Jake Lloyd has a heartwarming message for his Star Wars fans. The actor, best known for playing young Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, has largely stayed out of the spotlight and away from social media in recent years. In 2023, he had a psychotic breakdown that led to a period of treatment.

Following this, Lloyd spent 18 months in a mental health facility. He has not acted in any recent projects. However, Lloyd recently made a rare appearance in a video that has since gone viral.

Jake Lloyd recently appeared in a video shared on Instagram by fellow former Star Wars child actor Daniel Logan. In the video, Logan, who played young Boba Fett in 2002’s Attack of the Clones, addressed Star Wars fans, introduced himself, and urged Lloyd to do the same. After introducing themselves, Logan said that they wanted to express their gratitude to the Star Wars fans for their love and support.

“Very, very much so. I really appreciate that time,” Lloyd said, agreeing with Logan.

It was back in 2008 when Lloyd was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. During the video, Lloyd struggled to make eye contact with the camera and appeared to look around the room. This came after his psychotic breakdown in 2023, following the death of his younger sister, Madison, at age 26, in 2018.

Before that, in 2015, the Jingle All The Way star had served time at the Colleton County Detention Center for reckless driving, driving without a license, and resisting arrest. The clip of Lloyd and Logan greeting fans drew immense attention online, with fans expressing their appreciation for both. It is quite evident that the Star Wars films continue to hold a special place in people’s hearts, and so do the actors who played the characters.

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Tom Hiddleston, who grew up watching the first three Star Wars movies, has recently expressed appreciation for the franchise.

During the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, Tom Hiddleston was asked by Nick Busters about the impact of the Star Wars films on his life. He opened up about how the franchise goes beyond its wars and battles. He added that the movies hold a deep meaning that has stayed with him over the years.

“To be honest, it’s a very early introduction to moral clarity and the balance of goodness and love in the universe,” Tom Hiddleston explained.

While the actor has expressed great appreciation for the Star Wars films, he has also been part of the conversation surrounding potential casting in the franchise. Fans have long hoped to see him take on the role of a young Palpatine or another character in the Star Wars universe. However, nothing has been officially confirmed as of yet. Still, Tom Hiddleston seems like a brilliant fit for the franchise.

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