Olivia Ponton discusses past struggles with anorexia

Model and influencer Olivia Ponton has shared her personal history of struggling with various forms of eating disorders, specifically anorexia nervosa, in a TikTok video. Ponton, who is in a relationship with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, used the platform to debunk common misconceptions regarding the modeling industry and physical appearance.

She addressed the myth that models intentionally restrict food to achieve a desired physique, stating that such a belief ‘couldn’t be further from the truth.’ Ponton highlighted the disconnect between public perception and reality, noting that while people often assume anorexia leads to a person looking their best or skinniest, she felt she ‘never looked worse’ during the height of her illness.

Having undergone treatment, Ponton stated she has reached a healthy place and has never felt better since her recovery. She shared her experience in hopes of supporting others facing similar mental health challenges.