Troian Bellisario on Her Eating Disorder, FEED, and PLL's Future | Pretty Unfiltered

I met Troian Bellisario several years ago on a Pretty Little Liars red carpet and have always admired her talent on the show. I recently reunited with her to discuss her new film, Feed. Troian wrote it about her own struggle and journey of living with an eating disorder, in hopes of helping people who are dealing with mental illness. I had the chance to ask her some questions about the movie and get her advice on how to move forward and let go of the need for control, and I couldn't resist asking a little bit about PLL, too. Feed is out now, and if you know anyone who is struggling with body image, an eating disorder, a mental illness, or grief, I highly recommend this movie.
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[@stevenishere94]

She sounds really smart, totally Spencer in real life

[@mariamihailik5310]

Troian is such a down to earth and genuinely lovely person.

[@paigeraymond8398]

Maria 101 woahhh you’re a dodie fan !!

[@mayajoy7248]

Omg my fandoms are coming together!! PLL and dodie!!!

[@mariamihailik5310]

Paige Raymond who isn't?😂

[@user-di7rh6ym5l]

Truly! We posted our full podcast interview with Troian -- please watch it / listen when you can on our channel. Thank you so much!

[@naiellej2227]

I look up to Troian so much.She is a very strong,beautiful and confident woman.💎💘💯

[@aijazkhan5026]

imx naomii BLINK 💖

[@user-di7rh6ym5l]

True that! We posted our full podcast interview with Troian -- please watch it / listen when you can on our channel. Thank you so much!

[@afghan8912]

🍀💕

[@meep4698]

Troian for president anyone? 🙋

[@hannah8559]

YES

[@kaitlin6109]

Yes

[@user-di7rh6ym5l]

Got our vote! We posted our full podcast interview with Troian -- please watch it / listen when you can on our channel. Thank you so much!

[@videobuds19]

she described an ED very well. it bothers me a lot when people assume that they're all about losing weight and looking skinny. there are so many different things involved with this illness. the control thing is very real, and was, and still somewhat is, one of my biggest struggles. This makes me feel less alone. Thank you for being so out there Troian. Keep fighting girl, and all of you beautiful souls out there struggling with a mental illness. 💜

[@KirbieJohnson]

Have you guys seen Troian's film? I was blown away by such an accurate depiction of eating disorders. It's real, heartbreaking and enlightening. I hope everyone gets a chance to watch the movie, and please know if you need anyone to talk to, I'm here for you! NEDA is also a great resource.

[@phishz5009]

Oh! You're the interviewer! That must have been so cool, meeting Troian...

[@emilysolov1391]

I'm in recovery from anorexia nervosa and so much of this resinates so deeply, I am in awe of Troian and her bravery and boldness within the sharing of her journey.

[@JaaackJack]

I love her ❤❤❤

[@user-di7rh6ym5l]

Same! We posted our full podcast interview with Troian -- please watch it / listen when you can on our channel. Thank you so much!

[@JackieWyers]

Love these interviews so much! Both amazing women

[@KirbieJohnson]

[@user-di7rh6ym5l]

We posted our full podcast interview with Troian -- please watch it / listen when you can on our channel. Thank you so much!

[@katmat90]

I have so much genuine respect for Troian. I find her story so inspiring & helpful for everyone who has or is suffering from not just an eating disorder, but mental illness in general!❤️

[@kayleelife7734]

she's so beautiful and humble! she is an amazing actress and I admire her as a person. 💗

[@GabzOfficial]

She is just incredible! What a woman! Thanks for opening up & starting discussions it's so important & you really are making a huge difference

[@nshvh]

She's an amazingly talented woman! Love these interviews

[@user-di7rh6ym5l]

It's true! We posted our full podcast interview with Troian -- please watch it / listen when you can on our channel. Thank you so much!

[@smilethroughtherain2]

Such an inspirational, down to earth woman. Every answer was well thought out and thorough. Beautiful inside & out.

[@erinmiller7784]

i look up to troian bellisario as much as i look up to my mom. she is such a beautiful person and she has such a big heart . i love troian bellisario.

[@Sp33dgum]

I wish this came out in theaters because I'd go see it in a heart beat

[@sydneyalexander9459]

Troian's wise handling of playing this role with her ED experience makes me question Lily Collins' choices for "To the Bone." I hope Lily is fine, but I really don't know how someone in recovery from anorexia could possibly lose weight for a movie portraying an anorexic girl and maintain a healthy mindset. That goes against everything I've heard from ED specialists and successfully recovered people.

[@BerthaSiegrid]

Troian, you're not only an amazing actress, but an amazing human being. Thank you so much for doing this!!

[@elenazugravu8106]

After I watched this interview I realized that: first I loved Troian as Spencer in Pretty Little Liars,(which is an incredible show and I love it❤️) but now I realized that Troian isn’t just an exceptional actress, she is an inspiration, an example for all of us. She has this problem and she isn’t afraid to tell us about it. Even she has this problem, she continue to work,play in movies, produce movies, inspire and help people❤️❤️ She is a role model and I love her so much❤️❤️

[@melmelmel_]

WHO IN THE WORLD DISLIKED THIS?! This is such an inspirational and amazing video! Troian is so Awesome!

