Star Wars is a household name, with all of the movies, spinoffs, video games, and TV shows over the years it’s impossible not to know who Jake Lloyd is.
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According to the actor’s mother, he has been in a mental hospital for nearly a year. What happened?! Keep reading for all the details.
The name Jake Lloyd may not ring bells at first, but as soon as you see a photo of the actor you will instantly remember him as young Anakin Skywalker in ‘The Phantom Menace.’
Star Wars – The Phantom Menace Anniversary
With The Phantom Menace’s 25th anniversary right around the corner and photos of child actor Jake Lloyd circulating everywhere in anticipation of the big celebration.
The former child actor’s mother decided it was the perfect time to open up about her son’s struggles over the years. How did the 35 year old end up in a mental health facility for nearly a year?
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Jake’s mother sat down with Scripp News and gave an in-depth interview about the child actor’s struggles after appearing on the Star Wars franchise.
“Jake started having some trouble in high school,” Lisa told Scripps News, recalling the time she first noticed her son’s personality changing. “He started talking about ‘realities.’ He didn’t know if he was in this reality, or a different reality. I didn’t really know exactly what to say to that.”
What Happened To Star Wars Actor Jake Lloyd?
Sadly, Jake Lloyd is not the first child actor to spiral after working in the Hollywood movie industry, and he certainly won’t be the last.
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Jake’s mother spent years trying to get him help after he was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in college.
Per People Magazine, “Lisa said Jake is currently about 10 months into an 18-month stay at a mental health rehabilitation facility after what she calls a full-blown psychotic break in March 2023 when he turned his car off in the middle of a three-lane road and police were called.”
Now, Jake appears to be in a better place and it’s unclear when he will be released from the hospital.
Lisa says regardless of everything that happened he’s still a huge fan of Star Wars and is looking forward to the anniversary. Do you remember Jake Lloyd in Phantom Menace?
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