30+ Celebrities with Chronic Illnesses: Hidden Struggles

Kristen Bell - Anxiety and Depression

"Everyone is human. Everybody has problems. "Everyone feels bad on the inside at times," Kristen Bell stated in a video message to her younger self for a Child Mind Institute web campaign. The actress, most known for her outspoken characters in Veronica Mars and The Good Place, as well as various film roles, discussed her mental health difficulties in the video. Bell has struggled with anxiety and depression since the age of 18, and she believes it is critical for her to be transparent so that others who are battling may know they are not alone. "You deserve to feel just as beautiful on the days you don't wear makeup, don't shower, and feel depressed," Bell reminded her childhood self and everyone who saw her message

Jamie Foxx - To Be Determined

According to recent reports, Jamie Foxx has been hospitalized due to an undisclosed "medical complication," and those close to him are asking his followers to pray for him. Although the 55-year-old actor's status is unknown, sources close to the Oscar-winning talent have stated that he requires all prayers and support at this time. Foxx has been hospitalized in Georgia for more than three weeks, and doctors are still conducting tests to establish the source of his illness. Corinne, Jamie Foxx's daughter, broke the news on social media, saying, "We wanted to share that, my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday," according to a family statement. "Fortunately, thanks to prompt action and excellent care, he is already on his way to recovery. We understand how treasured he is and appreciate your prayers. "The family requests privacy during this time."

Olivia Munn - Breast Cancer

In 2024, Olivia Munn revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2023. After being diagnosed, she underwent a double mastectomy within a month. Munn has had four surgeries in the past ten months. Her doctor advised her to get an MRI, then an ultrasound, and finally a biopsy, which revealed she had Luminal B cancer in both breasts, a "aggressive, fast moving cancer." "I went from feeling completely fine one day, to waking up in a hospital bed after a 10-hour surgery the next," she texted. "I am lucky. We caught it in enough time for me to have some options."

Ozzy Osbourne - Dyslexia and Parkinson

Ozzy Osbourne has had more than dyslexia. After his last gig in 2018, Osbourne fell and needed surgery. He takes painkillers due to nerve damage. In early 2020, he revealed that he has a slight type of Parkinson's disease and takes medication. Osbourne said he couldn't keep it a secret and hopes his fans will support him. In 2022, Ozzy had extensive surgery, which was successful, although he now can't walk much. "That surgeon told me I might be paralyzed from the neck down if I didn't have surgery." He added, It's hard because I want to be out there. I want to do it. He performed f*cking surgery. Hell, you don't know. My head, imagination, and voice are fine, but I can't walk much,” he said. “Life has become so fucking frustrating. It is amazing how one foolish mistake can ruin your life for years. Never have I been sick for so long.”

George Clooney - Chronic Pain

Syriana was George Clooney's 2005 spy thriller. One image saw Clooney chained to a chair and pummeled until the chair toppled back and his head hit the floor. It ended quickly but changed the A-list actor's life. Clooney broke the dura, which protects the brain and spinal cord. “I basically bruised my brain,” he told The Guardian in 2005. "It's bouncing around my head because spinal fluid doesn't support it." The prolonged pain after the injury made Clooney consider suicide before opting to accept his new life. “You can't mourn for how you used to feel, because you're never going to feel that way again,” a doctor told Clooney.

Shania Twain - Lyme Disease

"I was very scared for a little while that I wouldn't sing again, ever," Shania Twain said of her Lyme disease diagnosis in a 2017 interview with People magazine. Between 2005 and 2011, the Canadian diva did not release any new songs as she learned to live with the sickness and rehabilitate her voice, which suffered from dysphonia. Twain starred in the 2011 reality miniseries Why Not? with Shania Twain, which chronicled her struggle to return to the stage. This was followed by a Vegas residency and, finally, a fifth studio album, which was released in 2017. "I went through that moment," Shania told People. But I discovered a way. I found a means to accomplish it."

