Celebrities have raised awareness of medical conditions by talking openly about their health struggles.
The choice to talk about health is up to the individual, but it cannot be denied that, especially for lesser-known conditions, having someone talk openly about them can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and be a supportive force for fans who may be struggling.
The following celebrities from Hollywood and Bollywood have medical concerns yet never give up:
Deepika Padukone
Bollywood’s Superstar Deepika Padukone is one of the few celebrities who has spoken out about her silent nemesis, depression, even when the stigma of the revelation threatened to ruin her career. Fortunately, she found help and has gone on to not only work on several projects, but also to launch the Live Love Laugh mental health non-governmental organisation in India.
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish is a worldwide pop icon, a Grammy and an Oscar Award winner and she suffers with Tourette Syndrome every day. Tourette Syndrome is an uncommon neurological system illness characterized by repetitive and uncontrolled movements (such as blinking or shoulder shrugging) or sounds known as “tics.” In a recent interview, she described her condition as ‘exhausting,’ adding that her music is almost therapeutic; when she sings, the tics continue.
Justin Bieber
In early 2020, the singer revealed that he has Lyme disease as well as infectious mononucleosis, also known as glandular fever.
In 2022 Justin Bieber, the pop sensation, revealed that a viral disease has temporarily paralyzed one side of his face. The singer revealed he suffers from Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. a rare condition. Justin Bieber said in an Instagram video that his right side is completely paralyzed due to the condition.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez revealed in 2015 that she had been diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease that causes rashes, fatigue, and joint pain, for which she had undergone chemotherapy, the disease had taken such a toll on the singer that she needed a kidney transplant. Of course, the ordeal took its toll on the musician’s mental health; in 2018, she told the American magazine ‘Harper’s Bazaar’ that she still struggles with anxiety and depression.
Nick Jonas
New father Nick Jonas has been open about his type 1 diabetes, which he was diagnosed with when he was 13 years old. Last year, the ‘Sucker’ singer detailed his discovery in a lengthy blog post. A pediatrician diagnosed me with type1 diabetes after reviewing my symptoms when I was 13 years old. I was doing shows with my brothers at the time.
Salman Khan
Salman Khan is one of the most well-known and well-liked personalities in the industry. In 2001, the superstar told up about his health problems. The actor is said to have Trigeminal neuralgia, a face nerve condition. The condition is caused by inflammation of the trigeminal nerve in the face. And this inflammation can be excruciatingly painful. The pain can be so intense that individuals frequently often develop depression as a result of the intense pain caused by this illness.
Kim Kardashian
West’s ex-wife, also suffers from psoriasis, a skin condition that is exacerbated by stress and results in patches of rashes. While Kardashian has stated in interviews that her breakouts have improved over time, there is no cure.
Kim Kardashian, who initially freaked out about the skin condition in an old episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, has since taken a calmer approach, saying she doesn’t even try to cover it up anymore.
Sonam Kapoor
Bollywood’s fashionista Sonam Kapoor was only 17 years old when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. As a result of the inherited condition, her pancreas did not produce much insulin. Despite the disease’s severity, Sonam Kapoor remains a powerful voice for normalising the lives of those suffering from it.
Gigi Hadid
The American model revealed on social media that she has Hashimoto’s disease, a chronic thyroid disorder. This is a thyroid disease that can cause difficulty concentrating, hair loss, fatigue, and weight gain. Gigi previously stated that the disease made it difficult for her to gain weight.
Lady Gaga
Fibromyalgia causes extreme fatigue, muscle stiffness, difficulty concentrating, and sleep problems as well as pain throughout the body. As per the NHS, women are seven times more likely to experience this condition than men. Medications, therapy, and dietary changes can ease symptoms, but there is no cure.
In 2017, Lady Gaga talked for the first time about her illness in her Netflix documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two. forced to cancel a concert in Brazil after being admitted to the hospital with severe pain.