Ex-Model On Addiction And Homeless Life: ‘I’m In A Lot Of Pain’

Loni Willison, a former fitness model who once graced the pages of magazines like Flavor, Iron Man, and Glam Fit, is now speaking out about her turbulent past and the role her ex-husband, actor Jeremy Jackson, played in her mental and physical decline. Willison, 39, has been seen in recent years in a state of distress, often searching through dumpsters in California, which has led to a public outcry for help.

In an interview released Friday by X17 Online, Willison opened up about where she believes things went wrong in her life. When asked about the cause of her current struggles, she didn’t hesitate to place the blame squarely on Jackson.

“My ex-husband. Getting married. At least I got divorced,” she said. “He set everything up to do this to me.”

The couple’s marriage, which ended in 2014 after less than two years, was marked by turbulence. Jackson, best known for his role on Baywatch, was accused of physically assaulting Willison during a drunken altercation, allegedly attempting to choke her. The Post reached out to Jackson for comment, but as of now, he has not responded publicly.

Willison’s fall from the public eye began after her modeling career, where she was celebrated for her flawless figure and blonde locks. After their divorce, she vanished from the media spotlight for almost four years, only to reappear in 2018 with a significantly altered appearance—short hair, a disheveled look, and missing teeth.

In the recent interview, Willison expressed that she is currently experiencing severe physical pain. “My stomach hurts really bad,” she shared, explaining that she is still affected by the trauma she believes she endured during an ordeal where she was allegedly electrocuted daily for nearly a year. Willison claims this has caused her to develop a hypersensitivity to electricity, to the point where she is unable to live in any place with electrical current.

“I think because I pick up on the electricity, I also pick up on other things, like certain chemicals or batteries, or fuses, like wire, different types of metals. So I think my body even filters that kind of stuff,” she explained. “I’m not sure exactly; I’d have to go through a big X-ray, sonogram machine or something to see that. It’s pretty intense.”

Despite her challenges, Willison remains resolute in her belief that no one can help her. “There’s nothing that anybody can offer me,” she said when asked about whether she had sought assistance from the city of Los Angeles. Though she has received offers of help, Willison insisted that she never asked for it, and that nothing could change her current situation.

The interview also touched on her outlook on life. While she admitted that she’s “not necessarily” happy with the path her life has taken, she maintained a nonchalant attitude about her circumstances. “There’s good parts and there’s bad parts, but whatever,” she said, revealing that she has come to accept her reality.

The state of Willison’s health has also drawn attention. The interviewer noticed the severe condition of her fingers, which appeared injured. When advised to seek medical care, she calmly reassured him, “I’ll be fine.”

In a previous interview with The Daily Mail in 2018, Willison had discussed her struggles with addiction, particularly to crystal meth, and claimed she was being “tortured” in her apartment. At that time, she described how the addiction was taking a toll on her mental and physical well-being, though she still maintained some hope for recovery.

Jeremy Jackson, 42, has been open about his own struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, as well as issues related to steroid abuse. His history of legal troubles includes a 2017 plea agreement to serve jail time for allegedly stabbing a woman in Los Angeles in 2015. Additionally, in 2015, Jackson was dismissed from Celebrity Big Brother after an incident involving model Chloe Goodman, where he was reportedly seen ripping off her robe.

While both Jackson and Willison have faced their personal demons, the impact of their tumultuous marriage continues to affect Willison, who is now grappling with the aftermath of both emotional and physical trauma.