Celebs With Tourettes Syndrome

1. Seth Rogan

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The well-known actor has spoken publicly about his "mild form" of tourettes syndrome and how it “demonstrates in tremor”. 

He's chosen to speak out about it to raise awareness of  how symptoms can be completely different in people. Tourettes runs in his family.

2. Billie Eillish

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The talented American singer confirmed to her fan based that she suffered wit Tourettes syndrome since a young age. She also stated that she has Synesthesia. Billie chose to speak out after taking a number of medical assessments but did not want her to be defined by her 'illness'.

3. Lewis Capaldi

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Scottish singer, Lewis Capaldi revealed back in September 2022 that he had been diagnosed with Tourettes syndrome and that he wanted it to be public "because I didn't want people to think I was taking cocaine or something"

- he has since explained that performing makes his symptoms worse.

4. James Durbin

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Lead vocalist of heavy metal band Quiet Riot, James Durbin was medically identified with Tourette syndrome and Asperger disorder. You may remember him from his American Idol audition where he spoke about his father, who died of a heroin overdose when James was nine.

5. David Beckham

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One of England's most famous sports men ever suffers with Tourettes syndrome, which manifests as OCD. Many people don't actually know this about the ex-England, Manchester United and Los Angeles Galaxy soccer player. He found out as he got a little older.

6. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

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Retired professional basketball player, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was diagnosed with Tourettes when he was 17-years-old. After failing fourth grade, he was allocated in remedial education lessons but overcame his struggles and became a hugely successful basketball star for Gulfport High School.

7. Jack Osbourne

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During his early years of childhood, Jack identified with Tourette's syndrome and has ben candid about how the disorder has impacted his personal and professional life. After evolving into a public figure when his family featured of "The Osbournes", he decided to raise help decrease negative perception about the disorder.

8. Lele Pons

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Venezualan YouTuber, actress and musician, Lele Pons rose to fame on Vine before the app shut down in 2017. She was the most followed woman on there with 11.5 million followers before making comedy skits on Youtube. She's since co-written a book and appeared in films, TV shows and music videos.

9. Jessica Thom

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British theatre director, Jessica Thom created 'Touretteshero', which was about an alter0ego and initiative designed to raise awareness of Tourette's disorder which she was diagnosed with in her early twenties. The show received widespread praise around the world.

10. David Begnaud

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American journalist and news reported, David Begnaud works for CBS News and is primarily located in NYC as the CBS Mornings Lead National Reporter. After being diagnosed with Tourette's disorder, he's overcome any issues the were thrown his way to become the success story he is.

11. Howie Mandel

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Howie was recognized to have Tourette's when he was a child and has been candid about how the disorder has impacted both his professional and personal life. He's achieved greatness as a comedian, TV personality and actor through the years.

12. Jamie Grace Harper

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Jamie Grace Harper is unique in her own way, she is the only artist in the world with Tourette's syndrome, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, echolalia, chronic anxiety and a Grammy nomination. Her songs have peaked on the Christian music charts and music videos have been watched over 8.5 million times on YouTube.

13. Tim Howard

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Regardless of the difficulties faced with having Tourette's, Tim Howard managed to become a professional footballer, serving as goalkeeper for the United States national team and many other clubs. Howard has spoken publicly about how the disorder affected his day to day life, as well as on the football pitch.

14. Dan Aykroyd

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Aykroyd became a famous comedian, actor and playwright, most famous for his work on "Saturday Night Live" and "Blues Brother's" films. He was diagnosed with the disorder when he was younger and never let it impact his personal or professional life too much but like anyone suffering with the disorder - it did take it's toll at times which he has spoken about.

15. Joseph Lewis Black

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English Drag Queen, Joseph Lewis Black appeared on RuPaul's Drag Race UK on Season 2. He was voted out first and fifth before being brought back on episode five. He's publicly admitted that he lives with Tourette's and struggles each and every day.

16. Michael Charles Johnston

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Michael Johnston used to play baseball and became the second person with Tourette disorder to play in Professional Baseball, following Jim Eisenreich. The famous ball thrower spoke out publicly about how the disorder has affected him through the years.

17. Jim Eisenrich

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Unfortunately for this talented baseball player, Jim's Tourette's got worse the older he got. Eisenrich received taunts from fans and was sadly forced to withdraw from games because of his uncontrollable shaking and short breath. He willfully stepped down to receive care.

