50 Celebrities Who Struggled With Mental Health Issues 

In life, we may encounter many problems with our mental health. Celebrities are no exception. Some famous stars who have had to battle their mental illnesses even at the height of their career fame. There are also those among them who have been strong enough to overcome and achieve success. Check out the list of celebrities with mental health below.

1. Leonardo DiCaprio

Full name	Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio
Date of birth	November 11, 1974
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, Film Producer
Years active	1989–present

Perhaps no one is unaware of the name Leonardo DiCaprio of Hollywood. But few people know that this famous actor is very severe with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). That’s what he once revealed in an interview with Hollywood Reporter.

Leonardo DiCaprio realized he had OCD when he was 11 years old. He often performs certain actions over and over, such as touching things a certain number of times. This caused an inconvenience in DiCaprio’s daily life. The actor also shared how he overcame his struggle with OCD and always had to learn to live with it.

2. Dwayne Johnson

Full name	Dwayne Douglas Johnson
Date of birth	May 2, 1972
Birthplace	Hayward, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, Film producer, Businessman, Professional wrestler
Years active	1996–2019 (wrestling)1999–present (acting)

Dwayne Johnson is one of the celebrities who once shared that she suffered from depression. In the early years of his career, he went through a period of depression after suffering a serious setback.

For a long time, Dwayne Johnson always felt very lonely. He gradually fell into despair and struggled to think about how he could continue living. Dwayne has also been open about her mental health many times. He believes both men and women can suffer from mental health problems, and we need to help treat them.

3. Winona Ryder

Full name	Winona Laura Horowitz
Date of birth	October 29, 1971
Birthplace	Winona County, Minnesota, U.S
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1986–present

Winona Ryder has been a famous actress since the 1980s. In the early 1990s, she and Johnny Depp became one of Hollywood’s most famous couples. However, it was after breaking up with Depp that Winona became very depressed and abandoned her own health. She once mentioned facing mental health issues and not taking good care of herself after the above incident.

Winona Ryder was also involved in a scandal when she was accused of stealing in a jewelry store. This results from using banned substances and some psychological drugs, so she has a behavioral disorder. Fortunately, she has now revived her acting career and participated in several famous films, such as the hit series Stranger Things.

4. Angelina Jolie

Full name	Angelina Jolie Voight
Date of birth	June 4, 1975
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, Filmmaker, Humanitarian
Years active	1982–present

Famous actress Angelina Jolie has also been hospitalized for an unstable mental condition. After her divorce from Brad Pitt, she had an extremely stressful time. The female star has been experiencing panic attacks, refusing to eat, and having unusual behaviors for a while.

However, Angelina Jolie has recovered independently and is in control of her mental health. Currently, she is living happily with her children. The actress also actively propagates to raise public awareness about mental illnesses and methods to support them.

5. Britney Spears

Full name	Britney Jean Spears
Date of birth	December 2, 1981
Birthplace	McComb, Mississippi, U.S.
Occupation	Singer-songwriter, Dancer, Actress
Years active	1992–present

Britney Spears is one of the stars who spend the most ink in the media with her private life story. After being released to her freedom and autonomy, her mental health has not yet fully recovered. After announcing her pregnancy with boyfriend Sam Asghari, Britney also shared her worries about mental health during pregnancy.

Britney Spears’ pregnancy depression is a pretty dangerous syndrome. This is one of the most common syndromes during a woman’s pregnancy. Its common symptoms are loss of interest, lack of energy, and negative thoughts. This syndrome occurs throughout pregnancy or may persist for a year after birth.

6. Beyoncé

Full name	Beyonce Giselle Knowles
Date of birth	September 4, 1981
Birthplace	Houston, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Singer-songwriter, Dancer, Actress, Producer, Businesswoman, Director
Years active	1997–present

Beyoncé is not only one of the legendary female singers of the music world but also has an open mind about mental health. She has shared many interesting things about the importance of self-care concerning mental health.

After the group Destiny’s Child disbanded, Beyoncé had a period of depression and breakdown. In 2011, she talked about spending a year out of the spotlight because she felt she needed psychological treatment. She is also lucky to have a mother who always takes care of her, is very persistent, and constantly tells Beyoncé that she must take good care of her mental health.

