Top Ten Best Celebrities Who Have Experienced Depression

1. J.K. Rowling

   

   Joanne Rowling, CH, OBE, FRSL, FRCPE, who writes under the pen names J.K. Rowling and Robert Galbraith, is a British novelist, philanthropist, film and television producer, and screenwriter best known for creating the Harry Potter fantasy series. The series has sold over 500 million copies worldwide... read more

   She chose her pen name J.K. Rowling because she was concerned that if she used her real name, people might not buy her book, believing it was written by a woman.

   Apparently, she fought off depression and thoughts about suicide. The famous dementors in her books were based on that.

   Yes! Finally, someone else understands why she created the dementors! Everyone at my Baltimore school has no idea.

2. Abraham Lincoln

   

   Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American lawyer and statesman who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. Lincoln led the nation through the American Civil War and succeeded in preserving the Union, abolishing slavery, bolstering... read more

   In his writings, he talked about his depression and how he got through it. He is one of the most well-known historical figures of all time. He relied on loved ones and doctors to help him manage his depression.

   Really?! Lincoln is my role model, and I struggle with depression, so it's amazing to find out that he did too! And he pulled through it amazingly!

   I can't believe that our founding father struggled with depression. Thank you to the creator of this list for bringing this fact to light.

3. Dwayne Johnson

   

   Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name The Rock, is an American actor, producer, and semi-retired professional wrestler. He gained fame in WWE during the late 1990s and early 2000s before transitioning to a successful Hollywood career, starring in films such as The Fast... read more

   I think Dwayne should be first because he is easily the most recognizable face on here.

   Don't worry, he has completely gotten over the severe depression he experienced during his early football career.

4. Katy Perry

   

   Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, professionally known as Katy Perry, was born on October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California. She is a singer, songwriter, actress, and has served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2013.

   She is among the best-selling artists ever, with four Guinness World Records... read more

   Surprisingly, depression is common among singers, and Katy Perry was one of the many singers who became sad.

5. Jim Carrey

   

   James Eugene "Jim" Carrey is a Canadian and American actor, comedian, impressionist, screenwriter, and producer. He's well known for comedic roles in films such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, Dumb and Dumber, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, The Cable Guy, Liar Liar, How the Grinch Stole Christmas... read more

   This probably surprises everyone, but the very cheerful actor actually has lots of problems with depression.

   I wish Robin Williams could have stayed longer on this planet with Jim Carrey. Both seem like great people.

   You would never know that such a cheerful, upbeat, funny guy was really depressed.

6. Lady Gaga

   

   Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.

   Early in her career, she performed at Lollapalooza on August 4, 2007, as part of "Lady Gaga & The Starlight Revue," where she was noticed by Interscope Records executive Vincent... read more

7. Eminem

   

   Eminem, born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is an American rapper, actor, and music producer born on October 17, 1972, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Eminem has sold over 220 million records, making him the best-selling hip-hop artist of all time. In addition to his solo career, he was a member of D12 and (with... read more

   Eminem experienced depression? I don't know who added him to this list or if it is true, but I can't believe I didn't know, as I am a big fan of this outstanding rapper.

   Mainly why I think Eminem doesn't deserve all the hate.

   Man, the king of rap is at tenth? Wow, this is stupid. He should easily be first, bro.

8. Buzz Aldrin

   

   Even being the second man on the moon didn't stop this celebrity from having depression.

9. Michael Phelps

   

   Michael Fred Phelps II (born June 30, 1985) is an American former competitive swimmer and the most decorated Olympian of all time, with a total of 28 medals. He holds records for the most Olympic gold medals overall (23), in individual events (13), and total individual medals (16). Phelps won eight gold... read more

10. Robin Williams

    

    Robin McLaurin Williams was an American actor and comedian. Starting as a stand-up comedian in San Francisco and Los Angeles in the mid-1970s, he helped lead a comedy renaissance in San Francisco. He passed away in August 2014 and is remembered for his improvisational genius, charity work, and heartfelt... read more

    His suicide in 2014 shocked everyone, but what barely anyone knew was that he had struggled with depression for years before his death.

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    K.S. Chithra

    

    Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra, often credited as K. S. Chithra or simply Chithra, is an Indian playback singer from Kerala. She also sings Indian classical, devotional, and popular music. Chithra has recorded over 25,000 songs in various languages and is a recipient of six National Film Awards.

