One thing we often forget (or rather choose to forget) when we dish on our favorite celebrities is that they are human, too. And just like any other human beings, they are vulnerable and suffer from all sorts of mental conditions, which sometimes push them to do shocking things. Let’s recall 40 celebrity cases, some of which ended with tragedies.
Robin Williams: Depression
Depression took this brilliant comedian away from us before he could share his gift of acting with us for many more years. Robin Williams took his own life in August of 2014.
Brooke Shields: Postpartum Depression
Gorgeous actress/model Brooke Shields suffered from Postpartum Depression, which is a very common problem for a lot of women around the world.
Elton John: Eating Disorder, Addictions
Spending decades in the spotlight can have severe damage on your physical and mental health, and Elton John is an example of this. The man behind some of the most romantic songs in history suffered from substance addiction and eating disorder in the ‘90s.
Catherine Zeta Jones: Bipolar Disorder
Drop dead gorgeous looks do not prevent you from suffering on the inside. Catherine Zeta Jones revealed she was bipolar back in 2011, giving an empowering interview to InStyle magazine (of all places!), saying: “I hope fellow sufferers will know it is completely controllable.”
Ashley Judd: Depression
Once a go-to actress when it came to nerve-wrecking thrillers, Ashley Judd revealed in her memoir that she suffered from a severe case of depression.
Beyoncé: Depression
Yes, even the mighty Beyoncé was reported to suffer from the symptoms of depression, which goes to show that admitting your problems can be not just therapeutic but also empowering for millions of your fans.
Michael Phelps: ADHD
At the tender age of 9, long before his Olympic achievement, future swimming superstar Michael Phelps was diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
Paula Deen: Agoraphobia, Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are a scarily common mental disorder, and even the cooking show personality Paula Deen doesn’t have the recipe to make it disappear.
Kurt Cobain: Mental Illness
Sadly, we will never know what exactly was eating the legendary rocker because he took his own life at 27, following inner struggles with mental illness.
Amanda Bynes: Bipolar, Manic Depressive
Some speculated that Nickelodeon star may have had schizophrenia following her erratic behavior and run-ins with the law. Actress later said she was bipolar and also manic depressive.
Mel Gibson: Bipolar Disorder
Mel Gibson’s well-documented bipolar disorder brought him a lot of trouble over the years.
Jean Claude Van Damme: Depression
Action movie star suffers from depression and a condition known as rapid cycling bipolar disorder. It probably fueled his kickboxing training.
Emma Thompson: Depression
Emma Thompson’s depression was caused by a frequent emotional problems trigger – a divorce.
Jim Carrey: Depression
There are some serious mental health issues lurking behind that Mask. Jim Carrey has been battling depression for years.
Lady Gaga: Depression
Seemingly fearless Mother Monster has some issues, too. “I openly admit to having battled depression and anxiety and I think a lot of people do,” Lady Gaga opened up to one interviewer.
Lena Dunham: OCD
Lena Dunham used her experience with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) as a storyline for her character on Girls.
Demi Lovato: Eating Disorder
Former Disney star was battling both addiction and eating disorder in the past, but remains healthy these days.
Jared Padalecki: Depression
His character may be fighting some real demons on Supernatural for a decade now, but Jared Padalecki himself has some inner issues to deal with, such as depression.
Sinead O’Connor: Depression
Depression led the singer to several suicide attempts.
Owen Wilson: Depression
He may be hilarious on screen, but in real life famous comedian suffers from depression and even tried to commit suicide back in 2007.
Drew Barrymore: Addiction, Panic Attacks
Being a child star is a tough fate for anyone, and Drew Barrymore didn’t handle her early fame well at all, becoming an addict as a teenager. She also battles panic attacks and depression, but says that meditation helps her plenty.
David Arquette: Depression, Addiction
David Arquette’s character in Scream franchise was surviving attacks of several serial killers, while in real life the actor has to fight with depression and addiction.
Winona Ryder: Mental Disorder
Back in the ‘90s Winona Ryder made the headlines when she was caught stealing things. She also fought depression, drug and alcohol addiction and anxiety.
Gwyneth Paltrow: Depression
“Conscious uncoupling” with her husband Chris Martin certainly didn’t go well with Gwyneth Paltrow: she still struggles with depression and anxiety.
Princess Diana: Eating Disorder, Depression
UK’s national treasure was battling depression and eating disorder.
Jason Russell: Reactive Psychosis
The man behind Invisible Children, Inc project was caught on camera in 2012 running around naked and vandalizing cars. His relatives commented that Russell had reactive psychosis.
Charlie Sheen: Mental Disorder
Apart from his drinking problem, the former Two and a Half Men star also suffers from mental disorder which urged him to make countless weird statements and act bizarrely in public.
Lindsay Lohan: Kleptomania, Addiction
Lindsay Lohan was in and out of rehabs since 2007 and also has been under arrest for stealing.
Rob Kardashian: Depression
Rob Kardashian’s depression and struggles with weight became transparent via that very same reality show that made him famous in the first place.
Adele: Postpartum Depression
No wonder she’s so good at writing these heartbreak anthems: British diva suffered from postpartum depression.
Mary-Kate Olsen: Eating Disorder
The Olsen twins got used to cameras following their every move since an early age, yet Mary-Kate would rather the world leave her alone when she was facing a serious case of eating disorder back in 2004.
Heath Ledger: Anxiety, Addiction
Heath Ledger died following a pills overdose while trying to battle his depression and anxiety outbursts.
Angelina Jolie: Depression
Angelina Jolie’s depression was tied to her mother’s passing away.
Miley Cyrus: Depression
Her break-up with Liam Hemsworth left former Disney star depressed and anxious.
Halle Berry: Postpartum Depression
Ex-Catwoman told the press she battled Postpartum Depression and even attempted suicide once.
Andre Waters: Depression
NFL star committed suicide after losing a battle with depression.
Carrie Fisher: Bipolar Disorder
Princess Leia didn’t just struggle with her weight: she’s also bipolar. “I am severely manic depressive,” she once told Diane Sawyer.
Selena Gomez: Depression, Anxiety
Another Disney star who suffers from depression and anxiety. She even had to cancel a lot of public appearances and get some “me” time to get in better shape.
Kanye West: Exhaustion
Kanye West recently canceled the rest of his tour due to severe exhaustion. And here we thought he only suffered from severe case of egomania.
Britney Spears: Mental Disorder
The details of the princess of pop’s mental condition were never made public, yet her 2007 notorious and very public breakdown proved that she’s got a lot of issues. To this day she lives under strict conservatorship.
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