[@G.T.01]

What a wonderful interview. Two great women having open discussions about important topics. Such well-asked questions from Kirbie, and so much respect and appreciation to Troian for speaking honestly

[@zoemarshall4923]

She is such a talented lady who wants to speak out about what she's dealing with. Forever grateful that she has been such a big part of my life. Love these interviews

[@raniedayze]

Thank you for your movie feed troian bellssario you are amazing and beautiful inside out thanks for getting this message about eating disorders out. I cried because I felt the way you did in the movie I had a voice inside telling me to restrict or to get rid of food or to exercise the list goes on and on. I got down to 95 pounds and I realized I needed help. But I got the help I needed and am better but I also realize that it is a journey you are right, and I could relapse I don't plan to but I always am watching myself and my behaviors and thoughts. I'm healthy now. If anyone is looking for a place for treatment Remuda Ranch really helped in Arizona.

[@CharlieGillett123]

wonderfully eloquent and I love her new hairstyle

[@emmawalker5859]

If they were to ever do a pll movie I’d want it to be 5 years later and their lives. A lot of people would think it would be boring but that would be the REAL LOVE LETTER TO THE FANS

[@theresadafoe187]

Honestly I think her movie deserves way more attention then there was

[@CrushOnFire13]

I looove this interview!! I looove Troian! I want to watch Feed! Ive been struggling with an eating disorder for the better part of my life. Im healthier than I used to be but I still have tough days and hours and moments. Its defiantly part of who I am. I have no doubt I will be able to relate to this film

[@Bamgeutcutiepie]

This woman! 🙌🏽

[@anonymoushoe8001]

I love troian sooooo much ✨💞 come to Australia please ❤️❤️

[@larissastampfli5945]

Troian is such a good actress and a nice person😍😍

[@user-di7rh6ym5l]

YES! We posted our full podcast interview with Troian -- please watch it / listen when you can on our channel. Thank you so much!

[@georgieroberts9500]

She's so honest and real I love it

[@arelymartinez3469]

I love Troian 💜💜💜

[@user-di7rh6ym5l]

Us too! We posted our full podcast interview with Troian -- please watch it / listen when you can on our channel. Thank you so much!

[@izzierose2]

Just realised she wore blue contacts to look more like Tom in the movie. So cool!

[@Healoz]

So well spoken!

[@aestheticdream8341]

Love you Troian 😍

[@sadiemaysay91]

Troian is amazing!!!!! I love her.

[@user-di7rh6ym5l]

Same! We posted our full podcast interview with Troian -- please watch it / listen when you can on our channel. Thank you so much!

[@jackiezirn9877]

Gosh i love Troian so much, she's such an amazing and talented and genuin and beautiful person!!! Love her som much

[@strawberryshoelaces1017]

I really want to see feed troian is such an amazing person ❤️

[@haleylawhorn7185]

I'm so proud of troian! ❤️

[@venus-ry7dj]

Omg. She's gorgeous

[@andreaperezmartinez]

Troian is amazing

[@user-di7rh6ym5l]

She sure is! We posted our full podcast interview with Troian -- please watch it / listen when you can on our channel. Thank you so much!

[@kitdams5715]

I'm sorry This is random but I really love Troian she wil always be my roll model

[@stephanied3752]

You are an amazing actress and you are so inspiring I have a health condition so much love ❤️❤️❤️😊

[@JO-df2pl]

Love this WOMAN!❤️

[@sandra2714]

Troian has such an unconventional beauty !

[@kakkalanqueen.]

I LOVE TROIAN SO MUCH :’)

[@pinksushi4916]

This is so important ♥️

[@hopeh666]

I don’t have words to describe how proud I am. Holy cracked

[@ftn5114]

Love her so friken much ❤️❤️

[@juanda5252]

i love this woman

[@daren.jansen]

LOVE YOU TROIAN BELLISARIO ❤

[@Jesuslvsyou777]

Such a good actor!

[@lailarose999]

Pll movie would be great! But no A! sort of just a keep up with the liars type thing... oh and Spencer's crazy family. we need that too

[@jamierowe2209]

i love troian so much i want to meet her so bad ❤️❤️❤️

[@jimmygray4525]

I love Troian Bellisario. She's very smart.

[@rubyannas7282]

Kirbie is such a great interview. She is my inspiration for wanting to be a reporter.

[@Jesuslvsyou777]

I love her she’s my fav ❤️❤️

[@Lara-rose_]

Your so strong and brave im proud of you ❤️

[@MiniMeags]

i fucking love her so much.