    The Singer everyone knows on thetoptens actually had depression but no one didn't know about it which makes it more sad considering that she has some superfans here. I didn't add her as a troll item, this is actually true, she dealt with depression, look it up. It's because she lost her child and it's kind of relatable because I break down crying when I miss my mother and we celebrate her birthday. The good thing is that Chithra didn't have suicidal thoughts and managed to get out of depression which is good (I don't listen to her but it's good she has gotten better). No one deserves to be depressed

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The Contenders

13. Chester Bennington

    

    Chester Charles Bennington (March 20, 1976 to July 20, 2017) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as the lead vocalist of Linkin Park.

    Before he became known for his work with Linkin Park, Bennington was the lead singer of the post-grunge band Grey Daze, which was... read more

14. Kristen Bell

    

    Kristen Anne Bell is an American actress, comedian, singer, screenwriter, and producer. She began her acting career by appearing in stage productions while attending New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She left school shortly before graduating to make her Broadway debut in The Adventures... read more

15. Greta Thunberg

    

    Greta Tintin Eleonora Ernman Thunberg (born 3 January 2003) is a Swedish environmental activist known for challenging world leaders to take immediate action to mitigate the effects of human-caused climate change. She first gained international recognition for her School Strike for Climate outside the... read more

16. Princess Diana

    

    Diana, Princess of Wales (born Lady Diana Frances Spencer. July 1, 1961 - August 31, 1997), was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II. She was the mother of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex... read more

17. Johnny Depp

    

    John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor, producer, and musician. He has won the Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor. His role in a movie is often rather big. His character is often on the "loopy side" and his character being in a darker state... read more

    Wow, I can't believe I didn't know he experienced depression!

18. XXXTencaion

    

    Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy (January 23, 1998 - June 18, 2018), known professionally as XXXTentacion and often referred to as X, was an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He rose to prominence with his unique blend of genres including hip hop, rock, and R&B. Despite a controversial personal life and criminal... read more

    Do you know the story of Jocelyn Flores? She was XXX's girlfriend and he was really struggling with depression and suicide. When Jocelyn came to visit him, she tragically took her own life, which exacerbated his struggles. Tragically, right when XXX finally recovered from his depression, he was killed by bank robbers. Rest in peace.

19. Juice WRLD

    

    Jarad Anthony Higgins, known professionally as Juice WRLD, was born on December 2, 1998, and passed away on December 8, 2019. He was a rapper, singer, and songwriter known for his influence on the emo-rap and SoundCloud rap scenes, which gained popularity in the mid-to-late 2010s. His stage name came... read more

    I am like his number one fan! I have heard all of his songs many times and love them all. It was so sad and horrible when he passed away. Rest in peace, Juice. Never forget.

    That's why he did drugs, and that's why he overdosed, and that's why he died.

20. Edgar Allan Poe

    

    Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 - October 7, 1849) was an American writer, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. He's widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States and American literature... read more

    He was the most depressed person to have ever lived!

21. Shirley Jackson

    

22. Marilyn Monroe

    

    Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson, June 1, 1926 - August 5, 1962) was an American actress, singer, and model. Decades after her unexpected death, she has remained one of Hollywood's greatest sex symbols with her eye-catching style, champagne blonde hair, and breathless manner of speaking. She... read more

23. Kurt Cobain

    

    Kurt Cobain (February 20, 1967 - April 5, 1994) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the frontman of the grunge band Nirvana. Founded in 1987, Nirvana achieved global success in the early 1990s, reshaping rock music with albums like Bleach, Nevermind, and In Utero. Cobain died... read more

24. Ellen DeGeneres

    

    Ellen Lee DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, producer, and LGBT activist. She starred in the sitcom Ellen from 1994 to 1998 and hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2003 until 2022. DeGeneres has received multiple Emmy Awards and was awarded the Presidential Medal of... read more

25. Elton John

    

    Sir Elton Hercules John, born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947, is an English singer, pianist, and composer. He has collaborated with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums. John has sold over 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time... read more

26. Tyler Joseph

    

    Tyler Robert Joseph is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and rapper. He is best known as the lead vocalist and keyboardist for the American musical duo Twenty One Pilots. The band gained international popularity with their breakout album Blurryface and hit singles like Stressed Out and Ride.

27. Charles Darwin

    

    Charles Robert Darwin (February 12, 1809 - April 19, 1882) was an English naturalist, geologist, and biologist. He is best known for formulating the theory of evolution by natural selection, which posits that all species of life descend from common ancestors. In 1858, he and Alfred Russel Wallace published... read more