Morgan Freeman - Fibromyalgia

Morgan Freeman was engaged in a vehicle accident in August of 2008. The car he was driving flipped onto its roof, and emergency workers had to use the jaws of life to cut him and his passenger free. The trauma he experienced that day left him with a badly wounded left hand and a life spent battling with fibromyalgia. He tries not to display the anguish he experiences on a daily basis, but Freeman's suffering is vividly portrayed in a 2012 interview with Esquire magazine. The journalist notices Freeman gripping his shoulder and suppressing grimaces, underlining how out of character it is for the actor to be so uncomfortable. Freeman is eventually forced to explain, "It's the fibromyalgia," he adds. "Up and down the arm." That's where things go very bad. Excruciating."

Michael J. Fox - Parkinson’s Disease

Michael J. Fox is most known for his long-running starring roles in Family Ties and Spin City, as well as his portrayal of Marty McFly in the Back to the Future films, but his Parkinson's disease diagnosis has dominated his story in recent years. Fox first shown indications of the degenerative condition, which inhibits motor coordination, while filming the film Doc Hollywood in 1991. He initially complained of a hurting shoulder and a twitch in his little finger, but physicians warned him that this would increase and render him unable to work within a few years. They were correct about the first part, but Fox has never stopped working, most recently appearing in two episodes of CBS' legal drama The Good Fight. Following his diagnosis, he founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which has raised more than $800 million to support Parkinson's research.

Sarah Hyland - Kidney Dysplasia

"For individuals who are chronically ill or in chronic pain: Have you ever had the experience of doctors not listening to you? If so, how do you avoid tearing their heads off with your bare hands?" Sarah Hyland Tweeted in 2018. The actress has lived with chronic sickness since she was diagnosed with renal dysplasia as a child. The disease arises when the kidney develops improperly in the pregnancy. She underwent her first kidney transplant in 2012, but her body rejected the donor organ. Hyland became depressed and considered suicide as a result. "When a family member gives you a second chance at life, and it fails, it almost feels like it's your fault," she told the magazine Self. "It is not. "But it does." A second transplant in 2017 was more successful, but Hyland still struggles to maintain her weight and muscle mass due to the anti-rejection medicine.

Charlie Sheen - HIV

In 2015, the actor admitted to being HIV positive during an interview. He revealed on NBC's 'Today' show that he had received his diagnosis roughly four years before making the news. Sheen was apparently compelled to come out as the National Enquirer was developing a piece that would have revealed his HIV status, demonstrating that HIV stigma continues to negatively impact those living with HIV today. When Sheen did come out, he said that he was on antiretroviral medicine and was undetectable. Overall, HIV is no longer considered a 'death sentence' as it was many years ago. Today's drugs and therapy can slow the progression of HIV while also protecting the body's immune system.

Bruce Willis - Frontotemporal Dementia

around March 2022, Bruce Willis and his family publicly confirmed his aphasia diagnosis, which had supposedly been a "open secret" around Hollywood for several years prior. The brain illness impairs one's capacity to understand and create speech and is typically caused by injury to the left side of the brain. Willis' family announced that he was retiring from acting, saying, "With much consideration, Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him." Later, in February 2023, his family revealed his more exact diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia. Despite the tragic diagnosis, his family expressed joy at finally having clear explanations.

Madonna - Bacterial Infection & Coma

During a reflective moment onstage, the Pop Queen shared details about her hospitalization in 2023 due to a severe bacterial infection. "This show every night isn't that demanding on my body. It's difficult for me emotionally since I'm telling you the genuine narrative of my life. "My heart is on my sleeve," she explained. "I've fallen off a lot of horses and broken a lot of bones ... but nothing can stop me." When discussing her health crisis last summer, the singer described it as a "near-death experience" and said that the first thing she said after recovering from a four-day induced coma was "No." "I'm pretty sure God was asking me, 'Do you want to come?'" Want to meet up with me? "No," Madonna added, eliciting laughter from the audience.

Tallulah Willis - Autism

Unfortunately, another member of the Willis family has made it onto this list. In 2024, Demi Moore and Bruce Willis' 30-year-old daughter revealed her adult autism diagnosis. She shared an Instagram video from her youth that included a moment with her father at an event. Tallulah may be seen in Bruce Willis' arms during a red carpet interview, playing with his ear and touching his head while he speaks. She captioned the post: "Tell me you're autistic without telling me you're autistic 😂". "Actually, this is the first time I've publicly discussed my diagnosis. This summer, I discovered something that has transformed my life. ☀️" Tallulah responded before labeling herself "neurospicy" in another comment. Tallulah has previously been open with her audience about her health issues. In a May 2023 piece for Vogue, she discussed her struggles with anorexia nervosa, despair, addiction, and ADHD.

