EXCLUSIVE: 'Skins' Star Sofia Black D'Elia Defends Controversial Show, Says Parents Have 'Trust' Issues

Jan. 24 2011, Published 3:40 p.m. ET
Sofia Black D’Elia stepped right into the middle of the controversy over her hit MTV show Skins, saying in a new interview that parents who are afraid to let their kids watch it have “serious trust issues.”
Sofia, 18, plays Tea, a teenage lesbian on the show that has had one parents’ group calling for a boycott while many advertisers pull out -- the latest Subway -- because of the sexual content.
But those involved with the production are hitting back at critics, and Breaking Celebrity News brings you an exclusive interview with Sofia, who says she’s “proud” of the show.
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