The Most Shocking Celebrity Illnesses That You Didn’t Know About

Kim Kardashian: Psoriasis

(Image Source/ fanpage)Kim Kardashian is one of the most followed and prominent women in the media today. So, people were grateful when she opened up about having psoriasis which is a skin condition that can make your skin red, itchy and flaky. At first, she was completely panicked about the condition, but she then accepted it and now does not try and hide it.

Denzel Washington - Permanently Crooked Finger

Image Source: redditDenzel Washington, the 62-year-old hard man and perennial heart throb, does not come without flaws. The two-time Academy Award winner's right hand has a damaged pinky finger from playing sports as a kid. Because of the severity of the injury, Washington decided to discuss his crooked finger openly.

Mark Wahlberg - Third Nipple

Image Source: dailymailLily Allen isn't the only famous person who was born with a third nipple. As you can see in the photo above, the former Marky Mark is a member of the exclusive trip-nip club, with Allen, Zac Efron, and Tilda Swinton. After eventually confirming the rumour, Wahlberg added, "It's actually the size of an infant's nipple, it didn't expand."

Halle Berry - Sixth Toe

Image Source: dailyfeedHalle Berry, an Academy Award winner and annual top ten most beautiful lady, has long been reported to have a sixth toe. For years, photos of what seems to be an additional toe next to her pinky toe have been circulating on the Internet. Polydactyly refers to the presence of an additional toe or finger.

Vincent Vaughn - Missing His Thumb

Image Source: lifeandstyleVaughn was 17 years old when he was involved in an automobile accident, escaping with his life but not all of his bodily parts. The end of Vaughn's thumb was severed in the collision. The event wrecked the future comedian's dreams of becoming a professional athlete.

Ashton Kutcher - Webbed Toes

Image Source: pinterestAshton Kutcher is one of the biggest heartthrobs in Hollywood. You'll have seen him in multiple blockbuster movies...what you may not have seen are his web toes. He's proof that nobody is perfect - not that there is anything wrong with having webbed toes. And it's not something that bothers Kutcher at all. In fact, he enjoys getting them out on national TV sometimes.

Selena Gomez: Lupus

(Image Source/ SkyNews)Selena Gomez has an auto-immune illness called Lupus which a serious condition leading to many consequences. She even had to have chemotherapy for it. And, she needed a kidney transplant which was donated to her by her friend Francia Raisa back in 2017.

Kesha - Born With A Tail

Image Source: newsWhen it comes to Kesha, the strange doesn't end with her allegations of having sex with a ghost. She does, after all, have her own celebrity deformity. Kesha (or Ke$ha, if you prefer) has also claimed that she was born with an extra limb. Kesha revealed to Heat magazine in 2013 that she was born with a tail.

Gigi Hadid: Hashimoto's

(Image Source/ IndianExpress)Chronic Hashimoto's is a thyroid disease which has many side effects such as lack of concentration, fatigue, hair loss and weight gain. For Gigi, she finds that the disease makes her struggle with putting weight on which was something that has bothered her in the past when she had cat walks to do.

Cara Delevingne: Psoriasis

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The famous model Cara Delevingne also suffers from psoriasis. But, it is not something she's ashamed of and she tries to show people that it is nothing to hide. At the 2022 Met Gala event her outfit actually revealed her patches of psoriasis to send the message that you should never be ashamed.

Lady Gaga: Fibromyalgia​

(Image Source/ SkyNews)Fibromyalgia causes terrible pain over the whole body, as well as fatigue and concentration difficulties. Lady Gaga has opened up about her struggles to raise awareness to others going through the same thing. It has meant that she has had to cancel some tours in the past due to the consequences of the illness.

Sia: Graves' Disease

(Image Source/ Pinterest)Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes an overactive thyroid. This is because the immune system attacks the thyroid which causes it to make more hormone than your body requires. It causes her to shake and suffer from weakness and nervousness.

Daisy Ridley: Endometriosis

(Image Source/ TheMighty)Daisy Ridley the Star Wars actress has also publicly spoken about her experience dealing with PCOS and Endometriosis. Not only is it the severe pain she struggles with but also the skin troubles that come with it. It has left her feeling not confident enough to leave the house without makeup on.

Nick Jonas: Diabetes

(Image Source/ AniNews)Nick Jonas has type 1 diabetes, which is not something that stems from his lifestyle. He was diagnosed with the illness at the age of 13 which he found terrifying to deal with. He now wears an insulin pump to help treat his condition and he has also set up a charity to help people in the same position.

Sarah Hyland: Kidney Displasia

(Image Source/ DailyMail)Sarah Hyland has an illness called kidney dysplasia which is a condition where the kidneys do not develop properly whilst in the womb. She was born with multiple health complications and was told she would never have a normal life. She had to have a kidney transplant in 2012 which was donated from her father.

Charlie Sheen: HIV

(Image Source/ FredHutch)Charlie Sheen found out back in 2015 that he had HIV. He spoke about how it was a complete turning point in his life. He was forced to go public with his diagnosis after wanting to keep it a secret. But, he was being blackmailed for money and so in the end Sheen decided to go public.

Michael J Fox: Parkinson's

(Image Source/ TheMirror)Michael J. Fox sadly discovered he had Parkinson at just the age of 29 years old. It is a medical condition where the brain becomes more and more damaged. It is often spotted visibly through shaking which is a common side effect of the illness. Thankfully, he is still at a much better stage than was predicted by his doctors.

Bella Hadid: Lyme Disease

(Image Source/ Gazettasporta)Lyme Disease is caused by a bite from a tick, both Bella Hadid and Yolanda her mother suffer with the illness. It causes long term symptoms if is not detected and treated in its early stages. It can cause joint pain, fatigue an heart problems. It is something she has had to learn to live with the best she can.