Christina Applegate - MS

Christina Applegate's health has declined after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a brain-spinal cord disorder that affects movement, vision, and balance. Dead To Me, her Netflix show, had to pause filming for five months to seek treatment. When she returned to filming, she needed a wheelchair and couldn't walk alone. She stated that was her hardest task. The first time anyone will see me as I am. I gained 40 pounds and need a cane. "I'm aware of everything," Applegate added. She claimed she won't watch the last season because it's too traumatic. Many times on set, her body gave up, and a sound technician had to prop up her legs to shoot standing shots. Let them despise it, adore it, or focus on 'Ooh, look at the cripple,' anyway. I know people will say, "I can't get past it." So don't pass it. "Hopefully people can get past it and enjoy the ride and say goodbye to these two girls," she said.

Michael Bolton - Brain Tumor

Michael Bolton revealed in early 2024 that he had recently been diagnosed with a brain tumor. To focus on his health, the 70-year-old singer will take a sabbatical from the stage. In a touching Facebook message, he wrote: "Just before the holidays, it was revealed that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery. The surgery went well, thanks to my excellent medical team." "I am now recuperating at home and surrounded by the tremendous love and support of my family," according to him. He did not say how long he expected his "temporary break" to remain.

Louis Walsh - Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia

During his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, Louis Walsh revealed for the first time that he was diagnosed with a 'rare' form of cancer in 2020. The former X Factor judge revealed that he had Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia, a rare blood cancer, but was confirmed cancer-free after treatment in Dublin. I was unwell, and I don't think anyone knew. I had cancer. 'A moderate version, an uncommon one,' he stated on the reality show. The music manager stated that being diagnosed with cancer put him in'shock' and gave him a'reality check'. He went on to say, "It did affect me mentally, to be honest with you." [Points to his head] It's just up here; even walking past a hospital makes me feel bad. It's all gone, and I'm fine. "It was just the shock of being sick and that word, which no one wants to hear."

Catherine Zeta-Jones - Bipolar Disorder

Catherine Zeta-Jones, a Welsh actress, admitted herself into a mental health facility in 2011 after being diagnosed with bipolar II disease, according to a press statement from her office. The stress of living with her husband's illness was thought to be the catalyst for the disorder, which had lengthier depressive spells than other varieties. Michael Douglas, Zeta-Jones' husband since November 2000, was battling stage four throat cancer. The Oscar-winning Zeta-Jones returned to the institution in 2013 and decided to live separately from Douglas while they both worked on their health. They resumed their relationship completely in 2014 and are claimed to be in good health.

Richard Simmons- Skin Cancer (now deceased)

Richard Simmons, the quirky American fitness star, recently revealed his battle with skin cancer and shared his experience on Facebook. He saw a strange bulge under his right eye and attempted to cure it with Neosporin, but it did not go away. Concerned, he went to his dermatologist, who diagnosed him with basal cell carcinoma. Despite initial attempts to eradicate the malignant cells, Simmons was eventually cancer-free after undergoing many surgeries. He encouraged others to schedule frequent check-ups, emphasizing the importance of early detection. Simmons' health had raised concern earlier when he stated that he was "dying," which he later stressed was not the case, but simply a reminder to appreciate each day. Simmons died in July 2024 as a result of fall-related complications and heart illness. He was 76.

Isabella Strahan - Brain Tumor

Isabella Strahan, Michael Strahan's daughter, is now having therapy after being diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a common malignant tumor that originates in the cerebellum, located at the base of the skull. In a program shown on Good Morning America, the college student and her father openly discussed her health experience. Isabella discovered her problem in late October and underwent emergency surgery at Cedars-Sinai on October 27, 2023, just one day before turning 19. Isabella is Michael Strahan's fourth child. With his first wife Wanda Hutchins, the former NFL great has two older children, Tanita (32) and Michael Jr. (29). He later welcomed Isabella and her twin sister Sophia, together with his second wife, Jean Muggli.

