In a recent interview with People, actress Meagan Good opened up about her early experience contributing to her family’s finances as a child actor.
The Think Like a Man star shared that growing up in a blended family with multiple siblings, including an older brother with special needs, instilled a strong sense of collective responsibility.
“Whoever’s got it, we all bring it home. We all take care of each other,” Good explained, reflecting on how her family approached finances when she was just starting out in Hollywood.
Her parents separated when she was young, and her mother worked hard to raise her children, including a younger sister, a step-brother, and her special needs brother.
Meagan said that this sense of teamwork, even within the family, became a guiding principle as she navigated her career in the entertainment industry.
She recalled that while she didn’t fully understand the financial dynamics as a child, she learned early on that success meant contributing in every way possible.
“You make a lot of money, and then you’re helping with a lot of things, and then, you know, you find yourself like, ‘Oh, I’ve got to manage that better,’” said Good. “It’s definitely a journey, especially for child actors, but eventually you just have to grow up and say, ‘What do I need to do?’”
Good also spoke strongly about the importance of financial management, especially for those who begin working at a young age.
Her words resonate as a reminder of the challenges many young stars face when transitioning from child stardom into adulthood.
