María José Prieto reveals how her daughter coped with accusations against Cristián Campos
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- María José Prieto spoke about the impact of accusations against her husband, Cristián Campos, on their daughter Julieta.
- Prieto criticized media and social media for disregarding the presumption of innocence and exposing her minor daughter.
- She detailed a routine to support Julieta, emphasizing gratitude, strength, direction, and letting go of what cannot be controlled.
Actress María José Prieto has spoken out about the profound impact that sexual abuse accusations against her husband, Cristián Campos, had on their daughter, Julieta. In a podcast interview, Prieto criticized the media and social media for their handling of the case, particularly their disregard for the presumption of innocence.
I think it's good that we talk about how badly some media outlets did, how badly social media does by disregarding the presumption of innocence.
"I think it's good that we talk about how badly some media outlets did, how badly social media does by disregarding the presumption of innocence," Prieto stated. She expressed concern that individuals spoke without factual basis, simply to gain attention or fill airtime. "Here there was a minor. No one reflected on how they exposed her, who in the end was the only victim in all of this," she added, highlighting her daughter's vulnerability.
Prieto described the daily routine she and her husband implemented to support their teenage daughter through the ordeal. Mornings were particularly challenging, but they began by practicing gratitude for being alive. "First of all, the first thing you have to do when you wake up in the morning is give thanks. Give thanks for being alive," she explained.
Here there was a minor. No one reflected on how they exposed her, who in the end was the only victim in all of this.
Following this, they focused on building Julieta's inner strength and providing clear direction. "We gave her strength. She would go to the elevator and I would say, 'Strength Juli, strength.' And then she would breathe and start. Then give her direction, like telling her, 'Look, you with clarity, with intention, you have to head towards that. Towards your goal, whatever it may be.'" Prieto also emphasized the importance of "letting go" of things beyond one's control, trusting that time would heal the wounds.
First of all, the first thing you have to do when you wake up in the morning is give thanks. Give thanks for being alive.
Nearly a year after Campos was cleared of the charges, Prieto reported that Julieta is doing "very well." She has focused on instilling in her daughter the concept of "incompleteness of being," teaching her to find happiness not in perfection but in accepting life's imperfections. "Completeness is the term and here we have not finished our lives. So, having this incompleteness, and being happy with that: that's what life is about. Everything will never be perfect," she reflected.
You with clarity, with intention, you have to head towards that. Towards your goal, whatever it may be.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.