7. Brad Pitt

Full name	William Bradley Pitt
Date of birth	December 18, 1963
Birthplace	Shawnee, Oklahoma, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, Film Producer
Years active	1987–present

Brad Pitt is also an actor who has been candid about his battle with depression. He had a long time struggling with it. However, Brad Pitt remains optimistic and faces the symptoms of depression as positively as possible.

Brad Pitt also once confessed that he has a disease called prosopagnosia – a rare disease that makes it difficult for him to recognize people’s faces. Brad Pitt shared that he has trouble recognizing people and worries when the disorder makes people more distant from him. However, the actor also said that he never really went to the doctor for official advice.

8. Amanda Seyfried

Full name	Amanda Michelle Seyfried
Date of birth	December 3, 1985
Birthplace	Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1996–present

Actress Amanda Seyfried suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder as a teenager. She shared in an interview that she was apprehensive about her health and thought she had a tumor in her head. The actress also discussed using anti-depressants to treat her obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She has been using Lexapro since the age of 19, but the drug has a side effect of causing patients to become depressed.

Gradually as she grew up, Amanda Seyfried’s thoughts about illness were significantly reduced. However, she continued to take the drug at the lowest dose. According to Amanda, that is the best way for her to take control of her mental health.

9. Cara Delevingne

Full name	Cara Jocelyn Delevingne
Date of birth	12 August 1992
Birthplace	Hammersmith, London, England
Occupation	Model, Actor, Singer
Years active	2009–present

Famous supermodel and actress Cara Delevingne has often had to be treated for mental illness. Previously, in 2015, she revealed that she was drowning in a wave of depression and anxiety due to the pressures of her modeling career. Cara once had times blaming herself, trying to escape, and eventually becoming completely exhausted. However, she got rid of the negative thoughts thanks to her wonderful family and friends.

However, in September 2022, Cara Delevingne was caught behaving strangely and appeared at the airport in an unstable state. She wears ragged clothes, has no shoes on her feet, and is believed to have overdosed on drugs. Over the years, Cara has also been repeatedly criticized for her confusing and extreme actions at the shows and stages she attended.

10. Gwyneth Paltrow

Full name	Gwyneth Kate Paltrow
Date of birth	September 27, 1972
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, Businesswoman
Years active	1989–present

Gwyneth Paltrow is one of Hollywood’s most successful beauties. However, so far, she has experienced a state of depression and depression twice. The first time was when her father died in 2002, and the second time was when she gave birth.

Gwyneth Paltrow shared that after giving birth to her daughter in 2006, she went through one of the worst moods of her life. For the next five months, Paltrow was in a state of being sensitive, weak, and vulnerable. Talking about her experience with postpartum depression, Gwyneth Paltrow said she couldn’t control her emotions and became empty. When she was depressed, she always wanted to cry and couldn’t take care of her baby. Luckily she overcame that bad period and became more positive.

11. Olivia Cooke

Full name	Olivia Kate Cooke
Date of birth	27 December 1993
Birthplace	Oldham, England
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2012–present

Olivia Cooke, the female lead of the popular TV series House of the Dragon recently, is also a person who has suffered from mental health problems. Starting her acting career at a very young age, Olivia often had to leave her family for work in remote places. This made the young girl feel lonely and miss her family very much.

The peak of Olivia Cooke’s depression and breakdown was in 2016 when she had to shoot two movies simultaneously with a busy work schedule. Sadly, Olivia did not share her mental health condition with anyone at the time. However, after returning to London and being close to her family, her mentality has become more open and positive. Currently, she is preparing for season 2 of House of the Dragon, and she is also in the process of filming a movie in the horror genre.

12. Ryan Reynolds

Full name	Ryan Rodney Reynolds
Date of birth	October 23, 1976
Birthplace	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Occupation	Actor, Film Producer, Businessman
Years active	1991–present

Although best known for his portrayal of the savage superhero, Ryan Reynolds struggles with constant stress and anxiety on and off the screen. He has struggled with an anxiety disorder from childhood until adulthood. During the filming of Deadpool, Reynolds had to deal with the stress of constantly working and never sleeping. This also comes from his anxiety when performing the role.

