# Is it normal behavior for big male stars to mentor aspiring female actresses the way Cosby did?

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**Created:** [June 17, 2017, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-normal-behavior-for-big-male-stars-to-mentor-aspiring-female-actresses-the-way-cosby-did/789244 "2017-06-17T20:29:07Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 18, 2017, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-normal-behavior-for-big-male-stars-to-mentor-aspiring-female-actresses-the-way-cosby-did/789244/21 "2017-06-18T01:26:04Z")

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> [@Ethilrist](#):
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> I don’t think it was actual mentoring; drugs, booze & casual sex with “aspiring actresses” was the norm for Hollywood stars in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, and Cosby’s one of the few who’s getting busted for it.

I doubt it was the norm, but there were plenty of cases of it, especially during the studio system.

BTW, the casting couch also existed for actors, in addition to actresses.

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