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The casting couch has long been a staple of the entertainment industry, with some industry insiders using it as a tool to exploit and manipulate vulnerable individuals. This can involve anything from subtle coercion to outright abuse, with the goal of extracting favors or compromising situations in exchange for career advancement. The power imbalance between the industry insider and the aspiring actor or actress creates a toxic dynamic, where the latter often feels pressured to comply in order to succeed.