Ryan Reynolds encourages people to have conversations about difficult emotions and share them with family members. This is useful for dealing with common mental health issues.

13. Kendall Jenner

Full name	Kendall Nicole Jenner
Date of birth	November 3, 1995
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Model, Media Personality, Socialite
Years active	2007–present

Kendall Jenner, the most famous and popular model today, also revealed her social anxiety disorder last year. Over the years, this famous star has faced a lot of pressure because of being born into a famous family. Model work required Kendall to keep a slim figure, and every change in her body became the subject of public discussion.

Once upon a time, Kendall faced negative comments about her appearance. This made her anxiety disorder worse. She was hurt and increasingly worried when reading critical comments from the online community. Kendall Jenner has controlled her psychological state by thinking more positively. The female model also gives the advice to make people feel better.

14. Daniel Radcliffe

Full name	Daniel Jacob Radcliffe
Date of birth	23 July 1989
Birthplace	London, England
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1999–present

Daniel Radcliffe, the actor best known for his role as Harry Potter in the series of the same name, was diagnosed with dyspraxia. This common neurological disease makes it challenging to perform sequential actions. This disease makes Daniel very tired even when doing the simplest daily tasks.

However, it is this dyspraxia that brings luck to Daniel Radcliffe because it is the driving force for him to enter the acting career. The actor was allowed to audition for the role after his mother suggested that he needed more confidence. And his role in Harry Potter helped Daniel Radcliffe shine and achieve many successes in his career.

15. Selena Gomez

Full name	Selena Marie Gomez
Date of birth	July 22, 1992
Birthplace	Singer, Actress, Producer
Occupation	Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S.
Years active	2002–present

Singer and actress Selena Gomez is also a mental health advocate, as she has been outspoken about her struggles with mental illness. In 2020, Selena was diagnosed with bipolar disorder with symptoms like depression, anxiety, and burnout.

Fortunately for Selena Gomez, she has learned to manage her symptoms of mental illness by stopping using social media in conjunction with therapy and medication. She shared her story in the hope of helping other people with mental illness feel less alone and find the help they need. Selena also hopes that everyone has access to mental health support services.

16. Kristen Stewart

Full name	Kristen Jaymes Stewart
Date of birth	April 9, 1990
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1999–present

Celebrities tend to talk about mental illnesses and the difficulties they face these days, and Kristen Stewart is one of them. She had an open discussion about her anxiety disorder. Kristen says she used to have intense worries, even panic attacks, when they kept popping up and controlling her thoughts. That made her even more tired, and she chose to distance herself from everyone around her.

The symptoms of an anxiety disorder made Kristen Stewart extremely tired and miserable for a long time. But Kristen is not alone because many people in the world are also struggling with this disease. Now, she can deal with anxiety and has become more assertive.

17. Adele

Full name	Adele Laurie Blue Adkins
Date of birth	5 May 1988
Birthplace	Tottenham, London, England
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Years active	2006–present

Adele is a globally famous British singer-songwriter. People possess a powerful and distinctive voice and mention her name with the nickname “Nightingale of England.” Adele once shared in an interview that she suffered from postpartum depression after giving birth to her son. The symptoms of this depression were severe, and it made her feel scared.

Adele admits that she hasn’t taken any medication to treat her depression. She also doesn’t tell anyone about her mental health. Adele further revealed that she has four friends with similar expressions, and sadly everyone is too embarrassed to talk about it. Thankfully, Adele has now overcome her illness and leads a more active life.

18. Lady Gaga

Full name	Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
Date of birth	March 28, 1986
Birthplace	New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Singer-songwriter, Actress
Years active	2001–present

Not only is she a famous singer and actress, but Lada Gaga is also a celebrity mental health advocate. She has been very open about post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, and the psychological damage of sexual assault. Lady Gaga suffered from severe body pain, anxiety, and depression. She had to take medication to help control her symptoms.

In 2012, Lada Gaga founded the Born This Way Foundation to encourage youth conversations about mental health. Her organization has also provided resources for people struggling with this issue. For Lada Gaga, mental illness is not something to be ashamed of, and it’s important to know that there is hope and a chance for recovery.