Pink: Asthma

Pink suffers with asthma but does not let it affect her life. In fact, she was very vocal about it during the pandemic when she took to Instagram to to tell people she has asthma and is managing to wear two masks. She branded those who weren't wearing them and who were using excuses as 'selfish'.

Halle Berry: Diabetes

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Halle Berry was diagnosed with diabetes in her early 20s, after she fell into a diabetic coma. The incident happened whilst she was filming the television series Living Dolls. Halle has had to manage it ever since and has done so successfully. She does not let this hold her back and her success has proven this.

 Selma Blair: MS

(Image Source/ People)MS is an illness that is caused by the brain and often spinal cord. The illness shows itself in problems relating with vision, limb movements as well as balance. She has spoken about how she falls sometimes and suffers with 'brain fog'. She said she does not know how she will navigate her disability in the future, at the moment she uses this bike to help her.

Lil Wayne: Epilepsy

(Image Source/ youtube)The rapper Lil Wayne suffers from the illness epilepsy, which is a condition that affects the brain. It is commonly known for causing fits or seizures. He said he has had numerous seizures but he does not mention them publicly, he prefers to keep it private.

Venus Williams: Sjogren's syndrome

(Image Source/ AZquotes)Venus Williams is a world wide tennis star. But she does have an autoimmune syndrome named Sjogren's which she made public in in 2011. The condition affects parts of the body that produce fluids, for example tears ducts or saliva glands. This means she is often often left with dry eyes, dry mouth, fatigue and joint pain.

Frankie Muniz: Transient ischemic attacks

(Image Source/ DailyMail)Frankie Muiz, aka the Malcolm in the Middle Star, has an illness called transient ischemic attacks. He has suffered from multiple sports-related concussions as a child and his pursuit of a car-racing career has also caused him trauma. It is these factors combined which doctors thinks have resulted in ischemic attacks/ 'mini strokes'. He has had 15 and he has had brain clots and cannot really recall his Malcolm in the Middle days.

Wendy Williams: Graves' disease

(Image Source/ Peoplesgazette)Wendy Williams has an illness called Graves' disease, an illness we discussed earlier. At first she thought it was menopause, but instead she discovered it was a form of hyperthyroidism. Once she had discovered the real root of the issue she found it much easier to accept and manage.

Carrie Ann Inaba: Sjogren's syndrome

(Image Source/ GoodHouseKeeping)Carrie Ann Inaba has what is called Sjogren's illness - another illness that we have previously seen celebs suffer from. She discussed how some days she could not even make herself a hot drink because she was so exhausted with the crippling fatigue. She has found natural methods such as yoga to help her.

Gina Rodriguez: Hashimoto's disease

(Image Source/ HolaUSA)Gina Rodriguez - the Jane The Virgin star has Hashimoto's disease. Hashimoto's disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. It is a condition that leads to an under-active thyroid, which means it does not function to its proper capacity. Then it impacts the body's energy usage.

Gabrielle Union: Adenomyosis

(Image Source/ Insider)Gabrielle Union has opened up about adenomyosis (which is a chronic illness causing endometrial tissue to grow into the uterine wall) which also causes fertility problems, amongst other things such as heavy and painful periods. She wants to highlight how it is not just a problem with older women but something anybody can suffer from. She has had around 10 miscarriages as a result.

Dan Reynolds: Ankylosing spondylitis

(Image Source/ beingCharles)Dan Reynolds is the Imagine Dragons lead singer, not many people realise he has ankylosing spondylitis - a chronic condition causing joint inflammation. It started when he first felt excruciating back pain and he couldn't get on stage. He couldn't move or even sleep. Finally he was diagnosed - his two siblings also have it.

Sasha Pieters: PCOS

(Image Source/ ABC)Sasha Pieters is well recognised from Pretty Little Liars, but what people don't know is she has PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). She had a lot of difficult symptoms which she could not understand why they were happening. Her diagnosis helped her come to terms with this.

Shania Twain: Lyme disease

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Shania Twain also suffers with Lyme disease since 2017 - as we know Lyme disease can have bad consequences. She was scared that it would not allow her to sing again but she says she has managed to get through it and battle with it so that she can do what she loves best. And, as we see here she gives speeches to those suffering from Lyme disease also.

Morgan Freeman: Fibromyalgia

(Image Source/ DailyExpress)Morgan Freeman, the acting legend, suffers from fibromyalgia which not many people have realised. Fibromyalgia of course causes fatigue and terrible pain. He suffers with pain a lot, and said it's especially bad up and down the arm. He said it get's so bad that it feels excruciating.

Lena Dunham: Endometriosis

(Image Source/ Huffpost)Lena Dunham has struggled severely with Endometriosis. Not only had it had intense physical damage but she also suffers massively confidence wise because of it. She had to go through a complete hysterectomy due to the complications of the illness, a traumatic thing to come to terms when she was so set on becoming a mother.

Molly Mae Hague: Endometriosis

(Image Source/ Her.ie)Molly Mae Hague has recently opened up about her Endometriosis. After years of thinking she was abnormal and having doctor's dismiss her she finally got her diagnosis. Molly suffers from crippling pain and says she cannot do anything for the full week when it's at its worst.

Sam Faiers: Crohn's

(Image Source/ DigitalSpy)Sam Fairs has a condition called Crohn's, which is an illness that causes the digestive system to become inflamed. This in turn causes severe abdominal pain, sickness, diarrhoea, as well as weight loss. The condition can sometimes ease on its own, or get so severe that the person is hospitalised.