Mental Health Awareness · Anxiety
Anxiety does not discriminate — even world-famous actors, musicians, and athletes live with it. Here are stars who have spoken openly about anxiety and how they cope.
Individuals with anxiety often experience several symptoms that develop slowly, making it difficult to pinpoint when the disorder began. They tend to worsen during high-stress periods and can come and go throughout life. Common symptoms include:
Celebrities are human too, especially when facing difficult emotions like anxiety. These well-known figures have spoken publicly about their experiences.
The actor, comedian, and host of The Late Show revealed his struggles with anxiety in college and later at Chicago's Second City Theater. Colbert uses medication and performing in front of an audience to help manage it.
Despite worldwide fame, Oprah has spoken about living with anxiety rooted in childhood trauma, which surfaced in social situations. She has worked to overcome it and channel it toward her success.
The Twilight star revealed she experienced panic attacks when she was young and worried they might return. In an interview with Elle she shared that she has since learned to manage her anxiety.
Performing for crowds of thousands can bring on stage fright. Adele stepped back from touring when panic attacks became unbearable, later returning to the stage with her therapist alongside her to help her cope.
Kristen Bell has been open about living with depression and anxiety her whole life and is never ashamed to discuss it. Her symptoms worsen when she is overworked, and she takes medication to manage both conditions.
On a 2016 episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kim opened up about her anxiety, particularly around driving and car crashes. She sees a therapist and uses strategies like breathing exercises to cope.
Jonah Hill has experienced anxiety attacks triggered by press tours and public appearances. To protect his mental health, he decided to step back from promoting his films.
One of the most-followed people on Instagram, Selena has been candid about her anxiety and depression and how they affected her life. She sought therapy and founded the mental-health platform Wondermind to connect people with resources.
Prince Harry has helped destigmatize mental health by discussing the severe anxiety and panic attacks that troubled him after his mother's death. After initially struggling to cope, he sought professional help to manage his anxiety.
Absolutely. As these stories show, many highly accomplished people live and work with anxiety. With the right treatment — therapy, medication, or both — anxiety is highly manageable and does not have to limit your career or relationships.
Evidence-based options include psychotherapy (such as CBT), medication management, and lifestyle strategies like exercise, sleep, and breathing techniques. Many people benefit from a combination tailored by a psychiatrist.
Consider professional help if anxiety interferes with work, relationships, or daily functioning, causes physical symptoms, or leads you to avoid situations. Early treatment leads to better outcomes.
Yes. Elevate Psychiatry provides personalized anxiety care to adults at our Coconut Grove and Doral offices and via telepsychiatry across Florida.
Elevate Psychiatry offers personalized, evidence-based anxiety care so you can get back to an enjoyable life. In-person in Miami and virtual across Florida.
This page is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Elevate Psychiatry provides care to adults 18 and older. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 988 or 911.