19. Miley Cyrus

Full name	Destiny Hope Cyrus
Date of birth	November 23, 1992
Birthplace	Franklin, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupation	Singer-songwriter, Actress
Years active	2001–present

Everyone thinks Miley Cyrus is a happy girl when she is a famous singer with all the glory and fame, but few people know that she also has times of stagnation and depression. She would lock herself in her room for a while and never leave the house. Miley Cyrus is said to have self-harming behaviors. This is a very dangerous expression when she falls into severe depression.

Luckily for Miley, her father was a massive source of motivation to help her come out of those dark times. Now, she feels she needs to share everything with everyone and is no longer afraid to ask for help. Miley Cyrus has battled depression, which has helped her overcome all the negativity. By helping herself, she also helps others by motivating and encouraging them to speak up about their mental health.

20. Michelle Williams

Full name	Tenitra Michelle Williams
Date of birth	July 23, 1979
Birthplace	Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Years active	1999–present

Known as a one-time member of the hit girl group Destiny’s Child, singer Michelle Williams has built a successful solo singing career. Although her solo career has been growing steadily over the years, Williams unexpectedly decided to enter a psychiatric hospital to treat depression in 2018. Though she was happy with a successful career and a stable life, it turns out that Michelle Williams is battling long-standing depression.

Williams shared with the public on social media that she has participated in activities to raise awareness about mental illnesses. She also wishes to help people realize when it’s time to seek help to overcome illness. Michelle Williams is now out of her depression and becoming confident, happy, and healthy.

21. Chrissy Teigen

Full name	Christine Diane Teigen
Date of birth	November 30, 1985
Birthplace	Delta, Utah, U.S.
Occupation	Model, Television personality, Executive Producer, Author
Years active	2006–present

Chrissy Teigen is a successful model and TV presenter. She is also known as the wife of legendary artist John Legend. In an essay in Glamor magazine, Chrissy Teigen revealed that she suffered from postpartum depression. Despite having everything she needed, Teigen still felt unhappy and unhappy. She had a time when she couldn’t control her emotions.

During times of depression, Chrissy Teigen often feels selfish and irritable and becomes very odd. She also did not tell the people around her that she was in trouble. Teigen then spoke out because she wanted people to know that postpartum depression can happen to anyone. She doesn’t want people who have it to feel ashamed or lonely when they can’t get help.

22. Dakota Johnson

Full name	Dakota Mayi Johnson
Date of birth	October 4, 1989
Birthplace	Austin, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1999–present

Few people know that Dakota Johnson, famous for the series Fifty Shades of Gray, suffered from depression since she was a teenager. The actress said she developed symptoms of an anxiety disorder at the age of 15. At one point, Dakota had a bad time when she had trouble sleeping, and her mind was not clear. She took the job to forget the negative thoughts in her head.

In addition to depression, Dakota Johnson also suffers from anxiety disorders. Dakota always feels anxious, but the worst is at the auditions and auditions. The actress shared that there were times when she couldn’t even talk and didn’t give any suggestions to anyone in the film crew. Until now, Dakota Johnson still has to continue psychotherapy.

23. Emma Stone

Full name	Emily Jean Stone
Date of birth	November 6, 1988
Birthplace	Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2004–present

Emma Stone is Hollywood’s most sought-after actress. During the movie Battle of the Sexes promotion, she confessed to the depression that had haunted her since childhood. Emma once shared on a TV show that she was an anxious and scared child.

Thanks to psychotherapy, Emma Stone’s mental health is much better now. She has to live with and battle depression, as it can flare up violently at different times in her life. Emma Stone compares that time to “walking through a dark tunnel with no way out. Fortunately, she has come out of that darkness and is more active. The members also participate in the non-profit Child Mind Institute campaign, which specializes in supporting children with mental illness.

24. Ellen DeGeneres

Full name	Ellen Lee DeGeneres
Date of birth	January 26, 1958
Birthplace	Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up Television, Film, Books
Years active	1978–present

As a famous comedian and TV presenter, Ellen DeGeneres had to go through one of the darkest times of her life. In 1997, DeGeneres officially declared himself gay. However, soon after, she had to go through a state of depression because she was too shocked by the reaction of the public and public opinion.

