Recluse Star Wars actor speaks out on mental health breakdown and arrest Jake Lloyd, who played Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, has shared an update following his ‘psychotic break’ in 2023.
In the 25 years since the hit sci-fi film’s release, in which Jake, now 35, starred alongside Ewan McGregor and Liam Neeson, he has stayed out of the spotlight after a turbulent struggle with his mental health and tragedy in his personal life.
The award-winning network news journalist came into contact with the star after receiving a call from Jake’s mother, Lisa, who said her son wanted to talk to Clayton.
Everyone’s been very supportive.’.