[@b3An404]

Yo Feed was fucking lit! Omg. Ohmygod bruh I've had my issues with disordered eating and it was really never about loosing weight, it was always about control and i appreciate that someone would get that? Like a lot of people portray anorexia as this obbession with weight and like looking through magazines and standing in front of mirrors crying at the sight of your body. But i didn't ever really do that, i guess i felt out of control in my own life and not eatingm along with other self destructive behaviours was really what i did to gain back control you know? Idk I'm rambling

[@NahlaAnwer]

Sinks & Trapdøørs you're not rambling, you're speaking your truth. I wish you the peace of mind that can carry you to a safe place where you wouldn't need to self harm either through an ED or otherwise.

[@marvellmond6183]

I loved this 😊

[@tamherbert1230]

My little girl is called Troian :)

[@Eden-yh3bq]

I watch feed it is a beautiful go watch it its really beautiful movie

[@xitzmahi8500]

Uploaded on my bday! ❤️❤️

[@lorrainekanter4063]

I didn't even know she had a eating disorder

[@elysia868]

Lorraine Kanter she had on PPL

[@abdelrahmanshehata8369]

I don't think so. Yes, she was suffering in the 3rd season I believe, but I don't believe she ever had an eating disorder on the show.

[@anasalvatore3859]

Lorraine Kanter She's been fighting it since she was 18, I think.

[@HannahFaber99]

She went through it during her high school and college years and wrote the movie a few months before she booked PLL

[@arib5496]

Yes and she also dealt with self harm as well.

[@immerbeach5477]

I had a eating disorder. Ate 400 calories a day then I’ll burn off 400+ calories . It made me very unhappy and depressed. Don’t do it ! EAT!

[@betty4427]

Where can I see the movie?

[@heather_grace8525]

I love her

[@maryhelenharris6149]

I love help Tori says that she will struggle with them for the rest of her life because it is something that you struggle with the rest of your life you’re never cured from an eating disorder you’re never recovered from an eating disorder but you can be in recovery or you can be controlling the situation.

[@Chloe-ym8vf]

I had a eating disorder but it was the wrong way I used eat too much and it used to help me escape life ino I'm a pig :( I have / had bad depression and that's why :(

[@amandacypriano2961]

it wasn't the "wrong way"! eat too much and throw up or not is also an eating disorder. and u are definitely not a pig because u eat too much cause u want to get out of life. eating disorders are more than just anorexia or bulimia and u should definitely look out for help, and u gotta know that doesn't exist a wrong way of an eating disorder. I hope u get better at any problem u have. sending lots of good energies, kisses

[@legalvampire8136]

Does anyone know of other series/films she was in that are good, apart from Pretty Little Liars and Feed? PLL had such a brilliant cast the majority of whom I had never heard of before. Troian in this interview has something in common with her character Spencer in PLL

[@user-di7rh6ym5l]

We posted our full podcast interview with Troian -- please watch it / listen when you can on our channel. Thank you so much!

[@elysia868]

Hello I love trorian 💖

[@user-di7rh6ym5l]

Elysia, we posted our full podcast interview with Troian -- please watch it / listen when you can on our channel. Thank you so much!

[@dreaaa19]

omg i thought the interview was ashley benson hahaha

[@ciaras3170]

where's the link?

[@kaylawilson7524]

Is feed on DVD yet?

[@courtneyvalmusic2738]

Kayla Wilson if you haven't found it already, I'm not sure about DVD, but it is available on iTunes. I would check Amazon though! Good luck finding it, it is definitely worth watching!

[@kaylawilson7524]

Courtney thank you so much!

[@courtneyvalmusic2738]

Kayla Wilson of course!

[@edithaziva]

Iemand nederlands?😂Ik ben nu zelf ook aan het strijden, niet tegen anorexia maar tegen orthorexia en ik herken mezelf hier heel erg in want ik wilde ook graag controle hebben over mezelf omdat ik graag 'perfect' wilde zijn, ik wil dat nu soms nog steeds maar ik leer er nu mee omgaan en het negeren! X

[@Sunflowers_220]

Dit is 4 jaar later maar hoe gaat het nu met je ? Xx

[@uneameerrante2867]

❤️

[@Bamgeutcutiepie]

Threee years ago? Time keeps passing. This is still such a good movie and the best representation of anorexia on film if I’m being honest.

[@csekovszkylili5833]

2:00

[@sharon4727]

ok , who disliked !!!!

[@margauxevans4298]

Wait the woman in the movie had an eating disorder? The trier makes it look like a horror movie where her dead brother has become like a paricite eating her from the inside so he can live through her.

[@demelzakonoplyanka8550]

eating disorders are a horror to experience- they kill you

[@zechariahtan5405]

Bae

[@zechariahtan5405]

Is

[@brittripudio]

Troian Haim hahahahahahah

[@samiadaza8596]

Like si no entiendes nada🙂

[@jessicak4223]

All the girls on pretty little liars are too thin. If she wanted to help viewers, she could have gained weight.

[@demelzakonoplyanka8550]

well it's not that easy when you have an ed

[@1234-m7w]

It is to stay skinny dont lie

[@liinnyvictoria]

Not true :)

[@demelzakonoplyanka8550]

it can literally stem from trauma

[@daniellebabe1]

She was beautiful I would have never thought she had an eating disorder. I proud of her to get help and share her story