Rivkah Reyes, who gained recognition as a child actor for their role as bassist Katie in the 2003 film "School of Rock," has recently shared details about their experiences with early fame, subsequent struggles, and their current focus on music and adult content creation.
Reyes, who uses they/them pronouns, was 10 years old when they appeared in the film alongside Jack Black. After "School of Rock," Reyes took a hiatus from acting before returning to the screen in 2017, taking on smaller roles in various projects. However, their primary professional focus has shifted to music, with a debut album released in 2019 and a consistent output of new singles.
In addition to their music endeavors, Reyes has cultivated a significant presence on the subscription platform OnlyFans, where they share personal content. In a recent statement, Reyes acknowledged that a portion of their audience on the platform is drawn to them because of their childhood role in "School of Rock." "Being a former child actor means realizing why my [OnlyFans] does so well," Reyes wrote in a text overlay accompanying a video post.
The actor, born Rebecca Brown, has previously spoken out about the challenges of being sexualized as a young performer. Following their role in "School of Rock," Reyes reported receiving a range of audience reactions, from positive affirmations to unwelcome and inappropriate messages from adults. Reyes has described feeling pressured into heterosexual relationships and using substances to cope, a period they referred to as "compulsory heterosexuality."
"It led me to drinking a lot, doing a lot of drugs so I can enjoy sex with men and ultimately led me to where I am now which is a secret society of Alcoholics who are Anonymous," Reyes stated. This period of struggle, which lasted from ages 14 to 24, involved substance abuse, food, sex, and self-harm, as detailed in an essay for Medium. Reyes also mentioned experiencing significant bullying at school after the film's release.
Seeking recovery, Reyes became involved with Alcoholics Anonymous, finding a supportive community. "When I stopped drinking and stopped doing drugs, my whole world just cracked open and got so much bigger," Reyes explained, noting an increased ability to set personal boundaries.
Reyes also expressed gratitude for the "School of Rock" experience, emphasizing that their time on set with Jack Black was positive. "It was nothing but love and support," Reyes said. "I have never lost gratitude for that, or wish that I wasn't part of it."