30+ Celebrities with Chronic Illnesses: Hidden Struggles

Some ailments are apparent, while others are hidden. But these celebrities are keeping their heads above water, whether it's due to a long-standing sickness, like Tom Hanks' type 2 diabetes, or a newly discovered illness, like Christina Applegate's MS, which has rendered her unable to walk. Here are some of our favorite celebs that deal with chronic illnesses every day of their lives.

Jeremy Renner - Blunt Chest Trauma and Multiple Orthopedic Injuries

Jeremy made news after being run down by his own "extremely large piece of snow-removal equipment" in early 2023. The accident occurred while he plowed his driveway and assisted his neighbors in removing snow after a heavy snowstorm in the neighborhood. He was eventually transported to a nearby medical institution, where he was diagnosed with acute chest damage and orthopedic injuries. Renner needed emergency surgery after suffering from over 30 shattered bones, but despite the intricacy of the condition, he remains optimistic to this day: "These 30+ broken bones will mend and grow stronger, just as the love and bond with family and friends deepens," Renner wrote with a personal photo on Instagram. "Love and blessings to you all."