Loni Willison, a 39-year-old former fitness model, has been through a harrowing journey of addiction, homelessness, and betrayal. In a recent interview, Willison opened up about her struggles, holding her ex-husband, actor Jeremy Jackson, accountable for her downward spiral.
Willison’s life took a drastic turn after her marriage to Jackson, which ended in a messy divorce in 2014. She alleged that Jackson’s abusive behavior, including an incident where he attempted to choke her while under the influence of alcohol, contributed to her mental health deteriorating.
After her modeling career, which included appearances in publications like Flavour, Iron Man, and Glam Fit, Willison disappeared from the public eye for nearly four years. When she re-emerged in 2018, her appearance was vastly different – her hair was cut short, her clothes were disheveled, and her top teeth were missing.
In the interview, Willison spoke about her daily struggles with addiction and homelessness. She claimed that she had been “electrocuted” daily for nearly a year and could no longer tolerate being indoors or around electricity. She also believed that her body had developed a unique sensitivity to electricity, chemicals, and metals.
When asked if she had sought help from the city of Los Angeles, Willison replied that there was nothing anyone could offer her. She had been offered aid before, but she had never asked for it. Willison seemed resigned to her fate, stating that she was “not necessarily” happy with her life, but had grown accustomed to it.
The interviewer noted that Willison’s fingers were severely injured, but she brushed off concerns, saying she would be fine. In a previous interview with the Daily Mail in 2018, Willison had spoken about her struggles with crystal meth addiction and being “tortured” in her home.
Jackson, who has also struggled with addiction, has been open about his personal struggles with substance abuse. In 2017, he pleaded guilty to stabbing a woman in Los Angeles in 2015 and served time in jail.
Willison’s story serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the devastating consequences of addiction and abuse. Her journey from fitness model to homelessness is a tragic testament to the destructive power of addiction and the importance of seeking help and support.
