During her heyday as a pop star in the Nineties, Billie Piper had scored a Number One with her debut single, Because We Want To by the time she was 15-years-old.

Which is why, in the light of the #MeToo movement, Piper has spoken about her “oversexualised” treatment at the time and what she now believes to be “sanctioned pimping”.

Speaking about the current movement that was sparked by abuse allegations aimed at Harvey Weinstein, Piper argued that agents are equally responsible for the treatment of artists in the entertainment industries.

“I find the abuse of power really upsetting, but 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,” Piper told The Sunday Times.

“Like sanctioned pimping. But at the same time, it comes in many shapes and sizes. It’s not just about [people in power] grabbing a tit, or saying, ‘show me your dick.’

“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.”

Piper admits that being “oversexualised” led her to wearing baggy clothes in a bid to cover up.

“I think that’s why, for so long, my desire to hide my body in baggy clothes took hold.

“I like girl’s clothes now because I feel in a better place, but the hangover from that time lasted a while.”

Billie Piper reveals that she was “oversexualised” during height of pop career