18. Basshunter

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Swedish DJ, Basshunter describes himself as a spontaneous person with a softer side. After appearing of British reality TV show Celebrity Big Brother he spoke out publicly about being diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome and how he's overcome struggles.

19. Tobias Picker

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American lyricist, pianist and music director, Tobias Picker suffers with Tourette syndrome and has stated that his music contains "tourettic" aspects. He also participated in a BBC TV documentary named Mad But Glad, which explores to connection between Tourette's and art.

20. Kleerup

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Andreas Kleerup is a Swedish electro-pop artist who is medically identified with attention hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Tourette disorder. He's spoken out about how he has also suffered with depression for a long time and tried to commit suicide in 2009.

21. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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One of the greatest music writers of all time, suffered with Tourette's disorder. He exhibited spasms and obsessive behaviour, both symptoms of the impairment. Mozart wrote over 600 pieces and is one of the most widely recognised contemporary artists of all time.

22. Howard Hughes

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Howard Hughes is a multimillionaire entrepreneur, engineer, pilot and movie director who suffered with obsessive-compulsive disorder. His eccentricities were displayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Aviator - he would do many things, one of which being arranging the proportion of his peas to fantasizing over fine details.

23. Sweet Anita

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Youtuber and Twitch streamer, Anita was medically identified with Tourette's disorder at the age of 27 and suffers with unusualy side effects like coprolalia. The signs started showing in her teens and she could only attend a traditional school for a year due to her tremors.

24. Stephen Wallace

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The motor racer is known for her win during the 1989 Winston Cup championships and is the newphew of NASCAR drivers Kenny and Mike Wallace. He was diagnosed with Tourettes disorder in his teens but still managed to live life to the fullest.

25. Jumaane D. Williams

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American advocate and political figure has ben a representative of the New York City council since 2019. He's a liberal self described nontotalitarian extremist who stepped down to become Attorney General of New York during the COVID-19 pandemic.

26. Dylan Brady

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Dylan formed The Brady Brothers with his twin brother, Cody, referencing Bruno Mars and Jason Mraz for their successful careers. He was appointed a Youth Ambassador for the Tourette Syndrome Association after being diagnosed with the disorder as a high school freshman.

27. Pete Bennett

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Pete Bennett rose to fame when he appeared on Big Brother in 2006. The TV star was sadly harassed after appearing on the show, he reportedly said he was depressed about having Tourette's and decided he wanted to raise awareness about the disorder.

28. Jeffrey Koterba

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American editorial cartoonist, Koterba, has Tourette disorder and was struck by lightening in high school. He became a successful cartoonist from 1989 to 2000 for the Omaha World-Herald and his work was promoted right across the country to over 850 newspapers.

29. Scarlett Moffatt

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Scarlett rose to fame after appearing on British TV show, Gogglebox, before winning I'm A Celebrity in 2016. Scarlett went on to become a successful TV host. Since being a child, she has suffered with facial twitches and was diagnosed with Tourette's about two years ago.

30. Eric Bernotas

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The retired American skeleton racer ended his career after an injury in 2009 after winning multiple US national skeleton championships. He's admitted to suffering with alcohol addiction and depression and also suffers with Tourette's disorder.

31. Howard Ahmanson Jr.

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Howard Ahmanson Jr. is the son of a famous name in the world of the arts, and he's the heir of a very hefty banking fortune! He's also involved in a lot of organizations and initiatives, putting his wealth to good purpose. Howard lives with Tourette's, but hasn't let that stop him continuing his father's legacy.

32. Dash Mihok

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Famous actor Dash Mihok, who has been in films like I Am Legend, Romeo + Juliet and TV show Ray Donovan, was diagnosed with Tourette's when he was six years old. One of the reasons he wanted to become an actor was because of his experience having to conceal the syndrome.

33. Ruth O. Ojadi

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Ruth is a British singer and composer, and she's also appeared in a British TV show that explored the world of Tourette's: "Tourette's: I Swear I Can Sing". She's also appeared on the British TV show 'The Undateables', which gives exposure to people struggling with different conditions like Tourette's in the dating world.

