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Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’s Anakin Actor Talks About Reconnecting With The Fans And Franchise After Years Of Dealing With Mental Health Struggles
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scrn loglineFormer 'Star Wars' child star Jake Lloyd opens up about overcoming mental health struggles and reconnecting with the iconic franchise and its devoted fans.beat sheet- Lloyd, who played a young Anakin Skywalker in 'The Phantom Menace', was bullied in school and faced harassment from the press, leading to a tumultuous period that included a 10-month jail stint and a schizophrenia diagnosis.
- Now in a better place, Lloyd is discussing how he's been able to reconnect with the 'Star Wars' franchise and its passionate fanbase, providing a glimmer of hope for former child stars grappling with the challenges of fame.
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Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’s Anakin Actor Talks About Reconnecting With The Fans And Franchise After Years Of Dealing With Mental Health Struggles
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Former 'Star Wars' child star Jake Lloyd opens up about overcoming mental health struggles and reconnecting with the iconic franchise and its devoted fans.
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- Lloyd, who played a young Anakin Skywalker in 'The Phantom Menace', was bullied in school and faced harassment from the press, leading to a tumultuous period that included a 10-month jail stint and a schizophrenia diagnosis.
- Now in a better place, Lloyd is discussing how he's been able to reconnect with the 'Star Wars' franchise and its passionate fanbase, providing a glimmer of hope for former child stars grappling with the challenges of fame.
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Jake Lloyd, Star Wars, The Phantom Menace