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PIPER SLAMS 'PIMPING'

Billie Piper says she was ‘oversexualised’ early in her career because of ‘sanctioned pimping’ by showbiz agents

BILLIE Piper has accused showbiz agents of “sanctioned pimping”.

The former Doctor Who star claims she was “oversexualised” earlier in her career.

 Billie released her debut single 'Because We Want To' at the age of 15
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Billie released her debut single 'Because We Want To' at the age of 15Credit: WireImage - Getty

Billie, 35 — who rose to fame as a 15-year-old pop singer — told The Sunday Times Style magazine: “I find the abuse of power really upsetting.

“If I’m honest what I find really sickening is all the agents subjecting their clients to it, knowing full well what’s going on. Like sanctioned pimping.”

 She launched her acting career in 2003 after deciding to give music a break
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She launched her acting career in 2003 after deciding to give music a breakCredit: Rex Features
 Billie's name was legally changed her from Leian in 1983
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Billie's name was legally changed her from Leian in 1983Credit: BBC
 Billie shot to fame as a teenage pop star
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Billie shot to fame as a teenage pop starCredit: All Action/EMPICS

But the star is not a fan of the #MeToo social media movement against sexual exploitation.

She said: “Let’s say I know a lot of headstrong actors and actresses wanting to get something who wouldn’t say they’re victims of this.”

Billie stars in BBC2 crime series Collateral with Carey Mulligan and John Simm from next Monday.

Billie Piper and Riz Ahmed star in City of Tiny Lights (2017)
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