Playboy model who emotionally abused him. His father — a struggling musician — allegedly encouraged him to smoke pot as a child.

By age 15, Feldman was addicted to hard drugs and spiraling. “I was in deep. And no one was stopping it,” he recalls. “But somehow, I always believed God would carry me through.”

‘Where There’s Power, There’s Corruption’

Feldman has since made it his mission to expose what he calls “the rot beneath Hollywood’s surface.”

“Wherever there’s power, there’s corruption,” he said. “And where there’s corruption, there’s darkness. I’ve seen that darkness up close.”

He claims he’s faced years of retaliation for naming names and breaking the code of silence. “That’s what secret societies do — they gaslight you, they smear you. I’ve lived through all of it,” Feldman said.

Despite that, he says he refuses to give in. “God gives me the strength to keep smiling, to keep telling the truth.”

A New Chapter, Two Decades in the Making

This year also marks the long-awaited release of Feldman’s surreal thriller The Birthday, a film he shot in 2004 that had languished unreleased for 20 years. It’s a symbolic moment for the actor: closure on a long-delayed chapter.

“As a producer and artist, I’m finally satisfied,” he said. “My life is good. I have a beautiful girlfriend, a wonderful 20-year-old son, and I’m still making art. I’m proud of that.”

Hope in the Face of Evil

Despite the trauma, Feldman says he remains hopeful — and credits his survival to a higher power.

“Hollywood didn’t break me. The predators didn’t win. God wins,” he said. “Every day I wake up, I say thank you. Gratitude is the key to happiness. No matter how dark it gets — never forget to be grateful.”

Feldman continues to speak out about abuse in the entertainment industry and has called for sweeping reforms to protect child actors. He also recently criticized Sean “Diddy” Combs amid ongoing sex trafficking investigations, calling out Hollywood’s long history of protecting predators.

“Some people still don’t want to hear it,” he said. “But I’m not going away. And I’m not afraid.”