During that time, Ellen DeGeneres withdrew from the world of showbiz, stopped acting, and stopped hosting TV shows. However, DeGeneres still got up and gradually regained his form and influence.

25. Nicki Minaj

Full name	Onika Tanya Maraj
Date of birth	December 8, 1982
Birthplace	Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Occupation	Rapper, Singer-songwriter, Actress, Radio personality
Years active	2004–present

Nicki Minaj, one of the most famous female rappers today, once revealed that she has a mental illness. In 2011, in an interview with Cosmopolitan, Nicki told how she had had suicidal thoughts at the beginning of her career.

It was a tough time when Nicki Minaj had to try to enter the music industry. She became depressed when she repeatedly encountered failures in her career and life. Fortunately, her mental health improved after she achieved some success in her rapper career.

26. Ellie Goulding

Full name	Elena Jane Goulding
Date of birth	30 December 1986
Birthplace	Hereford, England
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Years active	2009–present

Ellie Goulding is an incredibly talented and beautiful singer. She is one of the British representatives making a solid impression in the fastidious North American music market. Despite their success, these talented female singers have had to deal with mental health problems since childhood. Goulding was abandoned by her father when she was only five years old, which had a violent impact on her spiritual life for a long time.

Currently, Ellie Goulding also has to deal with the paralyzing fear that comes with an anxiety disorder. There was a time when she had a mental breakdown and couldn’t leave the house. However, the female singer overcame that difficult time and became a world-class pop diva.

27. Zayn Malik

Full name	Zain Javadd Malik
Date of birth	12 January 199
Birthplace	Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
Occupation	Singer
Years active	2010–present

Zayn Malik, a former member of the famous group One Direction, also had a psychological disorder. In his autobiography, Zayn said he suffered from an eating disorder and suffered catastrophic weight loss during the peak days of his career.

Zayn Malik also had to battle social anxiety disorder when there were constant worries. Although he loves his job and always wants to perform, Zayn fears no one will listen to him. Now, Zayn Malik has overcome those negative barriers to become a true singer with many achievements in his music career. 

28. Zendaya

Full name	Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman
Date of birth	September 1, 1996
Birthplace	Oakland, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, Singer
Years active	2009–present

Behind the brilliant success of her acting career, the famous actress, singer and model Zendaya has also struggled with an anxiety disorder. The illness stemmed from a bad experience when she performed live on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2013.

Zendaya has been very outspoken about prioritizing her mental health. She also mentioned how the pandemic had affected people’s happiness and mental health. The actress also revealed that she had attended therapy and was recommended suitable therapies. She encourages those who can afford to go to therapy to do it because it improves our mental health significantly.

29. Lena Dunham

Full name	Lena Dunham
Date of birth	May 13, 1986
Birthplace	New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Writer, Director, Actress, Producer
Years active	2006–present

Lena Dunham is also a very open person about her mental health. She has been diagnosed with depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychosis, and anxiety disorders. Lena thinks our strange thoughts are the way this disease exists.

Lena Dunham has sent a message encouraging all who suffer from mental illnesses like her. She encourages them to exercise to improve both their physical and mental health.

30. Kristen Bell

Full name	Kristen Anne Bell
Date of birth	July 18, 1980
Birthplace	Huntington Woods, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, singer
Years active	1992–present

Actress Kristen Bell chose social media as a tool for her to share about her mental health. Kristen has battled anxiety and depression since childhood, but she is lucky to have a supportive mother who takes good care of her.

When she was 18, Kristen’s mother advised her to see a doctor for treatment. Since then, she has been treating depression and anxiety by taking anti-depressants. The actress still maintains taking medication to control her mental illness.

31. Demi Lovato

Full name	Demetria Devonne Lovato
Date of birth	August 20, 1992
Birthplace	Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Occupation	Singer-songwriter, Actress
Years active	2002–present

Singer-songwriter Demi Lovato was once diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This condition causes a person’s mood to fluctuate from high emotions, followed by episodes of intense depression. It was difficult for Demi as they had already suffered from eating disorders and substance dependence.

Demi Lovato is also open about dealing with their depression. The disease has also led to other types of mental illness. However, in the past few years, Demi Lovato has begun to learn how to live a healthy life by exercising regularly and following their doctor’s instructions. They have also become advocates and voices for mental health-related illnesses.

