Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter, Vivienne, suffered from an eating disorder, and she opened up about it during her art exhibition. Now, a source revealed how tough it was to talk about it.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's failed marriage and divorce battle left a deep impact on the entire family, especially the kids who suffered in silence. Recently, Vivienne talked about her eating disorder earlier this year in a heartbreaking confession that was displayed at her Los Angeles art exhibition.
Angelina and Brad's daughter Vivienne revealed that she was hospitalized due to an eating disorder. A report by Page Six stated that it took her a lot of strength and courage to open up about something so personal, but she is glad she did it. It wasn't easy for her to put her deepest story out in the public. But she wants to encourage others to reach out and get the help they need, and that's what matters the most to her. She said:
"It wasn’t easy putting herself out there, but if sharing her story helps even one person feel less alone or gives them the courage to reach out and get the help they need, then it was worth it. That’s what matters most to her."
For the unversed, the 18-year-old Vivienne revealed that she suffered a health issue in a statement that accompanied her painting. She has been through an angry, sick, and very lonely phase during her hospitalization. She added that she had struggled with mental health and an eating disorder. But the kindness of other young patients and the staff helped her get through it. She wrote:
"Eventually, however, the kindness and warmth of the kids and staff at the hospital broke down the walls I had built so high. I have never laughed or cried harder, never been more honest or more myself."
Vivienne credited the other children at the hospital with teaching her how to find strength during tough times. She named her art exhibition after the hospital where she received treatment. Vivienne's name came up after she made headlines for legally dropping her father's last name, which added to the ongoing rift between Brad and his children.
Angelina Jolie's children choosing to drop their father's last name shows how hurt they are. They do not want to reconcile or make things okay with him. Amidst this, a report by Page Six claimed that Angelina Jolie is trying to focus on healing as her daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, joined her siblings and filed to drop 'Pitt' from her last name.
A source revealed that Angelina Jolie is not fighting or angry; she just wants everyone to heal from the strained chapter. The insider also revealed that the world would sympathize more if they got to know the whole truth. However, they are choosing not to say anything publicly. The insider said:
"Angie hasn’t been fighting and isn’t angry. She just wants everyone to heal. If people knew the whole truth, they would have more sympathy for the children and respect them. The fact that they aren’t speaking ill or sharing things publicly only shows their decency."
This step by another of Brad Pitt's children proves how kids have chosen their mother's side after a highly publicized divorce battle. For the unversed, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's son, Maddox, took the big step when he filed documents to drop his last name, 'Pitt'. Earlier, Maddox debuted his name in the credits for his mother's film, Couture, where he worked as an assistant director.
What do you think about Angelina and Brad's daughter, Vivienne, opening up about her disorder?
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