Lily Collins Opens Up About Being Emotionally Abused By An Ex-Boyfriend

Lily Collins recently opened up about the emotional abuse she experienced in a past relationship.

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The "Emily in Paris" star revealed during a podcast appearance, that an ex-boyfriend frequently abused her verbally and belittled her.

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Collins shared that the emotional trauma was so bad she became comfortable being silent and small, just to feel safe.

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Collins also revealed that her body eventually started to react to the negative treatment, to the point that she fell sick.

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Although a decade has reportedly passed since the relationship ended, the actress says she’s still triggered by the memories.

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In a 2017 memoir, Collins shared her eating disorder and said it felt like she’d published her diary for the world.

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The memoir also explored Collins's experiences and thoughts on body image.

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The actress shared that she’s been very happy since she married filmmaker Charlie McDowell in 2021.

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Collins said her beau takes care of her and understands her, and that they have healthy communication.

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