30+ Celebrities with Chronic Illnesses: Hidden Struggles

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.