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Mother Of ‘Star Wars’ Child Actor Jake Lloyd Shares Update On His Health & What Led Him To Quit Acting After ‘The Phantom Menace’


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.

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. Lisa said that in March 2023, Jake suffered “a full-blown psychotic break” when he asked her mom to stop the car in the middle of the street. Lisa also dispelled the misconception that what led to Jake’s mental illness was the backlash The Phantom Menace received when it was released.

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