32. Camila Cabello 

Full name	Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao
Date of birth	March 3, 1997
Birthplace	Cojímar, Havana, Cuba
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Years active	2012–present

Few people know that Camila Cabello, the singer famous for the hit Havana, is a person who has struggled with mental illness for a while. She struggled with feelings of anxiety and fear of disability. Unfortunately, Camila is afraid to seek help from those around her because of her shame and fear of what others might think.

During the pandemic, Camila Cabello began therapy. Since then, she has become more open about her struggle with an anxiety disorder. Camila’s anxiety manifests as obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. This syndrome has affected both her physical and mental health for a long time. Through applying cognitive behavioral therapy combined with meditation, Camila Cabello has become more confident and optimistic.

33. Kerry Washington

Full name	Kerry Marisa Washington
Date of birth	January 31, 1977
Birthplace	New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1994–present

Actress Kerry Washington once surprised the public when she talked about the horror of depression. This mental illness has caused her many problems with both her mental and physical health. Kerry often abuses food when facing psychological problems. She ate a lot and even ate until she couldn’t eat anymore.

Kerry Washington hid her unusual actions and felt sad, lonely, and ashamed. After that, she had treatment with a dietician. Kerry learned to meditate to balance her mind and learn to love herself and her body more. Thanks to a healthy lifestyle, she no longer struggles with depression-like she used to.

34. Michael Phelps

Full name	Michael Fred Phelps II
Date of birth	June 30, 1985
Birthplace	Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Occupation	Swimmer

Michael Phelps is a famous American athlete who has achieved many gold medals thanks to his excellent swimming ability. Before becoming famous, Phelps struggled with his mental health condition as a child. As a child, he was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and continues to struggle with mental health symptoms as an adult.

For many years after the Olympics in Athens, Michael Phelps suffered from depression and anxiety disorder. He had suicidal thoughts and also struggled with substance use. In 2014, Phelps began therapy in an inpatient mental health center. Since then, he began to feel that his life had changed. In 2018, Michael Phelps teamed up with Talkspace to launch the Permission Slip campaign to inspire others to speak out about their mental health struggles. Phelps has used her influence to spread mental health awareness and give others hope for healing.

35. Carrie Fisher

Full name	Carrie Frances Fisher
Date of birth	October 21, 1956
Birthplace	Burbank, California, U.S.
Died	December 27, 2016
Occupation	Actress, Writer, Script doctor, Mmental health activist
Years active	1973–2016

Carrie Fisher, the actress best known for her role as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” series, also battled bipolar disorder. Experiencing a teenager with many ups and downs, Fisher soon fell into alcoholism and drug abuse. At the age of 20, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. At the time, however, Fisher didn’t believe the doctor.

Then, gradually, Carrie Fisher accepted that she was mentally ill and received treatment from a doctor. The actress has gradually stabilized her condition and achieved much success. She even became a famous writer with best-selling books written during her treatment.

36. Bruce Springsteen

Full name	Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen
Date of birth	September 23, 1949
Birthplace	Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation	Singer-songwriter, Musician
Years active	1964–present

Bruce Springsteen is an American singer known as a rock n roll genius. In 2017, in his book Born to Run, Springsteen wrote about his struggle with depression. As a child, depression caused him to become ashamed of himself. He considers himself to have come close to suffering from mental illness, knowing that his mental health is not entirely healthy.

Bruce Springsteen has dealt with mental illness a lot over the years. He is taking a variety of medications to stabilize and control his symptoms. In his concerts, Bruce Springsteen always performs with enthusiasm and energy. He believes this has helped him become more confident and fight the inherent depression.

37. Catherine Zeta-Jones

Full name	Catherine Zeta-Jones
Date of birth	25 September 1969
Birthplace	Swansea, Wales
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1981–present

Catherine Zeta-Jones is an actress who was once called the most beautiful beauty in the world. Famous for always smiling on the red carpet, so many people don’t know she once had to battle bipolar disorder after a long period of depression. Catherine has this disease because she had a stressful year because of her husband’s health when Michael Douglas had cervical cancer and had to undergo many rounds of chemotherapy.

