Lily Collins opens up about her eating disorder

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Jan 22 2017 | 11:42 AM IST
Actress Lilly Collins has revealed that she previously battled an eating disorder.
While promoting her upcoming film "To The Bone" at the Sundance Film Festival, the 27-year-old actress disclosed that she has a personal connection to the storyline, reported Variety.
Collins, who stars in the film as a young woman battling anorexia, said, "This movie was really important to me to be a part of because, as a teenager, I suffered from eating disorders."
She added that it was the first time she was talking about the issue.
Lily continued, "This is my moment of talking about it. It's really important. It's something that a lot of young women go through and there's no shame in it, and this movie is about that...

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First Published: Jan 22 2017 | 11:42 AM IST

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