14 Celebrities With Health Problems That Didn’t Stop Them From Achieving Success

Sometimes, we might think that celebrities’ lives are perfect, or at least nearly perfect. However, away from the spotlight and cameras, famous people are people like us, with health problems. Despite the difficulties, the artists below did not let themselves down and, like many others, always move forward towards their own goals.

O incredible.club loves to celebrate the strength of those who face problems related to health. Thinking about it, we prepared a list of celebrities capable of showing that overcoming difficulties is always a possible option.

The movie star declared, in an interview, that his wife is responsible for helping him choose clothes, as he is colorblind. The famous is unable to perceive certain colors and, on repeated occasions, ends up choosing something extravagant. Color blindness, which causes shades not to be seen normally, did not stop the actor. At 40, he has been praised for his acting in films such as The Danish Girl and The Theory of Everything.

In 2020, the singer said he was diagnosed with Lyme disease, an infection caused by a tick bite. Among the symptoms it can cause are fever, rash, fatigue, and headache. If not treated early, it can also affect the joints, heart and nervous system. Despite the situation, Bieber does not stop working, considering that last year he released the album Justice.

As revealed in his biographical series, since 2005 the singer has suffered from tinnitus, which affects 10% to 17% of the world’s population, making the person perceive the presence of a sound, generally described as a buzzing or whistling, without nothing external is causing it. Despite claims that the problem led to the cancellation of several shows, the fact is that the artist’s career remains active, and this year he celebrates his 40 years in the music business.

For 27 years, the Mexican soap opera actor has suffered from sciatica, a condition that causes pain that goes from the lower part of the spine to the leg, caused by an injury or pressure on the sciatic nerve. Recently, at the premiere of the most recent film in which he participated, Jorge Salinas said that he has been feeling well, having adopted other alternatives to combat the pain before undergoing surgery.

When carrying out a battery of medical tests after suddenly gaining weight and starting to experience memory problems, the famous journalist discovered, in 2018, that she had type 2 diabetes. Generally, the chronic disease is genetic and depends on family history.

Myrka Dellanos was not shaken by the diagnosis, deciding to adopt an adequate diet to control the condition. In addition, she began to undergo specific treatment and exercise regularly.

A few years ago, the Mexican actress had to step away from soap operas after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a health problem that affects the nervous system and causes nerve inflammation. This results in muscle weakness, paralysis and other symptoms. After being forced to use a wheelchair, Sabine began therapy to regain her strength and mobility.

More recently, the actress revealed that she suffered from hip problems, but that did not stop her from returning to the small screen. The public had the chance to see her on the scene again giving life to a villain in the production La Mexicana y el güero.

When she was at university, Gina Rodríguez discovered that she suffered from hypothyroidism and later learned that the cause of the problem was Hashimoto’s syndrome. The condition causes the immune system to attack the thyroid, a gland located in the neck and responsible for producing important hormones for various body functions.

Among the symptoms caused by the syndrome are unjustified weight gain, muscle weakness, fatigue and depression. Initially, the actress did not take the appropriate measures to treat herself, but then she realized that she needed to take matters into her own hands. Thus, giving a new focus to the condition, she continued with her various professional projects, such as the American production Jane the Virgin.

Since she was a child, Bella has struggled with dyslexia, a type of learning disorder that causes difficulty understanding words or numbers, or even both. Therefore, children with the same condition may have problems learning to read.

The young actress was revealed by the Disney Channel series No Ritmo, in which she gave life to a teenager with dyslexia who dreams of becoming a famous ballerina. Since then, she has dedicated herself not only to film and TV projects, but also to raising awareness about the struggle waged by people with the same disorder.

Alopecia is a condition that causes abnormal hair loss, which can affect other parts of the body besides the head. It can be temporary or permanent. In the case of Matthew, in 1999 he revealed in an interview that he was losing his hair, but that he gained back the beautiful locks after undergoing a natural treatment.

It was 2015 when the singer revealed that she had Lyme disease. She had been bitten by a tick in the spring of the previous year. Because of this, Avril spent almost two years fighting the problem. Faced with the diagnosis, the singer created a foundation aimed at people with the same condition and, in April 2020, she joined other singers in a virtual concert held to raise funds.

In 2013, the Hollywood star said, in an interview, that he had difficulty remembering the faces of the people he met. After seeing certain individuals, the facial features fade from the actor’s mind. So when he meets that person again, he feels like he’s meeting them for the first time. Although he has not confirmed whether he has been officially diagnosed, Pitt said he is certain that he suffers from prosopagnosia, a disorder that affects 2% of the population, according to estimates. The condition, which can be inborn or acquired, is characterized by an inability to recognize unfamiliar faces.

After noticing rashes, Kim Kardashian sought out a dermatologist to analyze the spots she had on her legs. At the time, Kim was diagnosed with psoriasis, a genetic disease that leads to the appearance of reddish eruptions that itch and can even bleed.

Before that, in 2005, the businesswoman had already shown symptoms of the problem, but received treatment and only had complications after five years. Today, she uses a cortisone ointment every night. Kim has already stated that she continues to hope for a cure, despite accepting her own health condition. Therefore, she tries to give visibility to aspects related to psoriasis.

Despite appearing in films with a glowing face, Cameron Díaz has said he has sensitive skin and has had acne and rosacea problems. The latter is a chronic skin condition, usually affecting the face and causing a burning, reddening sensation.

A few years ago, the singer announced that she suffers from a heart problem called arrhythmia, that is, irregular heartbeats. And this causes certain problems when the artist is about to go on stage. Miley tends to have tachycardia, characterized by increased heartbeats, or bradycardia, present when the beats are too slow.

Do you know any other famous people who have a disease, but that didn’t stop them from pursuing their own professional goals? And what about you: in what situation did you have to overcome obstacles to get where you wanted to be?