Irish actor Jessie Buckley has candidly spoken about her teenage battle with an eating disorder and depression, revealing that a deep love for music and theatre ultimately aided her recovery. The 36-year-old, who hails from Killarney, County Kerry, shared her experiences during an appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, though she did not specify the nature of her eating disorder.
"I had an eating disorder, and it took time, and it took a lot of help, and also it was depression," Buckley told host Lauren Laverne. She reflected on the profound impact of this period, stating: "I didn’t know how to be alive the way I wanted to be, and it was difficult, but I do not for a second regret it, and I think I’ve been able to transform it and recognise our vulnerabilities as humans in the world."