Frank Caprio - Pancreatic Cancer

The beloved judge revealed in an emotional Instagram video that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. "Please pray for me," he said. Caprio, who is 87 years old, is hopeful and grateful for the help he is receiving. He praised the "wonderful team of doctors" who cared for him during his treatment in Rhode Island and at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, which is linked with Massachusetts General Hospital. Pancreatic cancer symptoms, including severe back pain, lack of appetite, sadness, exhaustion, new-onset diabetes, and jaundice, typically appear after the illness has progressed.

Christie Brinkley - Skin Cancer

Christie Brinkley revealed her skin cancer diagnosis in 2024, when she was 70 years old. In a heartfelt Instagram message, the famed supermodel said that she had surgery after her medical team discovered a 'basal cell carcinoma' on her face. Brinkley also shared graphic photographs of the post-surgery wound, underlining the significance of regular body checks for any strange changes as a warning to her fans. She commented, 'The good news for me is that we detected the basal cell carcinoma early. And I had wonderful doctors who removed the malignancy and sewed me up perfectly like a haute couture Dior.The good news for you is that all of this may be avoided simply being rigorous about sun protection!I became serious a little late, so for this ole mermaid/gardener, I'll be slathering on my SPF 30, reapplying as needed, wearing long sleeves and a broad brim hat.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler - Multiple Sclerosis

"I don't want you to think you can't do anything you want in life," said the doctor of 20-year-old Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who had just started her acting career as Meadow in The Sopranos. She would not reveal her diagnosis to the world for another 15 years. Meanwhile, she attended the Race to Erase MS fundraiser dinner in Los Angeles to lend her famous support to the cause. During the gala, Sigler thought to herself, "No one knows I have this. [And yet], I'm one of those who will benefit from it." In a 2016 interview with Glamour magazine, Sigler discusses understanding the necessity of adhering to her pharmaceutical regimen. Nonetheless, she refuses to be defined by her disease, stating, "MS is part of me, but it is not who I am."

Phil Collins - Crippling Nerve Damage & Pancreatitis

Phil Collins' fans are worried about his health and eagerly await any updates. According to reports, Collins has struggled with his health since sustaining a spinal accident in 2007, which damaged his top neck vertebrae and caused nerve damage. This ailment has hampered his performance skills. During Genesis' final concert in March 2022, Gabriel emerged on stage in a wheelchair, which disappointed many fans. Collins is also suffering acute pancreatitis. He is unable to play the drums due to nerve damage, and he relies on a cane for mobility.

Heather Rae El Moussa- Hashimoto's Disease

Heather Rae El Moussa from "Selling Sunset" recently spoke about her experience with Hashimoto's disease, which she found after giving baby. The real estate star, who also appears on "The Flipping El Moussas," observed a drop in her milk supply four months after giving birth and first attributed her excessive exhaustion to new motherhood. "I feel like I'm dead," she told her assistant, explaining her continual fatigue. The filming was "absolutely brutal," as she fought to get out of bed. A specialist recommended blood work, which led to her Hashimoto's diagnosis—an autoimmune illness that attacks the thyroid, causing symptoms such as tiredness and weight gain while also affecting milk production. Heather is feeling much better now that she is on medicine, and she has switched her son Tristan Jay from breastfeeding to baby purées and goat milk formula after six months. Heather has been a pioneer in promoting awareness and de-stigmatizing autoimmune diseases, particularly among new mothers.

Rob McElhenney - Neurodevelopmental Disorders And Learning Disabilities

The star has announced the news himself. McElhenney took to Twitter to reveal that he was diagnosed with neurodevelopmental issues and learning difficulties at the age of 46. Rob acknowledged that he chose to make it public to remind others that they are not alone. "It's not something I'd generally discuss in public, but I felt there are others who deal with similar issues, and I wanted to reassure you that you're not alone. You are not stupid. You are not "bad". It might feel like that at times. But it's not true:)," he posted on social media. According to specialists, a learning disability develops when the brain processes and interacts with information in an unusual way, impeding a person's capacity to acquire and use a skill efficiently. McElhenney's message received a positive response from his 1.1 million Twitter followers, who conveyed their gratitude to the actor. As the husband of his It's Always Sunny co-star Kaitlin Olson, McElhenney's candor about his condition was appreciated.