34. James Michael Eisenreich

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James Michael Eisenreich became a member of the Minnesota Twins baseball team back in the 80s, but as his Tourette's Syndrome got worse as he grew older, it began to affect his ability to play - and, worse, bullying fans would taunt him when he struggled on the pitch. But he didn't let that stop him - he came back years later to excel in major league baseball!

35. David Wragg

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David Wragg turned to performing after he was diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome, to make the condition his main focus for his material. He used comedy to make people better understand the disorder, and even created his own one man show about the syndrome.

36. Nick van Bloss

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Nick van Bloss is a British writer and pianist within the world of classical music, and he studied at the Royal College of Music in London. He began with tremors at the age of 7, but he had a harrowing life of not understanding what was happening to him until he had an official diagnosis of Tourette's at the age of 21!

37. Craig Harris Carton

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Craig Harris Carton hails from the US, where he is a well-known radio and TV persona. He co-hosts a radio show called the Carton and Roberts commentator radio talk show in New York City. He also presents the Carton show on Fox Sports. He was in his 30s when he was diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome.

38. Caspar Richard George Lee

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Also known as Caspar Lee, you might recognize him if you're a van of vloggers. Caspar is a British-South African vlogger, and successful enough to have bagged a place on Forbes' 30 Under 30. He was quite young when he found out that he had Tourette's Syndrome, but it hasn't stood in the way of his career.

39. Christopher John Crewther

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Christopher John Crewther is a famous face in the world of Australian politics, a member of different parties before being voted into parliament. He was diagnosed with having Tourette's Syndrome in his early 20s, and he's also the trustee of the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia.

40. Andreas Andresen Haukeland

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Also known as TIX, this Norwegian singer actually represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest back in 2021 - you might recognize him in you're a fan! His stage name, TIX, actually comes from being bullied for having Tourette's as a child, when people would call him 'Tics'.

41. Brad Cohen

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Brad Cohen began as a teacher who made a famous name for himself after he spoke openly about living with Tourette's Syndrome. He's now a life coach, educator and writer based in the US, and he even wrote a novel to explain his experience growing up with the syndrome.

42. Marc Elliot

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Marc Elliot is a famous writer from the US, who is also connected with the 'cult' NXIVM, which is no longer in operation after once being a 'personality' improvement company dealing in seminars and videos. Elliot has said that dealing with the cult helped him to deal with his Tourette's.

43. Mort Klein

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Mort Klein is a famous American economist, and has been voted one of the top 5 Jewish figures to be prominent in the United States. He also has Tourette's Syndrome, but that hasn't stopped him being a published scholar as well as a public speaking professor at a university.

44. Michael Wolff

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Michael Wolff is a famous jazz musician, as well as a recording producer, and he's also suffered with Tourette's Syndrome from childhood. He's had both vocal and movement tremors that he's worked to try and hide, and didn't actually know he had Tourette's until he was in his 30s.

45. Rodney Marks

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Rodney Marks is a famous name steeped in mystery - yes, he was a man with Tourette's, and he was also an Australian astrophysicist who was poisoned during his work in Antarctica. The case remains unsolved regarding how Rodney was poisoned with methanol, as it was ruled not a suicide.

46. Adam Kemp

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Adam Kemp is a famous basketball player from the United States, and he's another celeb who suffers with Tourette's Syndrome. He attended college where he earned his degree, and he was 10 years old when he found out he has Tourette's. He still has motor tremors as a regular occurrence.

47. Caleb Bonham

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Caleb Bonham is an entrepreneur and TV host, most famous for his role as a regular Fox News presenter in the US. He also owns his own company, and has spoken openly about how Tourette's has affected both his personal and his professional life. He also survived the devastating Amtrak train accident.

48. Did you know that every person has unique tics?

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With all these celebs coping with Tourette's Syndrome, did you know that none of them will have the exact same tics? Every tic to a person with this syndrome will be unique to them. While a lot of tics can be very similar, they will be completely unique to that individual.

49. And those tics can completely change over your life

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Not only that, but a person with Tourette's may have different tics throughout their lifetime. The tics that they have when they're in their teenage years may be completely different to the ones they have in adulthood. Not only that, they can change in how obvious or severe they are.

50. There's no cure and no treatment

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The reality is that there is no cure or treatment for Tourette's Syndrome, and there isn't even any direct treatment to control or lessen tics in a person. People can find their own ways of lessening their tics and dealing with the condition, but from a medical standpoint, it's a lifelong situation.