Loki star Jack Veal goes homeless after making alleged family abuse revelations

Young Jack Veal as James (Image from The End of the F***ing World via Netflix)
Young Jack Veal as James (Image from The End of the F***ing World via Netflix)

Loki fame Jack Veal recently claimed that he has been mistreated for years at his home. He shared details about his current situation in a TikTok video, posted on December 3, 2024. A rising star from London, Veal said:

"I’m a famous actor, I’m 17, and I’m homeless."

In the video, Veal talked about his difficult childhood allegedly filled with physical and emotional abuse. He mentioned his ongoing mental health issues, such as autism and ADHD. After leaving his family, he said that he is now forced to live in unsafe conditions, relying on a trailer with broken windows for shelter.

For the unversed, Jack Veal was born on June 12, 2007, and he started his acting career with important roles in series like Tin Star and The End of the F**ing World. He continued to make a name for himself in the industry with roles in acclaimed projects such as Call the Midwife, The Favourite, and Come Away.

Howewer, it was his role as Kid Loki in the 2021 Marvel series Loki that truly cemented his status as a young talent to watch.

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"I need help," appeals Loki fame Jack Veal

In a video that went viral on X, Jack Veal opened up on his difficult living situation. The 17-year-old actor shared his current struggles, saying he is homeless.

“You may know me from Loki or various other movies where I played important roles. I haven’t mentioned much about what’s been going on in my life, but I think it’s time to reveal the truth,” said Veal.

Veal claimed that he had a troubled childhood, alleging his family of physical and emotional abuse along with financial exploitation. He also spoke about his mental health issues and highlighted that he is being examined for bipolar disorder and psychosis.

“I can’t stay at my grandparents’ as my granddad is terminally unwell. I have nowhere else to go, and I need help,” he explained.

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Even though he asked for help from social services, Veal said they wouldn't help him, making him “desperate” and homeless. He described his shelter as a trailer with broken windows, and mentioned, "I’ve been sleeping in the streets.”

The actor noted that his shelter trailer is two hours away from his work, making the commute both time-consuming and exhausting. In the video, Veal showed some of his things, like toiletries, snacks, and a camera, and added that his place has no insulation or electricity.

“Life is hard. At the moment, I have nothing else,” he said, stressing how hard it is to even charge his devices.

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The Loki actor asked for help from his followers in sharing his story, adding that they didn't have to pay him anything. He just needed his fans to make the clip to "go as viral as possible.” He ended the video by saying, "Please, I need help,"

Jack Veal's disclosure sparked awareness among the fans, who commented on his post and shared the video to spread the word.

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