James explained that Angelina's declining weight is related to the loss of her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, who died in January of cancer at age 56. He said, "Angie has become very thin because she's grieving. It's even difficult for her to eat. I keep saying to her, 'Don't forget to eat.'"

Haven doesn't seem to be particularly disturbed by his sister's transformation. He claims that he is going through a similar thing. He told the Mail, "[Angelina] doesn't pay much attention to food anyway and she's been going through a process of grief like me. She has not wanted to eat, nor has she been able to."