When she realized her mental health was deteriorating, Catherine Zeta-Jones turned to doctors for help. Fortunately, she found a cure for her illness. Catherine tried to live positively and stay away from negatives that can harm the psyche. She is an example of resilience and determination to fight mental illness.

38. Dan Reynolds

Full name	Daniel Coulter Reynolds
Date of birth	July 14, 1987
Birthplace	Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Years active	2008–present

Dan Reynolds is a male singer known to the public as one of the members of the famous group Imagine Dragons. However, despite his popularity and success in his music career, Dan Reynolds went through a period of depression when he suffered from depression. In 2012, he was honest about his mental health condition and battle with it.

Dan Reynolds shared that he felt so empty despite having everything he wanted. Dan has been motivated and made positive changes by being a husband and father. He feels he needs to reevaluate his life and find happiness in his mind.

39. Amanda Bynes

Full name	Amanda Laura Bynes
Date of birth	April 3, 1986
Birthplace	Thousand Oaks, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress

Amanda Bynes is an actress who rose to fame after her role in the sketch comedy series Nickelodeon. She also has her own TV show called The Amanda Show. Despite having a promising career start, Bynes got into trouble due to mental illness.

In the past, Amanda Bynes has also battled mental illness and substance abuse. She then began to behave and behave strangely. Those around him have also helped Bynes because of his mental health difficulties. She is a testament to the fact that mental illness can be beyond one’s control but can always be overcome with the help of loved ones.

40. Sarah Silverman

Full name	Sarah Kate Silverman
Date of birth	December 1, 1970
Birthplace	Bedford, New Hampshire, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up Film, Television, Radio
Years active	1992–present

As a comedian, Sarah Silverman has also spoken openly about her lifelong battle over mental health and drug use. For years, she used drugs like Xanax, Klonopin, and Zoloft to treat her depression.

Not only taking medication, but Sarah Silverman also battled her depression positively. She spreads those positivity to people suffering from the same disease as her. Silverman believes that sweet and positive things are all around us, no matter how small. For her, hard times and depression will pass because this is life, and we are only in the process of experiencing life.

41. Lili Reinhart

Full name	Lili Pauline Reinhart
Date of birth	September 13, 1996
Birthplace	Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2010–present

Lili Reinhart is an Ohio actress. She became a global star when she played Betty Cooper in the CW series Riverdale in 2017. Famous from a very young age, Reinhart had to spend time with a mental crisis at the age of 18.

Lili Reinhart shared that she had a lot of worries. She spent almost five months in her bedroom worrying and waiting for her next audition. It was the most painful period of Reinhart’s life. Her anxiety got so bad that she had to continue to quit her job because of her lack of physical health. Lili Reinhart thinks these are obstacles in her life that she must overcome. Thanks to the love and support of family and friends, she overcame everything and successfully embraced her acting career.

42. Donny Osmond

Full name	Donald Clark Osmond
Date of birth	December 9, 1957
Birthplace	Ogden, Utah, U.S.
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Television host, Dancer
Years active	1963–present

Donny Osmond is an American singer, actor, dancer,  television presenter, and former teen idol. He owned a series of top hits and albums when he started his solo career in the 1970s. Behind the glory of his fame, however, Osmond suffered from social anxiety disorder and has been fighting with it since I was a kid.

Since 2004, Donny Osmond has been an honorary member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. He hopes that people with the same disease as him can get help. Osmond also wants to let them know that they are not alone and there is always support from the community.

43. Jared Padalecki

Full name	Jared Tristan Padalecki
Date of birth	July 19, 1982
Birthplace	San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1999–present

Jared Padalecki, Gilmore Girls star, is also a testament to the battle with many mental illnesses. He has struggled with addiction, depression, and mental illness. Jared also had suicidal thoughts because of the above diseases’ effects.

Despite his career achievements and being loved by many, Jared Padalecki still suffers from depression. He thinks it’s not just people who don’t fit in with society who struggle with depression, but people like him who have a lot of friends, are loved by fans and are satisfied with work who can also suffer from depression and this disease. He awakens people’s awareness that mental health problems can happen to anyone and anywhere, and it doesn’t matter if you’re famous or not.

