Olivia Newton-John’s Daughter

Posted by Lori Henry Feb 28, 2007

In an interview with Australian Woman’s Day magazine, Olivia Newton-John’s daughter, 21-year-old Chloe Lattanzi, talks about her struggle with anorexia.

Asked whether her mother saw the signs of her disorder, Chloe responded, “I think that it’s hard for a parent to notice what their child is going through. Maybe sometimes parents don’t want to notice what’s going on. As a parent, you want to think everything is ok.”

In speaking about recovering, she is now taking good care of herself and being honest with those around her. “It hurts my heart when I think how many girls are going through that [an eating disorder], and I’m lucky that I got through it because it’s a fatal thing if you don’t pull through it.”

Most importantly, Olivia Newton-John commented on what parents can do if they find out their child is diagnosed with an eating disorder like anorexia, bulimia, binge eating or compulsive overeating.

“…the parent needs to look at why their child has developed such a detrimental disease. And look at the issues causing the disorder. Listen to your child. Be supportive.

“Eating disorders are usually nothing to do with food. Parents need to be with their child to see them through it. All the therapists in the world can’t help if the parents aren’t present, loving and proactive.”

Well said.

Chloe's new album, Lonely Nights In Paradise, will be released sometime this year.