Vivienne Jolie Reveals Eating Disorder Hospitalization

Vivienne Jolie, 18, has disclosed that she was hospitalized earlier this year for treatment of an eating disorder, sharing the experience through illustrations and diary entries at a Los Angeles art exhibition. Her writings describe feeling angry, sick and alone, as well as the fear and isolation she experienced around eating; she also credited the kindness of fellow patients and hospital staff with helping her open up. The exhibition includes drawings inspired by her time in the hospital and reflections on recovery and accepting support. The disclosure came shortly after a Los Angeles court approved her request to drop “Pitt” from her legal name, which she now uses as Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.