44. Olivia Munn

Full name	Lisa Olivia Munn
Date of birth	July 3, 1980
Birthplace	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1999–present

Olivia Munn is a Chinese-born actress. She was also diagnosed with an anxiety and impulse control disorder at the age of 26. She often feels nervous when standing in front of a crowd, and she pulls her own eyelashes every time she does.

In addition, Olivia Munn also suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). When she had to grow up in a situation where she had to move a lot with her family, and this also greatly affected her growth. Out of feelings of need for security, Olivia Munn gradually developed OCD. Fortunately, she went to treatment to eliminate the mental illnesses and symptoms above.

45. Halle Berry

Full name	Maria Halle Berry
Date of birth	August 14, 1966
Birthplace	Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1989–present

Halle Berry is a former model who is currently active as an actress. She has won many significant awards, such as Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and SAG,…

Halle Berry also went through periods of depression and breakdown. After the end of her first marriage, she was so depressed that she tried to commit suicide. Fortunately, she was able to stop that foolish idea in time. Halle had to find a psychologist to be able to balance her life. She believes that she must find peace to live a happy life.

46. Camila Mendes

Full name	Camila Carraro Mendes
Date of birth	June 29, 1994
Birthplace	Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, Singer
Years active	2016–present

Camila Mendes is an actress famous for the hit TV show Riverdale. Behind the success of this series, Camila has also spent years battling an eating disorder. Her syndrome worsened while she was filming the first season of Riverdale.

After that, Camila Mendes began her therapy. Camila attributed her mental illness to her difficulties adjusting to the entertainment industry. Faced with those pressures, she barely has time for herself, not to mention family and friends. So, to improve her mental health, Camila Mendes has spent more time focusing on herself and the loved ones around her.

47. Glenn Close

Full name	Glenn Close
Date of birth	March 19, 1947
Birthplace	Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1974–present

Glenn Close is a veteran artist who has won an Emmy Award, a Tony Award, and a Golden Globe Award. In addition to her many years of success in the entertainment industry, she is also a propagandist and advocates for mental health awareness. Living in a family with loved ones with mental illness, Close has changed how we talk about mental health.

In 2009, Glenn Close, along with his sister Jessie and grandson Calen (also mentally ill), founded a non-profit organization to raise awareness and support people about mental illness in the community. Close’s organization has organized youth outreach programs encouraging conversations about their mental health.

48. Yungblud

Full name	Dominic Richard Harrison
Date of birth	5 August 1997
Birthplace	Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Actor
Years active	2017–present

Yungblud is a musician who has been growing in popularity in recent years. He also advocates for the LGBTQ community and regularly speaks out for mental health. In 2019, Yungblud revealed his struggle with mental illness for the first time. He shared that he once had suicidal thoughts to try to find the meaning of his life. However, he managed to fight the disease and inspired many people with the same mental illness as him.

Yungblud has used his music to help people struggling with mental illness like himself. In 2020, he dedicated a music video to everyone experiencing mental health issues. As a celebrity, Yungblud has also used his influence to propagate and create public awareness about those struggling in silence.

49. Gina Rodriguez

Full name	Gina Alexis Rodriguez
Date of birth	July 30, 1984
Birthplace	Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2004–present

At an event specializing in mental health, actress Gina Rodriguez once shared her thoughts about taking her own life when she had a mental illness. She first experienced depression when she was 16 years old. At that time, Rodriguez had to face the heavy pressures of success and failure. She used to have thoughts of self-loathing, and she began to have thoughts that things would get better when she disappeared.

Later, Gina Rodriguez became more empathetic toward herself. She shared her story on social media and wrote that she accepted herself and felt more accessible. Currently, the actress has controlled her mental health.

50. Jon Hamm

Full name	Jonathan Daniel Hamm
Date of birth	March 10, 1971
Birthplace	St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1996–present

For some people with depression, taking medication is a very difficult decision. Still, actor Jon Hamm overcame the shame and brought his depression under control with medication. He says this has given him a perspective to get out of his own spiral.

Before that, Jon Hamm had battled with severe depression. Hamm got angry quickly when he was in college and became very rude after his father passed away. He said that both friends and family had helped him a lot. Jon Hamm seems to have found a way to combat these symptoms by taking medication prescribed by his doctor.