Ella Purnell’s captivating eyes often draw the attention of her fans. While her eyes are undeniably beautiful, some have noticed they appear slightly wider than usual.
This has been a topic of discussion on forums such as Reddit.
On Reddit, one user commented,
“She is a great actress, but there is definitely something with the eyes, like a Simpson character. That is not natural.”
Another user quickly replied,
“What do you mean not natural? Do you think she has synthetic eyes? Do you think she got surgery to make her eyes do that? Use your brain. Her eyes are a telltale sign of hyperthyroidism/Graves Disease/Thyroid Eye Disease (TED). Don’t negatively comment on people’s appearances. So insensitive. You’d think everyone would’ve learned after Chadwick.”
This sparked concern among her fans about whether the Fallout actress might have health issues.
The Ordeal by Innocence star experienced her first panic attack at 13. She described the feeling as something she could sense in her bones, causing hyperventilation and a sense of unfamiliarity.
Reflecting on her experience, she said,
“I couldn’t identify what the feeling was. I felt worried and scared but I didn’t know why.”
Purnell also criticized the British education system for not providing the knowledge to help her understand and cope with her anxiety. As her anxiety worsened, by age 14 or 15, it led to self-harming.
To find relief, she would cut her upper arms deeply enough to leave scars. However, these actions were never a solution and didn’t stop the panic attacks.
Ella kept her struggles private due to the stigma that self-harming is done for attention. Now, however, Purnell openly discusses her mental health challenges and serves as a YoungMinds ambassador.
The Yellowjackets actress aims to remove the stigma and reassure young people that they are not alone.
Moreover, Ella also has a stomach condition.
At 27, Purnell follows a proper diet and workout routine to maintain her health. She takes special care with her diet because she has a stomach condition that restricts certain foods.
She maintains a healthy diet, avoiding seafood, and emphasizes the importance of this due to the demands of her career.
There was an incident where Purnell had to eat an oyster for a movie scene. She made it clear to the producers that if she ate an oyster, she would need two weeks off work due to severe illness.
