Olivia Newton-John holds back tears as daughter Chloe Lattanzi says she has found her ‘self-worth’ again after her battle with depression, anorexia and body dysmorphia
She supported her daughter through a battle with drug addiction, depression, anorexia and body dysmorphia.
And Olivia Newton-John broke down in tears on Wednesday, when Chloe Lattanzi said she had found her ‘self-worth’ again, during an emotional interview on 10 News First.
‘I’m so happy that she’s happy, and just shining, and has so much power and strength and bravery,’ the Grease star said of her only child.
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‘She has so much power and strength’: Olivia Newton-John held back tears as her daughter Chloe Lattanzi said she had found her ‘self-worth’ again after a battle with depression, anorexia and body dysmorphia, during an emotional interview on Wednesday
Chloe, 34, has battled substance abuse, anorexia, body dysmorphia, and depression in the past, but says her recent appearance on Dancing With The Stars has been her ‘rebirth’.
‘She’s doing things I never could have done. I never did anything ambitious as you are doing, darling,’ Olivia, 71, proudly told her.
‘I am having the time of my life, it’s like a rebirth,’ Chloe said, hoping her appearance on the show will inspire others who have suffered from mental or physical illness.
‘I am having the time of my life, it’s like a rebirth,’ Chloe said, hoping her appearance on the show will inspire others who have suffered from mental or physical illness
Proud mama! Olivia was there for Chloe’s debut on the Channel 10 show earlier this month, sitting front row to cheer on her daughter
Olivia was there for Chloe’s debut on the Channel 10 show earlier this month, sitting front row to cheer on her daughter.
During the news segment, she held back tears while discussing Chloe’s performances on stage.
‘You just have a natural beauty and grace that is just so wonderful to watch, it just makes me well up,’ she said.
She’s still got it! Last Sunday, Olivia missed out on Chloe’s second dance as she was performing at the charity bushfire relief concert, Fire Fight Australia, in Sydney. Pictured with John Farnham
Last Sunday, Olivia missed out on Chloe’s second dance as she was performing at the charity bushfire relief concert, Fire Fight Australia, in Sydney.
It was the first time she has performed in two years.
Dancing With The Stars airs Sunday nights from 7:30pm on Channel 10
Will she win? Dancing With The Stars airs Sunday nights from 7:30pm on Channel 10