Emily Osment, Kay Panabaker Shed Light on a Disturbing Trend – “Cyberbully”

"Cyberbully," tells the story of Taylor Hillridge, a teenage girl who falls victim to online bullying, and the cost it nearly takes on her and her family. (ABC FAMILY/PANAGIOTIS PANTAZIDIS) KAY PANABAKER, EMILY OSMENT

Emily Osment stars as Taylor Hillridge, a teen who is being bullied online in Cyberbully (8:00 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family). Kay Panabaker plays her best friend, Samantha, who wants to support Taylor, but is being pushed away by her.

It’s a serious and all-too-real problem today. And both actresses tell us in the video below about their characters, who bullied them in their lives, how they coped with the assault – and why they believe the pic is so important.