The amount of eyes on her at the time became a double-edged sword, as a private nude video of Beer at 15 that she sent in confidence to a romantic partner was leaked online and spread profusely on social media. She felt victimized at the time, as many people shamed her for sending the video in the first place. “I wasn’t really protected at all,” she says. “No one cared to even jump in and be like, ‘This is a child, and we shouldn’t be sharing this video.'”

She recalls being advised to deny that it was a video of her, which she did in hopes that the scrutiny directed her way would subside. Even as a young teenager, she was well-aware of the impact leaked nude footage could have on someone’s mental health. “When I was in middle school, there was a girl who committed suicide over her nudes being sent around,” says Beer.
About a year after Beer’s nude video was leaked, she was dropped by her management and record label — and both claimed the end of their relationship wasn’t related to the incident. Forced to begin forging her own career path, she felt overwhelmed and even contemplated suicide.
Madison Beer Holds No ‘Shame’ Over Her Nude Video Leaking at 15, Slams Those Accountable (Exclusive)
Madison Beer Recalls Trauma of Dealing With Nude Video Leak as a Teen

















