Marvel actor says he was ‘homeless at 17’ and ‘sleeping on the streets’

Marvel actor Jack Veal revealed he struggled with homelessness at the age of 17.

The British actor, who played the younger version of Tom Hiddleston’s titular character Loki in the first season of the Disney+ series “Loki,” described his dire situation in a TikTok video he posted on Monday. Veal shared that he has been “sleeping on the streets” and is currently living in a “caravan” in London after leaving home due to alleged abuse.

“Hello. I am a famous actor. I’m 17 and homeless,” Veal told his fans at the start of the clip.

Marvel actor Jack Veal revealed he is homeless at 17. (Disney+/Marvel/Javk Veal TikTok)

He continued: “I haven’t mentioned much about what happened in my life, but I think it’s time to reveal the truth. Without going into too much detail, I was abused at home. It was physical violence, emotional abuse, and so on.”

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“I didn’t have a particularly good upbringing,” he added. “I struggle with my mental health. I have autism, ADHD and am being evaluated for bipolar disorder and psychosis.”

“I can’t stay with my grandparents because my grandfather is terminally ill. I have nowhere else to go and I need help.”

Veal claimed he asked social services for help and explained his situation, but was “denied” help.

“I’m desperate,” he said. “I slept on the street.”

“I am currently sleeping in a caravan with broken windows, which is unsafe and two hours from my work, meaning I struggle to get to work every day,” continued Veal, who is currently employed as a personal trainer .

“It’s difficult,” he added. “Life is hard. At the moment I have nothing else. I’m begging on my knees that you just share this, take action and spread the message about how the government treats children.”

The British actor played the younger version of Tom Hiddleston’s character Loki in the first season of the Disney+ series Loki. (Disney+/Marvel)

Veal then panned the camera to show viewers the cramped quarters he was currently in, pointing to the place where he kept his few belongings and his small sleeping area. The actor pulled aside wooden boards to show his fans the trailer’s broken windows, noting, “It’s getting chilly, but I can handle it.”

Additionally, Veal noted that the trailer had no power and held up the portable charger he uses to power it.

At the end of the video, Veal addressed his fans directly and asked them to raise awareness about his difficult situation.

“Please share. Please share with whoever you can,” he said of the video. “You don’t have to pay me anything. I don’t need anything. I just need you to make this as viral as possible.”

“I’ll continue to put out a few more things, but please, I need help,” Veal added.

Veal implored his fans to share his video and raise awareness. (Jack Veal TikTok)

Veal’s post was flooded with supportive comments from TikTok users, who offered advice on shelter and support options, shared their personal experiences with homelessness, and sent him well wishes. Some commenters offered the actor to stay in their guest rooms.

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In a follow-up video shared later Monday, Veal was seen thanking his fans on his way to work, noting that thanks to their help he was able to spend the night at a friend’s house. He also expressed gratitude that fans had offered to house him in their homes, but explained that “the goal here is to get help from the people who are supposed to provide that help – social services.”

“If I hop from place to place, there will never be stability in my life,” he said. “And that’s why I need to be in the state I’m in. I need stability.”

On Tuesday, Veal posted another video in which he said he was returning to his trailer after spending the night at his friend’s house, where it was “nice and warm.”

“I’m sleeping in a trailer tonight,” he said. “It’s getting colder. Things are getting more difficult. I’m putting pressure on social services, but there are no promises about what will happen.”

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Later on Tuesday, Veal uploaded another video in which he was seen teary-eyed but smiling as he shared that his ordeal had turned positive.

“I just received a call from social services saying they would like to meet with me tomorrow to potentially place me in foster care, support and housing,” he said. “I don’t know what you guys did, but word got out and it really, really helped me and they’re taking action now.”

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“They’re actually doing something, so God bless you all,” Veal continued as he became emotional. “I’ll let you know how the meeting goes and there are no promises, but it’s the first time they’ve considered me as a place to stay, so thank you. Thank you. I love you all.”

Fox News Digital has reached out to Veal for comment.

In addition to his role in Loki, Veal has also appeared in other TV series including The End of the F***ing World, Call the Midwife and Tin Cup, as well as films such as The Corrupted . ” and “Come away.” He was last seen in the Amazon Prime Video show “The Peripheral” with Chloë Grace Moretz in 2022.