Ex-model on addiction and homeless life: ‘I’m in a lot of pain’

Once a glamorous model and actress, Loni Willison is now living homeless on the streets of California, often seen digging through dumpsters for food. Once married to Baywatch star Jeremy Jackson, her life took a tragic turn following their 2014 divorce.

Loni, who once graced magazine covers as a fitness model, suffered a mental breakdown soon after the split. Struggling with anxiety, depression, and later addictions to alcohol and crystal meth, she eventually lost her job, her home, and her health.

In a 2023 interview with X17 Online, Loni claimed her downward spiral began with her marriage. “My ex-husband. Getting married. At least I got divorced,” she said, accusing Jackson of abuse, including an alleged attempt to strangle her.

Despite several offers of help over the years, Loni has consistently refused assistance, asserting, “I don’t need help. I have everything I need.” She also expressed a fear of electricity, claiming she was electrocuted daily for nearly a year, making it impossible for her to live indoors.

“I pick up on electricity… chemicals, batteries, wire,” she explained. “My body even filters that kind of stuff.”

Now missing some of her front teeth and seen wearing tattered clothes, Loni is barely recognizable. She pushes a shopping cart with her few belongings, surviving day to day.

Jeremy Jackson has also faced struggles, including a prison sentence in 2017 and his own battles with addiction. Meanwhile, Loni’s heartbreaking decline is a stark reminder of how quickly fame and fortune can fade.