Sarah Ferguson: Breast Cancer and Now... Skin Cancer

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, revealed in her newest "Tea Talks" podcast that she had a mastectomy for breast cancer. Ferguson said, "I urge every single person who is tuning in to this podcast to get themselves checked, undergo screenings, and take action." A spokesman said, "Sarah, Duchess of York, was recently diagnosed with an early stage of breast cancer detected during a routine mammogram screening." At London's Royal Free Hospital, physicians found a "shadow" of the disease that needed to be "immediately sorted" during a routine checkup. Ferguson's spokeswoman believes the 63-year-old Duchess' condition emphasizes the importance of regular checkups, despite being symptom-free. She recovered at home with her children Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. The Duchess of York's health issues seem to persist. Sarah Ferguson announced she had skin cancer weeks after 'fighting' breast cancer. After being diagnosed with early breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, according to Ferguson's spokesman. She is undergoing further investigations to guarantee early detection.” The Duchess is in London for treatment. Best wishes for her quick recovery.

Erik Jensen- Colon Cancer

Erik Jensen, known for "The Walking Dead," "Mr. Robot," and "For Life," was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. He miraculously escaped a life-threatening brain aneurysm a year and a half earlier. Jessica Blank, Jensen's playwright and actor girlfriend, revealed this devastating news on GoFundMe. Erik, a young and resilient director and writer, continues to write and direct despite liver cancer. His doctors want to decrease the tumors enough for two major procedures to remove them. Blank stated that “Erik is working incredibly hard to stay positive and fight for the shot that his doctors say he has.”

Shannen Doherty - Breast Cancer

Shannen's 2015 breast cancer diagnosis made news. In June 2023, Doherty posted on social media that her metastatic breast cancer had spread to her brain. She added, "That fear... The turmoil... The timing of it all... This is what cancer can look like," with a video of her crying during radiation treatment. Her illness was revealed in August 2015 when she sued her former business manager. She claimed the manager failed to pay her 2014 Screen Actors Guild health insurance premium, terminating her coverage. She couldn't get medical care until 2015 and missed her regular doctor's appointments. After her diagnosis, she was told she had "invasive breast cancer metastatic to at least one lymph node" and that it had spread during her 2014 uninsured year. She had a 2016 mastectomy.

Holly Madison: Autism

Holly Madison found her autism recently. She said her mom's hunch validated her concerns. "I've been suspicious of it for a while because my mom told me that she was always suspicious that that was a thing." Madison said she zoned out as a child and had trouble reading social signs. Early in 2023, Madison was diagnosed with high-executive functioning autism. She said it meant living "normally." Despite becoming more reticent and recently learning to make eye contact, she said her quietness and inclination to get lost in her thoughts shouldn't be taken personally. "I can apologize if I interrupt or talk over people and explain why," she said, adding that she wants people to understand her illness. “I have more patience now, and I don’t take things personally.”

Lady Gaga - Fibromyalgia

Due to fibromyalgia, Lady Gaga canceled ten dates of her $95 million “Joanne” World Tour in 2018. In her 2017 Netflix documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two, the global superstar struggled with chronic discomfort. Gaga tweeted, "In our documentary the #chronicillness #chronicpain I deal w/ is #Fibromyalgia." The illness produces widespread pain and pressure-induced agony. It can impact sleep and memory and is linked to anxiety and sadness. "I wish to help raise awareness & connect people who have it," Lady Gaga, real name Stefani Germanotta, tweeted, reaching out to fans with the condition.

Céline Dion - Stiff Person Syndrome

Stiff Person Syndrome was unexpectedly diagnosed in the singer, shaking the music industry. As she battles this uncommon, incurable condition, Dion canceled the European leg of her Courage World Tour. Stiff person syndrome causes muscle rigidity, spasms, heightened sensitivity to sound and lighting, and anxiety. I apologize for disappointing you again. “I'm working hard to regain my strength, but touring can be difficult even when you're 100%,” Celine said in a heartbreaking video. “It's not fair to you to keep postponing the shows, and even though it breaks my heart, we should cancel everything until I'm ready to perform again. Please know that I will persevere. I'm excited to meet you again!"

Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell - Stage 4 Cancer

Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, sister of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" star Alana Thompson and daughter of "Mama June" Shannon, was diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal cancer, which was devastating. Her stomach troubles led her to the doctor, where she was diagnosed with liver, kidney, and lung cancer. Her mother, "Mama June" Shannon, delivered bad news in July 2023. Anna has terminal cancer, so she won't go into remission. Accepting reality is hard, but they're taking it day by day. Her malignancy is unusual, affecting just one in a million people, hence her life expectancy is unknown. Anna is considering immune therapy and clinical trials after four rounds of chemo by summer. Cardwell died of cancer at 29 in December 2023.

Tom Hanks - Type 2 Diabetes

"The doctor said, 'You know those high blood sugar numbers you've been dealing with since you were 36?'" Tom Hanks told David Letterman on The Late Show in 2013. You've graduated! Young man, you have type 2 diabetes." The double Oscar winner cheerfully said "Something's going to kill us all." Hanks said his doctor told him he could cure himself if he returned to his high school weight. Hanks informed Letterman that he would have to accept diabetes. The reason? "I weighed 96 pounds [in high school, and] most of that was that big white Afro that I wore back in the '70s!"

Selena Gomez - Lupus

The body can be cruel towards itself. Lupus attacks itself, destroying healthy tissues. From 2012 to 2014, Selena Gomez had lupus, which attacked her kidneys and required a transplant. She initially ignored what was happening. "Maybe I wasn't good at knowing what that meant," the singer admitted. "So it became life-or-death." After months of hiding, Gomez revealed on Instagram that one of her best friends had donated her a kidney. “I am doing fairly well now," she remarked at the Lupus Research Alliance Breaking Through Gala in New York.

Magic Johnson - HIV

In 1991, a basketball legend revealed that he was living with HIV. Many saw it as a 'watershed moment' in HIV awareness, particularly because he presented a distinct image: he was a strong, capable athlete who appeared at a time when the most typical depiction was of a dying person with HIV. "I've had it for 22 years. It's simply falling asleep in my body. "The drugs have done their part, and I've done my part by exercising and maintaining a positive attitude about having HIV," Johnson said during an appearance on SiriusXM radio's Hip-Hop Nation in 2014. Johnson continues to educate and increase awareness about HIV prevention.

Jenna Jameson - Not-Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Jenna Jameson is a model and TV personality who rose to prominence as an adult film actress, winning numerous accolades and earning the nickname "The Queen of Porn". Unfortunately, Jameson was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare condition in which nerves are assaulted. The former adult film actress was unable to walk, and her partner, Lior Bitton, said she had been throwing up for two weeks before going to the hospital. According to Bitton, when she got home, she was unable to carry herself. Her leg muscles were really weak. So she couldn't walk to the restroom. She was collapsing on the way back or to the restroom, so I had to pick her up and bring her to bed. Within two days, her legs began to fail her, and she was unable to walk. However, it was later discovered that she had been misdiagnosed, and the exact reason of her illness remains unknown.

Selma Blair - Multiple Sclerosis

For years, Selma Blair suffered from tiny, nonspecific maladies that she blamed on clumsiness or a pinched nerve. She told Variety that the left side of her body would behave as if it were "asking for directions from a broken GPS." She was eventually diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a neurological condition. Blair shared her diagnosis on Instagram as a way to thank her costume designer, Allisa Swanson. Blair wrote in the post: "[Swanson] gets my legs in my pants, pulls my tops over my head, [and] buttons my coats." The Cruel Intentions and Hell Boy actress, who now walks with a cane, has continued to speak up on social media about living with her disease and has worked on charity initiatives for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, among others. MS can reduce patients' life expectancy, yet many live well into their 70s and beyond.

Mariah Carey - Bipolar Disorder

"I have never seen one person have to deal with so much and have the weight of the world on their shoulders and cameras constantly in their face -- every angle you turn, there is someone snapping a picture, wanting you to be on, and she does it with so much grace and so much poise," said Nick Cannon during a 2018 interview with Entertainment Tonight's Today show. He was alluding to Mariah Carey, a five-time Grammy-winning singer with whom he had been married for eight years. Underneath that composure, Carey was battling bipolar disorder. "Until recently, I lived in denial, isolation, and constant fear that someone would expose me," she told People magazine in 2018. "I sought and received treatment, I put positive people around me, and I got back to doing what I love—writing songs and making music."