Many remember Jake Lloyd as the young Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, but few know the battles he faced after leaving the limelight. Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 2008, Jake struggled with delusions and denial of his symptoms. His mother, Lisa Lloyd, opened up about his difficult journey in a recent interview. Despite setbacks, Jake has shown improvement in a mental health rehabilitation facility since suffering a ‘full-blown psychotic break’ in 2023. The story of Jake Lloyd serves as a reminder of the dark side of fame and the importance of mental health awareness in the entertainment industry.
