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Star Wars' Anakin Skywalker Child Actor Jake Lloyd's Mental Health Battle

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Shocking details emerge from Anakin Skywalker child actor Jake Lloyd's mother about his mental health struggles. Find out more about the star's challenging journey in this revealing article.

Star Wars fans were left stunned as new details emerged about the mental health battle of Anakin Skywalker child actor Jake Lloyd. The mother of the former child star shared that he is currently undergoing treatment in a hospital for mental illness, shedding light on his struggles that were previously unknown to the public. She revealed that Jake Lloyd, known for his role in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, has been dealing with a psychotic break and schizophrenia, with the actor himself not initially disclosing his inner battles. The update provided by his mother paints a poignant picture of the challenges faced by the beloved star. The actor's ongoing inpatient treatment and unexpected improvement in his condition have sparked a conversation about mental health in the entertainment industry. Despite his hardships, Jake Lloyd's mother expressed that he still retains his love for acting, offering a glimmer of hope for his future in the spotlight.

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Anakin Skywalker child actor Jake Lloyd: Mother of Star Wars actor ... (The Independent)

The actor's mother shared that he is currently being treated in hospital for mental illness, but insisted that the former child star 'still loves' the ...

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Star Wars child actor Jake Lloyd's mom gives rare health update on ... (Daily Mail)

'He didn't tell us he was hearing voices at the time. But he was. When they finally told him, it totally threw him off into an even worse depression ,' his ...

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Star Wars actor Jake Lloyd receiving treatment after psychotic break (Toronto Sun)

His mom says he is around 10 months into an 18-month inpatient stay, and is 'doing much better' then she expected.

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Jake Lloyd: Mother of Star Wars actor who played Anakin Skywalker ... (NationalWorld)

Jake Lloyd is best known for playing the role of Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.

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Phantom Menace child actor's mum gives update on his 'psychotic ... (Metro)

Jake Lloyd, Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace child star, whose mother has opened up on the actor's schizophrenia and current health status.

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Anakin Skywalker child actor's mum provides update after star's ... (Daily Star)

Lisa Lloyd, the mum of young Anakin Skywalker actor Jake Lloyd, has shared a health update of her son after the child star suffered a 'full blown' psychotic ...

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Jake Lloyd's Mother Reveals Son's Struggle with Mental Illness 25 ... (Ukraine Business Journal)

As Star Wars enthusiasts celebrate the 25th anniversary of "The Phantom Menace," one notable absence from the festivities is Jake Lloyd, the actor who.

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Jake Lloyd Struggled With Schizophrenia After 'Stars Wars: The ... (Complex)

Lloyd disappaered from Hollywood after starring as Anakin Skywalker in the 'Star Wars' prequel.

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The Real Reason Star Wars Actor Jake Lloyd Quit Acting - SlashFilm (/FILM)

It's long been assumed Jake Lloyd quit acting after being bullied for Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, but his mother says the real reason was his mental ...

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Star Wars Didn't Trigger Jake Lloyd's Mental Breakdown, Says Mother (Men's Journal)

Lisa Lloyd says she shielded Jake from the film's negative reception, dispelling the notion it triggered a downward spiral.

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'Star Wars' actor Jake Lloyd currently in hospital after “full-blown ... (NME.com)

'Star Wars' actor Jake Lloyd is currently staying in an in-patient mental health facility after suffering a psychotic break in March 2023.

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'Star Wars' child actor Jake Lloyd enters mental health facility after ... (Page Six)

"Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace" child actor Jake Lloyd has been in a mental health facility for 10 months after suffering a psychotic break last ...

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Mother of Anakin Skywalker actor Jake Lloyd details son's battle with ... (New York Daily News)

The mother of Anakin Skywalker actor Jake Lloyd says her son is making progress in his battle with paranoid schizophrenia.

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Star Wars actor Jake Lloyd doing 'much better' after psychotic break (National Post)

Lloyd, who played the young Anakin Skywalker in the 1999 blockbuster Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2008.

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'Star Wars' child actor Jake Lloyd in mental health facility after ... (New York Post)

Jake Lloyd, who starred as Anakin Skywalker in "Episode I — The Phantom Menace," was admitted to a mental health facility after suffering a psychotic break ...

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'Star Wars' Star Jake Lloyd in Mental Health Facility After Psychotic ... (TMZ)

Lisa Lloyd says her son -- famous for playing young Anakin Skywalker in 1999's "Episode I: The Phantom Menace" -- began his inpatient program in March 2023. She ...

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Mother Of 'Star Wars' Child Actor Jake Lloyd Shares Update On His ... (Deadline)

Jake Lloyd played Anakin Skywalker in 1999's Star Wars: Episode 1 -- The Phantom Menace and left the limelight shortly after the film's release.

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Star Wars Child Actor Jake Lloyd in Mental Health Rehab Facility ... (PEOPLE.com)

Jake Lloyd, who starred in the 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace' as a child actor, is now in a mental health facility, according to his family.

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'Star Wars' Actor Jake Lloyd's Mom Breaks Her Silence On His ... (Yahoo! Voices)

'Star Wars' child actor Jake Lloyd, who portrayed young Anakin in 1999's 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace', has been in a mental facility for 10 ...

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Jake Lloyd was in mental health facility after The Phantom Menace ... (Hindustan Times)

Young Anakin star Jake Lloyd's mother opens up about his battle with mental illness and the enduring love he holds for the iconic franchise. | Hollywood.

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Jake Lloyd's Psychotic Break: Mother of Star Wars Child Actor ... (Variety)

The mother of "Star Wars" child actor Jake Lloyd says backlash to "The Phantom Menace" is not the reason he quit acting.

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