A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes a display panel having a display portion in a display region, a connecting portion, and a bending portion; a cover window on a first side of the display portion, wherein the bending portion connects the display portion and the connecting portion; a support layer between the display portion and the connecting portion; a first back film covering a back surface of the connecting portion, the first back film on a side of the connecting portion closer to the display portion; a first adhesive layer attaching the support layer to the first back film; a metal plate between the support layer and the display portion; and a second adhesive layer attaching the support layer to the metal plate. The display apparatus includes a stress-reducing space. The stress-reducing space is open to a bending cavity that is partially surrounded by the bending portion.